Guests shop for plants at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates Garden Festival. PHOTO PROVIDED

On Nov. 23 and 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Edison and Ford Winter Estates will hold its annual Autumn Garden Festival. More than 100 garden vendors from around Florida and the Southeastern states will have exotic and native plants and trees for sale. The festival takes place outdoors, under large shade trees, where plant vendors will be spread out on several acres of the historic property.

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 garden art, flower pots, and soil amendments. The event will also feature live music and several food trucks will be on site.

“There’s no other plant sale in the area that comes close to the size of this one,” said Karen Maxwell, horticulture programs coordinator. “Many of the vendors that attend the Festival are the actual growers and they will be on hand to provide advice and information, making this event ideal for both new and experienced gardeners.”

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 tent and loading spot will be offered for anyone needing assistance. 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 or to purchase tickets for tours, visit edisonford.org.

Edison and Ford Winter Estates is at 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers.