January 23, 2026
Edison and Ford Winter Estates to Host 18th Annual Spring Garden Festival
FORT MYERS, Fla. (January 23, 2026) – On February 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Edison and Ford Winter Estates will hold its 18th annual Spring Garden Festival. Close to 100 garden vendors from around Florida and the Southeastern states will have exotic and native plants and trees for sale. There will also be several new vendors, including
ones selling orchids. The festival takes place outdoors, under large shade trees, where plant vendors will be spread out on several acres of the historic property. The event is sponsored by Humana.
Vendors will have many types of plants and trees, including bromeliads, butterfly plants, cacti, fruit trees, herbs, hibiscus, orchids, palms, succulents, and many hard-to-find species. Vendors will also offer artwork, metal garden décor, flowerpots, and trellises. Growers will be on site to answer gardening questions. The event will also feature live music and several food trucks will be on site.
In addition, the Garden Shoppe will be open and offers visitors a large selection of unusual tropical and Florida native plants that thrive in Southwest Florida. Ceramic flowerpots, vegetable and flower seeds, garden art, and gardening gift items will be available for purchase. Edison Ford members receive a discount on all Garden Shoppe purchases.
A limited number of garden carts will be available, so guests are encouraged to bring a cart or wagon for transporting plants. A designated plant holding area will be available. Parking and admission to the festival is free (tours of the homes, museum and laboratory are not included and require an admission ticket). For more information about the Estates or to purchase tickets for tours, visit edisonford.org.
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