On Feb. 10 and 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Edison and Ford Winter Estates will hold its annual Spring Garden Festival. More than 50 garden vendors from around the state will have exotic and native plants and trees for sale. The festival takes place outdoors, under large shade trees, where plant vendors will be spread out on several acres of the historic property. The event is sponsored by Zion Healing Center.
Vendors will offer many types of plants and trees, adding aerial plants, bromeliads, butterfly plants, cacti, fruit trees, herbs, hibiscus, orchids, palm trees, succulents, and many hard-to-find species. offering artwork on lawns, pots, fertilizers, and earthworms. In addition, there will be several food trucks and there will be live music.
In addition, the Garden Shoppe will be open and will offer visitors a wide variety of tropical and local Florida plants that thrive in Southwest Florida. Ceramic pots, flower and vegetable seeds, lawn artwork and lawn giveaways will be available for purchase. for purchase. Edison Ford members get a discount on all Garden Shoppe purchases.
“February is a wonderful time to make adjustments to a garden,” said Debbie Hughes, director of horticulture. “The cooler weather is for the plants and the gardener. “
There will be a limited number of grass carts available, so visitors stopping over are encouraged to bring a cart or cart to ship plants. A designated tent for purchasing plants and a loading area will be provided for those who want help. Parking and entrance to the festival are free (stopovers at the houses, museum and laboratory are not included). For more information, stop by edisonford. org.