Design Philosophy
Our gardens blend seamlessly with South Florida's natural and rugged beauty. They are inspired by nature, featuring seasonal blooms and tropical fruits. We create spaces that feel both wild and inviting, emphasizing biodiversity and ecological balance. Our approach uses native, drought-tolerant, and edible plants to support local wildlife and create dynamic, nourishing gardens. We design to encourage exploration and wonder, fostering a deep connection between people and nature.
History
Our history has been one of thoughtful growth. Over the years, we have pruned what no longer served us, nurtured what showed promise, and made room for new ideas to take root, blossom, and bear fruit.
In 2014, founders Muriel Olivares and Tiffany Noe came together around a simple shared vision: to empower people through connections with food and ecology. Since then, we have expressed that vision in many forms: farmers market booths, a multi-farm CSA with over 200 members, specialty crop production for local chefs, an urban farmer incubator program, and workshops on composting, fermenting, gardening, and tropical herbalism.
Along the way, we have donated more than 50,000 plants to local nonprofits, had three kids, moved our business four times, and accumulated 30 years of combined experience growing food in South Florida.
From the beginning, running a nursery and building gardens have been at the heart of our work. As our organization has evolved, those pursuits have continued to flourish. Today, they are our central focus. To bring a little more clarity to what we do, for longtime customers and those just discovering us, we are embracing two new names: Little River Gardens and Little River Nursery.
To our community, thank you for growing with us. And to those just joining us, welcome. We are excited for what is taking root next, and for the many ways we hope to continue supporting and engaging with the city we love.
Empowering people through connections with food and ecology.
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Empowering people through connections with food and ecology. 🌱
Our Purpose
Our work brings together edible gardening and intentional design to create gardens where people can grow food, learn, gather, explore, and experience a closer connection to South Florida's natural beauty. At its heart, this work is about the joy of healthy living through the simple act of cultivating and harvesting our own food.
Meet the Team
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Tiffany Noe
Founder / Head of Nursery Operations
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Muriel Olivares
Founder / Head of Garden Operations
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Maria Pia Ormachea
Landscape Designer
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Chase Werner
Maintenance Team Coordinator
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Sofia Cabrera
Assistant Gardener
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Anna Serena
Assistant Gardener

