Amaryllis Gardens is located in the City of Pahokee, FL.  The Pahokee community is located in Palm Beach County. Pahokee means “Grassy Waters” in the Seminole Creek language. The locals people refer to Pahokee as ‘The Muck’ which refers to the mineral rich dark soil in which sugarcane, citrus fruits and  corn are grown by agribusinesses. It was once known as the ‘Winter Vegetable Capital of the World’ in its hey day when the city had thriving commerce. It is also a popular area for tree farms to grow native palm trees and other subtropical tree species.  Pahokee is part of the School District of Palm Beach County.