Coral Gables, Florida - February 24, 2010: The Kampong, winter residence of the famed horticulturalist Dr. David Fairchild
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Kampong

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David Fairchild, the Indiana Jones of the botanical world and founder of Fairchild Tropical Garden, would rest at the Kampong (Malay/Indonesian for 'village') in between journeys in search of beautiful and profitable plant life. Today this lush garden is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the lovely grounds serve as a classroom for the National Tropical Botanical Garden. Self-guided tours (allow at least an hour) are available by appointment, as are US$25 one-hour guided tours.


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