The Marion County Master Gardeners invite residents to the Spring Festival on March 14 and 15 to learn about and shop for azaleas. The event will highlight both hybrid and native azalea varieties suited for Florida’s zone 9 climate. Visitors can explore options like the Pink Pinxter and Florida Flame azaleas, which thrive in partially shady areas with acidic soil.
The group also encourages gardeners to check out the UF Wilmot Botanical Gardens Spring Plant Sale, which is taking pre-orders for native azaleas and rhododendrons. The festival offers a chance to connect with local experts and find plants that grow well in the region…