January 8, 2020
Edison and Ford Winter Estates to Host Annual Winter Garden Festival
FORT MYERS, Fla. (January 8, 2020) – On February 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and February 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Edison and Ford Winter Estates will host its annual winter Garden Festival. The festival is the largest of its kind in Southwest Florida with more than 40 garden vendors from around the state. Growers will have unusual tropical plants and trees, as well as Florida natives for sale. The festival will also feature food trucks and live
Gardening enthusiasts enjoy shopping for plants at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates Garden Festival.
music.
“Gardening enthusiasts will find many unique and hard-to-find species of plants at this festival,” said Debbie Hughes, Horticulture Director. “There will also be some scrumptious chicken wings and other tasty treats, so visitors can shop for plants, get something to eat and enjoy some music with us.”
Vendors will have many types of plants and trees, including palms, fruit trees, bromeliads, hibiscus, butterfly plants, African violets, orchids, air plants, herbs, succulents, cacti and more. Vendors will also offer garden supplies, such as mulch and special fertilizers. The Edison Garden Shoppe will be open and stocked with unusual tropical and Florida native plants. Ceramic flower pots, vegetable and flower seeds, garden art, and gardening gift items will also be available for purchase.
A limited number of 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 lab are not included).
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