Berne Davis Honorary Service Award

Berne Davis has committed most of her life to promoting Garden Clubs at all levels. She has given great support to our local community, and the Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council, Inc. Each year the Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council honors a Person of the Year with the Berne Davis Honorary Service Award to a deserving member of a Garden Club or Society for community service, special projects, going above and beyond in a Garden Club or Society, and making a difference in advancing the goals of Garden Council.

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Gardening Resources

Gardening in Southwest Florida is different than most other places in the United States. Thankfully, there are many great resources to help new gardeners and experienced gardeners from other climates to adjust to our subtropical environment.

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Taste of Lee Tropical Fruit Festival

Saturday, June 29, from 9 am to 2 pm

  • Free tasting tables of locally grown fruits & vegetables and freshly caught seafood
  • Lots of exotic fruits on display
  • Farmers and fishers will bring their edibles for sale including cheese, honey, herbs, fruits, vegetables and seafood
  • Carmen Miranda look-alike contest
  • Free Parking
  • Hourly Raffles
  • Tropical fruit trees/herbs for sale
  • Information on how to grow plants
  • Classes on food preservation, edible natives, growing tropical fruit trees,and more (10:00am — 2:00pm)
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Contact Info

The Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council can put you in touch with local garden clubs, horticultural associations and/or plant societies, or we can help you create your own organization with our extensive resources. These organizations are the perfect place to meet wonderful, giving people who enjoy nature and sharing knowledge with others. Find a local group