Yoga By the River
Step away from all the 21st century gadgets and focus on the moment. All skill levels welcome. The class is taught by Bonnie D’Angelo, a certified yoga instructor. Bring a yoga mat, water, and towel.
Tickets are available online or at the ticket counter. Admission to the site is not included.
Edison Ford members: $15; non-members: $20
Grow Fort Myers: Plant Sale & Workshops
Save the date for this event!
Workshops and participating vendors will be announced at a later date.
Gardening Class: Plant a White Garden
White gardens were all the rage with the arrival of the Arts & Crafts movement that redesigned homes and gardens, and Vita-Sackville West’s white garden at Sissinghurst in England set the standard. Since we can’t use the same plants, we can appropriate the concept, and this class will cover plant choices and design ideas to create a sub-tropical white sensation on your lanai, balcony or in your garden. Each participant will receive a 20% discount coupon for plant purchases in our Garden Shoppe.
Advance Registration is required, as class size is limited. Class will be held at the Garden Council building, located across the street from the Edison and Ford (Larchmont Street) parking lot.
Cost: EFWE members: $45; non-members: $60
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Garden Talk
Edison Ford horticultural staff instruct participants on a variety of topics relating to gardening in Southwest Florida:
November 9, 2024: Grow a Tropical Tea Garden
EFWE members: $15; non-members: $20
Explore tropical herbs and edible plants, how to pair flavors and highlight scents to create hot and cold tea brews for different seasons.
December 14, 2024: Big Belly Plants
EFWE members: $20; non-members: $30
This is a holiday talk with seasonal décor, music and light refreshments. Horticulturists will discuss plants with caudices (swollen trunks or bases) and how to add them to your garden. Specimens will be available for purchase.
January 11, 2025: Amazing Cycads
EFWE members: $20; non-members: $30
Renowned cycad collector, grower and author, Chip Jones, will share his experience in the care, identification and maintenance of these dinosaur plants.
March 8, 2025: Sanseverias
EFWE members: $15; non-members: $20
Did you know that the Estates has a Sanseveria garden? We’ll look beyond the invasive “Mother-in-Law’s tongue” plant to dozens of other species and learn what makes these easy-care plants so collectible.
May 10, 2025: Dracaenas
EFWE members: $15; non-members: $20
Let’s talk about the workhorse in Southern landscapes. We’ll demonstrate how to use colorful dracaenas as a garden focal point or as a foundation to highlight complementary flora. Consider including them as a garden staple for fresh flower arrangements. We’ll recommend some little-known varieties and how to grow them.
Garden Talk participants will receive a coupon for 20% off plant purchases in the Garden Shoppe. Guests should wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen and a hat, and bring drinking water.
Purchase tickets for each talk at the ticket counter.
Gardening Class: Tropical Rose Gardening
Once upon a rose garden, the Empress Josephine, wife of Napoleon, was known for having the largest rose collection in the world at her home outside of Paris. However, this royal gardener hailed from the Caribbean where growing roses can be a challenge. We’ll explore Josephine’s favorite plants and how she would have mastered a sub-tropical rose garden. Our class will also include a tour of the Estates’ rose gardens. Registration is required.
Cost: EFWE members: $45, non-members: $60
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Gardening Class: Shade Gardening
Brighten a dark corner of your garden or a shaded balcony with a striking array of foliage, form and texture. We will present a palette of tropical and sub-tropical plants that thrive in a low-light environment; other growing needs will also be addressed. We will discuss seasonal options as well as perennial choices and how a well-placed tree or two can be the start of an intriguing shady showcase. A garden tour of our shady enclaves is included with this class. Registration is required
Cost: EFWE members: $45; non-members: $60
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Gardening Class: Intro to Florida Gardening – Part II
A continuation of the topics introduced in Part I of Introduction to Florida Gardening, Part II begins with the principles of Florida Friendly Gardening, gardening for Florida butterflies, proper use of fertilizers for sub-tropical trees and plants, irrigation tips, weed and invasive plant recognition, and plant selection for the South Florida landscape. This class includes a tour and continued discussions in our butterfly, Florida native, moonlight and cycad gardens.
Class is held in the air-conditioned Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council building (enter across from the Estates parking lot on Larchmont Avenue). We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen, and bring drinking water.
All participants will receive a 20% discount coupon good toward plants in the Garden Shoppe. Advance registration is required, so register early as space is limited. COST: EFWE members: $45; non-members: $60
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Gardening Class: Intro to Florida Gardening – Part I
New to Florida gardening? Trying to sort out our topsy turvy growing cycles? This program is designed to de-mystify the nuances of our soils, climate, and sub-tropical pests within the context of an extensive introduction to sub-tropical plants, shrubs and trees. Inclusive of an introduction to palms, this class includes a tour and continued discussion in the Estates’ Palmetum.
All participants will receive a 20% discount coupon good toward plants in the Garden Shoppe. Advance registration is required as space is limited.
COST: EFWE members: $45; non-members: $60
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Easter Basket Floral Arrangement Workshop
Get into the Easter spirit with this fun-filled session where you’ll learn how to create a beautiful and eye-catching Easter basket centerpiece. Under the guidance of designer Anita Singh, you’ll discover the secrets to crafting a stunning centerpiece that will make your Easter celebrations truly memorable. Whether you want to create a centerpiece for your own home or gift it to a loved one, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to unleash your creativity and learn new skills. All supplies and flowers will be provided. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from a talented designer and create a stunning Easter basket centerpiece.
Members: $75, non-members: $85
Space is limited and registration is required. Click here to register.
