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FORT MYERS, Fla. (September 25, 2023) -- Edison and Ford Winter Estates offers school break camps for students in kindergarten th..
By Alexandria Edwards, Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator Marjory Stoneman Douglas was an activist and pioneer woma..
By Matt Andres, Curatorial Registrar “Thomas Edison invented cement?,” quipped a bemused visitor standing amongst his breth..
By Timothy Snyder, Lead Historian Thomas and Mina Edison gave the City of Fort Myers an identity that shaped the socio-economic..
Many people know Florida for its beautiful blue skies, warm sunshine and pristine beaches, but this area is so much more than that..
By Alexandria Edwards, Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator On October 19, 1841, a major hurricane hit Fort Harvie and Fo..
By Alexandria Edwards, Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator April 11 was Clara Ford’s birthday and this year marks the..
By Horticultural Specialist, Karen Maxwell Early in February, a world-renowned cycad specialist generously devoted an entire da..
Did you know that Edison Ford hosts not one, but two award-winning FIRST LEGO league robotics teams? First LEGO League is a roboti..
By Matt Andres, Curatorial Registrar “I have this day abrogated your contract. Since you have been so underhanded, I shall de..
By Alexandria Edwards, Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator Journalist, social activist, and college president, Dr. Hami..
By Alexandria Edwards, Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator Charles and Emma Stribley were close acquaintances of the Ed..
By Karen Maxwell, Horticultural Specialist Did you know that Thomas Edison kept a “Best in My Index” list of plants during..
By Karen Maxwell, Horticultural Specialist For most of her life, Mina Miller Edison may have enjoyed her July 6 birthdays on th..
By Karen Maxwell, Horticultural Specialist In June, nature opens her jewel box in Southwest Florida. Among the extraordinary co..
By Karen Maxwell, Horticultural Specialist Old-time television aficionados may remember the tagline “Goodnight Mrs. Calabash,..
By Karen Maxwell, Horticultural Specialist A popular component of holiday décor, the sight of an amaryllis bulb in full bloom..
By Karen Maxwell, Horticultural Specialist Upon introduction to the New World, oranges became an important symbol of Christmas ..
By Karen Maxwell, Horticultural Specialist My grandparents were gardeners of necessity. This occurs to me as I have spent nearl..
By Karen Maxwell, Horticultural Specialist If I say, “Ixora,” what are you picturing? Today, we’ll explore how much more ..
By Karen Maxwell, Horticultural Specialist On a recent evening, just after sunset, as the crepuscular creatures were venturing ..
By Karen Maxwell, Horticultural Specialist The month of May heralds the approach of summer gardens in Southwest Florida, with u..
By Karen Maxwell, Horticultural Specialist The Florida Everglades is home to more native orchids than anywhere else in the con..
By Karen Maxwell, Horticultural Specialist Working in the gardens at Edison and Ford Winter Estates is truly a unique experien..
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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