On April 6 and 7, the Bloom and Grow Garden Society will hold its 22nd annual Spring Fever in the Garden festival in historic Winter Garden along Plant Street.
Enjoy vendor booths filled with lush foliage, entertainment, chalk art, a Kidzone and items pertaining to gardening and nature like wind chimes, garden art, worms, straw, fountains and gardening gear.
A popular booth at the festival is the Avian Reconditioning Center, which specializes in raptor reconditioning and education. Garden show attendees can view owls and raptors up close and learn more about Florida’s magnificent birds of prey and the natural habitats in which they live.
Do you have questions regarding your landscaping, lawn, garden pests, water conservation or attracting certain wildlife to your yard? Visit the Ask the Garden Experts booth to speak with Florida horticulture and gardening experts who will be available to answer plant-related questions.
The Kidzone will have booths and activities geared toward children with fun ways to learn about nature and the environment. There will be hands-on crafts, face painting, balloon animals made by a stilt walker and more.
The “Chalkin’ it Up” chalk art contest is open to artists of all ages. It starts first thing Saturday morning, April 6, and will be held in the area around city hall. Artists will create a nature-related masterpiece on a cement square. Cash prizes will be awarded in numerous categories including adult, elementary, middle and high school students and groups.
Enjoy free entertainment in front of city hall during the event, too. A tent and chairs will be provided to enjoy area musicians and singers.
Stop by the Bloom and Grow booths for information on purchasing the official festival tee shirt with an original design by artist Andy Crabtree of Crabtree Ink. His design captures the essence of Bloom and Grow by highlighting the charming downtown area, along with a glorious pollinator-friendly lavender hanging vine called Queen’s Wreath.
For more information on the festival, visit springfeverinthegarden.org.
