- April 10, 2026
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Michael and Alicia Rodriguez loved Spring Fever in the Garden so much, they decided to go back to the festival for the second day after already purchasing five plants the first day.
Melany Jimenez posed in front of a butterfly so she could post the photo on social media.
Robby Pletcher, a Valencia College Plant Science Lab supervisor and avid edible plant gardener, and Wes Parrish, a former owner of Parrish Nursery in Parkland, Florida, as well as a palm and tree expert and avid gardener, shared their knowledge with anyone who had questions.
Carole Engle volunteered at the Pollinator Power table, promoting saving bees and butterflies.
Sherri Cox and Amanda Gerhartz with the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation shared information about the foundation’s mission.
Sandra Jenney with Leaves by Jenney was tranquil in her plant oasis.
Oliver Blackwell, Laura Porter, Emerson Blackwell and Ronny Blackwell enjoyed Spring Fever in the Garden for the first time. “Why have we not been here before?” Porter said. “It’s beautiful.”
A plethora of plants were available for sale, including orchids.
Isabela Ansine was happy in her freshly drawn face paint with her brother Ian Ansine.
Virgina Pagoni, Luis Rexacl and Diego and Leia spent time together in a chair designed by Creative Gardens.
Doug Rimler proudly held plants from his business Plantocity.
USA Planter displayed its creative planters that were made out of plastic scoops.
The Bee Boys impressed the crowd with their break dancing and acrobatics.
Carefully crafted bonsai tress were present at one booth at the festival.
Tracy Winsor was happy to have found a plant to take home with her.
Charlotte Shunk enjoyed her time at the festival with Cilantro and some delicious spaghetti.
Laura, Ellie and Mike Wirsta had fun together.
Sam Pucillo worked on her chalk artwork.
Tyler Sheets brought his daughter, Elaina, to check out the event.

Krystal Stanley, Kendra Rice and Quin Williams had a blast at the event, purchasing multiple plants.
Ocoee's Michael and Alicia Rodriguez carefully placed the five plants they purchased on the first day of Spring Fever in the Garden Saturday, April 11, in their wagon.
They were delighted to see some of the vendors they purchased plants from last year again at the Bloom and Grow Society's two-day festival. Alicia Rodriguez said she shared with the vendors how their plants have grown since they bought them a year ago.
With smiles on their faces, Michael and Alicia Rodriguez wanted the joy of the festival to continue, so they decided to go to Spring Fever again Sunday, April 12, in downtown Winter Garden.
Dozens of vendors sold various plants, experts shared their knowledge, entertainers brought live music and fun was had by all.