September 15, 2020
Garden Talks Resume at Edison and Ford Winter Estates
FORT MYERS, Fla. (September 15, 2020) — Edison and Ford Winter Estates will resume its popular Garden Talks at 10 a.m. on September 26. Debbie Hughes, Horticulture Director, will talk about how to select, care for and the many benefits of growing houseplants.
The next Garden Talk will focus on plants that can be grown indoors.
“Houseplants are becoming more popular, especially with millennials and are a great choice for anyone without a yard, or who lives in an apartment or condominium,” said Debbie Hughes. “They can be used as art pieces, to add color to a room, improve air quality, and some studies have shown that plants in indoor spaces can even enhance people’s mood.
Houseplants will be available for purchase and Garden Talk participants will receive a coupon for 20% off plant purchases in the Garden Shoppe. Tickets will be sold the day of the talk and limited to 25 participants. Masks are required, and guests should wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen and a hat, and bring drinking water. Tickets for the talk are $10 for Edison Ford members, or $15 for non-members (does not include tours).
Hughes has been giving talks for many years at the estates and covers a variety of garden topics from orchids to edibles. The talks will take place each month, except for when there is a plant sale or festival. With plant sales in October and November, the next Garden Talk will take place in December.
The Garden Shoppe offers a unique place for gardeners to shop for quality plants. A large selection of flowering and fruit trees, butterfly plants, herbs, succulents, orchids, rare exotics and Florida natives are available. Many of the flowering trees and shrubs in the botanical gardens are available for purchase, along with wind chimes, fountains, ceramic flower pots and garden art.
Following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control, the organization is undertaking the following safety measures. All participants will be required to wear masks during the Garden Talk, staff are wearing protective masks, surfaces are cleaned and sanitized daily, protective shields have been installed at the ticket counter, visitors are also required to wear masks in indoor spaces and on guided tours, signs are posted throughout the site alerting visitors to practice social distancing, and hand sanitizer stations are available.
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