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johnb51:
I guess it's been about 20 years since I visited the Fruit and Spice Park in the Redland, Homestead, FL.  I think I may have been there once after Hurricane Andrew devastated it.  How is it now?  Is it a MUST-SEE attraction for the tropical fruit enthusiast?  Are all the cultivars properly labeled?  Are the trees well cared for?  You're allowed to sample whatever has fallen from the trees, correct?  But you can't bring anything home? 

BENDERSGROVE:
Chris Rollins and his people have done a great job of bringing it back to life! Was there for the rare fruit conference this past summer and had a great time.

Tropicdude:
I hope to go visit this April when i get back to the states. I was  there once, long long ago after hurricane Andrew also.

I think it will be great to take pictures of the trees with all the mangoes on them in the spring.

jlondon:
If you like unusual wine and you are in that area, I would also recommend stopping into Schnebly Redland's Winery. I believe they use the unwanted fruit from their neighbors and make the wine out of that--pretty cool.

murahilin:

--- Quote from: jlondon on January 31, 2012, 03:35:46 PM ---If you like unusual wine and you are in that area, I would also recommend stopping into Schnebly Redland's Winery. I believe they use the unwanted fruit from their neighbors and make the wine out of that--pretty cool.

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Schnebly's is a nice place. They now have a brewery too and make fruit beer. They said they have plans on adding a distillery too. Avocado vodka maybe?

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