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Robert C. Halgrim was an influential figure who worked very closely with Thomas Edison and made lasting impacts on important organ..
By Matt Andres, Curatorial Registrar Season’s Greetings everyone! The 2021 Christmas season is upon us, which means an annual..
By Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator, Alexandria Edwards Tootie McGregor Terry was an influential woman who left a maj..
By Curatorial Registrar, Matt Andres On November 11, America will celebrate Veterans Day. It's a day we salute our military vet..
Each summer, campers aged 6 to 12 explore the “living laboratory” of the Edison and Ford Winter Estates while our Wild Wizards..
The 13th annual Art in the Gardens exhibit is now open! Each year, students from local schools use creative, often recycled materi..
On the morning of September 10, 2017, Hurricane Irma, a Category 4 hurricane with 130 mph winds struck the state of Florida. The h..
As the end of summer approaches, we've been reflecting on how fortunate we are to have the support of so many incredible local bus..
We are fortunate to have an incredible group of local businesses, organizations, and philanthropists supporting the 2020 summer ca..
Each week marks a different session of summer camp at Edison Ford. "Creative Coders" explores multiple platforms as campers take o..
Believe it or not, summer camp season has arrived at Edison Ford. This year, we are fortunate to be working with many local or..
In this time of uncertainty, we are thinking of our members, volunteers, sponsors, staff, visitors and vendor partners. From ..
By Karen Maxwell, Horticultural Specialist In the array of tropical plants we grow, a most fascinating group is the family Cler..
By Karen Maxwell, Horticultural Specialist In two years’ time, Edison and Ford Winter Estates will have the single largest c..
By Karen Maxwell, Horticultural Specialist The McGregor Boulevard landscape that borders the Edison and Ford Winter Estates is..
Have you ever wondered what's in bloom right now across our 20-acre site? Each month, we produce a document showcasing exactly tha..
Orange and black are the traditional colors associated with Halloween. While black flowers are hard to come by, the gardens at Ed..
Join us for two days of free classes on orchid care and shop several vendor booths selling orchids and supplies. And come hungry, ..
For a little more than a year, we've been selling live edge slabs of wood from trees from the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. Now,..
Did you know that there is a bromeliad for nearly every spot in your Southwest Florida yard? They will grow in sun, shade, and eve..
The winter estate of the Ford family, known as "The Mangoes," featured a grove of mangoes, as well as an allée of the stately tre..
From the Abraham Darby rose to the Zululand Cycad, our plant database is a myriad of plant names and numbers. Twice a year our Pla..
With a forecast calling for thunderstorms, 37 intrepid butterfly counters headed out on June 10, 2019 to four locations in Lee Cou..
June is one of the best months for enjoying flowering trees in Southwest Florida. The royal poincianas and jacarandas are in bloom..
When you think about your wedding day, what do you envision? Perhaps your dream wedding includes a spectacular view of a beautiful..
If you're considering a micro wedding, here are a few things to think about. You might have some unhappy friends or family members..
There is a lot of value in a handwritten thank you note. When someone does something nice for you or gives you a gift, traditional..
Bill and Kayleigh recently shared their love story with us. Where did you and your fiancé meet? We met at a junior hockey ..
Ryan and Gabriella recently shared their story with us. Where did you and your fiancé meet? We met on the first day of or..
Meaghan Schroeder and Brandon Muscato were married on March 23, 2019. They recently shared some of their love story with us. W..
Where did you meet? Kristie and Stephen lived in the same neighborhood for many years; although, they never knew it. (They slyl..
Austin and Lauren recently married at Edison and Ford Winter Estates. They shared a little about their romance with us. Where ..
Postponing your wedding isn't ideal, but it's sometimes necessary. Selecting a wedding date is one of the very first steps in t..
About the Couple & the Location Ryan and Shelah live in northern New York, and have decided to have their 2020 wedding here in So..
If you’ve ever been to a wedding reception, you’ve probably noticed the table centerpieces. These decorative arrangements help..
Where did you and your fiancé meet? We actually went to the same high school together but didn’t know each other. We spent the..
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