Local Farms & Nurseries in South Dade

Next time you’re in the market for produce or flowers, skip the grocery store and go shopping at Greater Miami & Miami Beach’s local farms and plant nurseries. Take a scenic drive through South Dade’s farmlands and come home with tropical fruits, exotic vegetables, beautiful flowers and more.

Shop At Local Farms And Farmstands

These bountiful farms in Miami are the perfect place to go when you’re craving fresh air and fresher produce. Whether you want to buy local fruits and vegetables, pick your own berries, find unique products or learn the behind-the-scenes of Miami’s farming community, these farms and farmstands have everything you need.

Robert Is Here Fruit Stand And Farm Is Beloved By Locals

Robert Is Here Fruit Stand and Farm has been a mainstay in Homestead since 1959. Robert is Here was the first Florida-based institution added to the National Food & Beverage Foundation's National Culinary Heritage Register, a prestigious list of culinary establishments that are at least 50 years old.

Having started as a small produce stand, owner Robert Moehling has since expanded the business into an entire store selling local and exotic fruits – including carambola, mamey, lychee, atemoya and mangos – and homemade jellies, preserves and Key lime pies. Take the kids and make an afternoon of it. There’s a shaded play area and a free petting zoo with goats, emus, pigs and cows out back.

If it’s a weekend, order one of Robert’s iconic fruit milkshakes or smoothies, grab a seat at a picnic table and sip your treat while listening to live music.

19200 SW 344 St., Homestead 33034

The Berry Farm Brings All The Fun

Formerly Burr’s Berry Farm, The Berry Farm is a third-generation, family-owned and operated agritourism destination where adults and children can connect with nature and learn about farming in a fun, social setting. Part farm, farm store and event space, this 45-acre oasis is committed to “bringing a piece of the country to Miami.”

Visit any weekend to listen to live music, get lunch from the barbecue or taco barns, let your kids jump on the bounce floor, get something sweet at the ice cream parlor or go line dancing under the stars. Annual attractions bring their own delights, such as the Harvest Festival with its corn maze and hayrides or the Strawberry Festival with its sunflower fields and strawberry picking.

From mid-September to late May, visitors can purchase homegrown strawberries, tomatoes, watermelon, onions, zucchini, cilantro, pumpkins, flowers and more.

13720 SW 216th St., Redland 33170

Sweet Treats At Knaus Berry Farm

In Miami, it’s said that there are two seasons: when Knaus Berry Farm is open (from November to mid-April) and when it is not. Owned by the Knaus family since 1956, this Redland landmark is famous for its ooey-gooey cinnamon rolls, strawberry milkshakes, baked goods, ice cream, jams, jellies, honey and, of course, the hours-long lines of people waiting to get them first thing in the morning.

Now under new ownership, Knaus Berry Farm in Miami has a new location, new operating hours and a more modern feel. Take your kids to its u-pick strawberry farm in Miami or, if they prefer, u-pick tomatoes. For the first time in 70 years, Knaus Berry Farm will be open on Sundays and accept credit cards.

16790 SW 177th Ave., Miami 33187

Produce Flourishes At Little River Cooperative

Part of the Castellow Hammock Park & Nature Center, Little River Cooperative is a multidisciplinary farming project committed to educating visitors about farming in urban environments and creating gardens that nourish the community and local wildlife. Spread across five acres, this farm only grows native, drought-tolerant and edible plants such as avocados, heirloom tomatoes, vegetable seedlings, culinary herbs, medicinal plants and tropical fruit trees.

Visit the nursery every Saturday and Sunday to shop for produce or gardening supplies or sign up for gardening workshops and activities that teach you how to farm in tropical climates.

Need a gift for the plant lover in your life? Order plants on the farm’s website and have them shipped anywhere in the U.S.

22305 SW 157 Ave., Redland 33170

Taste The Rainbow At LNB Grovestand

LNB Grovestand (named after a creative spin on “Ellenby,” its founder’s last name) is known for its tropical fruit and vegetables, bamboo and signature turmeric concentrate. The latter is an organic mix of whole turmeric root, honey, ginger and lemongrass tea, available as a drink or in freeze-dried turmeric tonic cubes that can be shipped nationwide.

Every Saturday or Sunday, go to LNB Grovestand to get a rainbow smoothie – made with seasonal fruits and vegetables grown on one of LNB’s farms – or a turmeric everything bagel covered in house-made scallion and black pepper cream cheese.

13591 SW 135 Ave. #101, Miami, 33186

Experience Nature’s Beauty At Tinez Farms

Husband and wife duo Jessica and Ruben Martinez created Tinez Farms to give families a wholesome place to make memories while enjoying the beauty of nature. Head to The Market at Tinez Farms to shop for fresh produce and goods, including pesticide-free fruits and vegetables, homemade jellies, farm-fresh eggs, juices and garden plants.

There are plenty of activities for visitors of all ages, from farm animal feedings and one-on-one animal encounters to Cow Barrel Train rides, a bounce house and ziplining. Photo ops are everywhere, especially during annual events like the Easter celebration, the fall-themed Harvest & Treats Festival and Winter at the Farm. 

16405 SW 177 Ave., Miami 33187

Visit Local Nurseries

South Dade’s bounty goes beyond farms and produce. Visit these nurseries in Miami to buy gorgeous local flowers, trees, pottery and art.

R.F. Orchids Gets Colorful

As its name implies, R.F. Orchids specializes in one thing: orchids (fine orchids, to be exact). Located in Homestead, this award-winning nursery is home to the largest selection of flowering orchid plants in Miami.

Tour its colorful gardens for free every Saturday and Sunday and see exotic varieties of orchids from all over the world, including newer hybrids and fine mericlones.

You can order a custom orchid arrangement at the nursery itself, buy orchids online and have them shipped nationwide or sign up to go on one of R.F. Orchids’ overseas orchid travel tours. In the past, this Homestead nursery hosted trips to see orchid shows and nurseries in Asia, Africa and Central and South America.

28100 SW 182 Ave., Homestead 33030

Succulents Thrive At Isaac Farms

Having started as a landscaping design and installation company in 2001, Isaac Farms has since evolved into one of the leading succulent producers in Florida. The owners of this nursery in Miami travel the globe to find rare, exotic succulents and cactus species that can thrive in Florida’s climate. 

Stop by Isaac Farms to see what’s in season, buy a succulent arrangement or shop for patio and garden accessories, such as pottery or wood art.

They offer landscaping and design services, so meet with a professional to find out how you can create your dream garden at home.

18800 SW 177 Ave., Miami 33187

Become One With Nature At The Jungle Nursery

Spread across 30 acres, The Jungle Nursery operates under the idea that living plants enhance our lives by encouraging us to connect with nature. The nursery sells wholesale interior and exterior plants, including cold-tolerant palms, landscape plants, cycads, spring flowers and more.

28755 SW 217 Ave., Homestead 33030

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