Living in the Miami Redlands makes it easier for me to sell real estate here. Easier because I don't just sell real estate in the Redlands, I live it, know it and love it.
The Miami Redlands area is a historic agricultural community. As such, you can't beat it for finding wonderful plants, be they for landscaping, windowsills or gifts. There are many plants to be found here. One of my favorites is the orchid.
Next time you're in the market for some orchids try Remarkable Homes and Gardens at 20990 SW 147 Avenue. They are known for their $7 orchid sales. Yes, you read that right. Only seven dollars.
If you've been to the local home improvement giant's garden department, you know orchids are pricey. Yes, Remarkable has orchids that are priced a lot higher than $7, but their selection of $7 plants is pretty big and there's always something pretty in the mix. The one in the picture was from the $7 selection.
I stopped there yesterday and purchased 3 pretty orchids for only $7 each. The guy waiting to pay right behind me paid $125 for his 2 gorgeous plants, and they really were exquisite.
In addition to orchids you can also find bromeliads, foliage, palms and landscape plants there. They have some great hanging planters made from real coconuts that make a great display piece if you're keeping your orchids indoors. Kevin, the proprietor, also pointed out a smaller vessel made of gourds that are ideal to display their coconut orchids. The coconut orchids, by the way, are very fragrant and smell like chocolate!
Remarkable Homes and Gardens can be found on SW 147th Avenue. Just head south on 147th, past the 4-way, red-light Stop at 200th Street. It will be on the right hand side. They are only open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 8am - 6pm and you can follow the signs that say $7 Orchid Sale all the way there. Tell Kevin Maggie the Realtor sent you.
Maggie Dokic, SFR is a licensed real estate broker in the state of Florida selling residential real estate in Miami, Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, Coral Gables, Gables by the Sea, High Pines, the Redland and other select areas of SW Miami-Dade County.
Maggie has earned her SFR certification to be able to better serve the needs of her customers in today's non-traditional real estate market. SFR is a Short Sale, Foreclosure Resource Specialist. Designees have been trained to understand the highly specialized options available to Sellers facing short sales & foreclosures and Buyers looking to buy them.
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Sweet Maggie,
Happy Mother's Day to you!
Wow, 7 bucks, that's pretty good. I also love orchids, I have one in my living room (the supermarket type) right now. So far it's survived pretty well, For me one ice cube every 5 days, that's all I do. Each and every boom has made it on this one.
Thesa - I stuck my nose in it and took a whiff. Maybe it was vanilla, I get the 2 mixed up and think of cookies. I know it smelled yummy. lol It was a small, stocky plant and I think that one was selling for $25. I love orchids too. They're so exotic and do so well in this area.
Sarah - I'm about the same in that department. Mom's much better with her green thumb than I am. I took that picture as I was driving. I stopped and was on a country road with no traffic. No worries!
Lynda - that's a great tip with the ice cube! I had read that in a gardening book and forgotten all about it. Maybe if I use it I can give Mom a run for her money in the gardening department. This one I bought has lots of pods (is that what they're called?) so there should be many more weeks of orchids. Pretty!