Tropical Florida Garden Blog | What’s Blooming Edison Ford Winter Estates

Our "Name That plant, Win That Plant" game is popular, but for those of you who aren't good at identifying plants from photos, may..

In his search for a source of latex rubber, Thomas Edison experimented with hundreds of species of plants at his Fort Myers estate..

Now that cold temperatures have arrived at the Estates, our garden staff has to keep a close eye on the weather and take action to..

Take a look at some of our recent blooms and visitors...

A sampling of the blooms and fruits you can see at the Estates today... ..

Just two of the beautiful plants flowering today at the Estates. ..

As promised yesterday, here are more photos of plants currently blooming and fruiting at the Estates. Please tell us what you th..

Here's a peek at some of the plants currently blooming and fruiting at the Estates. Check back tomorrow for more photos of addit..

Roselle, Hibiscus sabdariffa Who wants tea? Not only is the roselle a pretty plant with cranberry red stems and fall season bloom..

Following my report on the zombie palm, here's another plant at the Estates with a creepy name: DEVIL TREE, Alstonia scholaris. L..

Be the first to identify this plant and win that plant or a peace lily! The correct answer will be announced Wednesday, Oct..

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