October 26, 2023
Edison and Ford Winter Estates to Host Annual Autumn Garden Festival
FORT MYERS, Fla. (October 26, 2023) – On November 18 and 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Edison and Ford Winter Estates will hold its annual Autumn 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
Guests shop for plants at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates Garden Festival.
outdoors, under large shade trees and features plant vendors, garden art, gardening supplies, food trucks and live music. The event is sponsored by Zion Healing Center.
Vendors will have many types of plants and trees, including air plants, bromeliads, butterfly plants, cacti, fruit trees, herbs, hibiscus, orchids, palms, succulents, and many hard-to-find species. Vendors will also offer garden supplies, such as flowerpots, fertilizer and worm castings.
In addition, the Garden Shoppe will be open and offers visitors a large selection of unusual tropical and Florida native plants that thrive in Southwest Florida. Ceramic flowerpots, vegetable and flower seeds, garden art, and gardening gift items will be available for purchase. Edison Ford members receive a discount on all Garden Shoppe purchases.
“Visitors can’t find another garden event this large in Southwest Florida,” said Debbie Hughes, Horticulture Director at Edison and Ford Winter Estates. “This is a great event to find a really unique plant.”
A limited number of garden carts will be available, so guests are encouraged to bring a cart or wagon for transporting plants. A designated plant holding tent and loading spot will be offered for anyone needing assistance. Parking and admission to the festival is free (tours of the homes, museum and laboratory are not included). For more information, visit our calendar.
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