Edible by Nature: Plant for People, Pollinators & the Planet
Fall Horticultural Expo & Plant Market 2026 - Free! NO TICKET REQUIRED
🗓️Date: Saturday, October 17th
⏰Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
🧭Location: Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center, 23100 W. Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, our Host City
Event Highlights:
📣Keynote Speaker: Brie Arthur, “Brie the Plant Lady”, author of The Foodscape Revolution at 1:00 pm speaks on “Florida Friendly Foodscaping”.
🌱Fall Plant Market: Shop a wide variety of plant and gardening vendors. Bring your wagon. Pay vendors directly.
🌳🪴🍄🟫Learn about Food Forests: Explore how to build sustainable, layered edible landscapes.
🐞Insect, Birds and Nature Displays: Explore the wonders of local wildlife and ecosystems. But leave your pets at home; only certified service animals are permitted.
🐍Fang Fest: Let UF/IFAS snake experts equip you with the knowledge and skills to coexist with Florida’s snakes. New this year!
💮Orchid Showcase: The Gainesville Orchid Society’s fall display and vendors have a new home at the Expo.
🧑🧒Kids Zone: Enjoy fun activities and educational opportunities for children all day — trade screen time for Green Time! Former Miss Florida reads her children’s book.
❓Ask a Master Gardener: Bring a sample of your ailing plant (bagged in plastic) for the Plant Doctor. Learn Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ ideas.
🤝Co-Sponsors: Gainesville Garden Club and the UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Master Gardener Volunteer Program
For Information: www.ggfl.org/FallExpo or call (352) 331-0426. [email protected]
Event venue
Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center, 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669, United States
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