Thomas Edison Gets Top Garden Award
At the annual Florida Federation of Garden Clubs Conference Thomas Edison was honored with their top award recognizing his leadership in the development of horticulture and agriculture in Florida.
Edison created the headquarters for the Edison Botanic Research Corporation at his Florida estate in Fort Myers, conducting botanical research on more than 17,000 plants to find a successful source for natural rubber. Edison also contributed to ground-breaking research with Luther Burbank as it pertained to the hybridization of plants, leading to the Plant Patent Act of 1930. During this time, Edison hybridized strands of Goldenrod, more than doubling the size and latex production of the plant.
The Edison Botanic Research Corporation Laboratory is the most recently restored structure at Edison Ford, having been completed in 2012. Through extensive research, the lab was restored back to its original appearance and is furnished as it would have been in 1929 and is a proud landmark of his successful research!
Tree Wedding: Cortney & Ron | Outdoor Wedding Ideas
Cortney & Ron planned their Fort Myers, Florida destination wedding from Ohio. In February, who wouldn’t want to leave the midwest and soak up some sun for a Florida wedding? Enjoy these beautiful images of their wedding at the Mysore Fig Tree from Edison Ford Preferred Photographer, Joe Cappasso.
Wedding Ceremony Location: Edison and Ford Winter Estates / 239-334-7419 / www.edisonfordwinterestates.org
Wedding Photographer: Joe Capasso Photography / 239-273-4977 / www.joecapasso.com
Wedding Florist: JH Designs / 239-277-0544 / www.jhdesigns.invitations.com
Viva Florida 500 Time Capsule at Edison Ford for the Month of May
The Lee County Viva Florida 500 Time Capsule will be on display in the Edison Caretaker’s House throughout the month of May along with Discovering Southwest Florida with Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, an exhibit featuring historic photographs and artifacts celebrating Southwest Florida’s history during the Edison Ford era.
The Lee County Library System in conjunction with the Florida Department of State has launched the SNAPSHOT Time Capsule project in honor of Viva Florida 500, a year-long commemoration of Florida’s 500th anniversary dating back to Ponce de Leon’s landing in Florida in 1513.
The items chosen reflect Lee County’s unique community and represent what future generations should know about Lee County. The SNAPSHOT Time Capsule will travel around Lee County until September 2013.
