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March 21, 2026 - SATURDAY - Spring Equinox Plant Market:
Rebuild. Replant. Reset.
See event mementos
Welcome to our Holiday Plant Market!
Welcome to our Spring Equinox Plant Market - proudly hosted by the PeopleCats of Top Tropicals.
This one feels different.
After Florida’s record freeze, many gardens are brown, trimmed back, or missing a few old friends. We felt it too. And now - we rebuild.
The equinox marks equal day and night. More light ahead. New growth beginning.
And the PeopleCats are ready.
King is back on gate duty - inspecting every vehicle for proper plant-hauling capacity.
Paisley is rearranging freeze survivors and new arrivals like a design consultant.
Snitch is already supervising recovery efforts from a comfortable chair.
Persephone is checking under tables for “hidden spring energy.”
Sushi and Loki are preparing for guided garden tours - recovery edition.
This is not just a plant market.
This is the spring reset.
Why you should come
It is finally warming up in Florida.
After three nights of hard freeze, we now know what survived - and what didn’t. This event is your chance to see real freeze champions in person.
If you lost plants, you are not alone.
If you are ready to plant smarter, this is your moment.
Walk the gardens.
See proven winter survivors.
Get practical advice about replanting after freeze.
Snack on mini donuts while planning your comeback.
This is rebuilding - Florida style.
What makes this event special
We are featuring:
- Verified freeze survivors
- Cold-hardy fruit trees
- Tough flowering trees and shrubs
- Replacement plants for damaged landscapes
- Smart layering ideas for frost-resilient gardens
You will see which species handled 25F with wind and multiple nights of freeze - with no protection.
Real-world test. Real results.
Event specials
- 30% OFF online prices
- FREE plant with purchase
- $5-10 specials
- Mini donuts and holiday treats
- Cold drinks, iced tea, citrus-infused water
- Tropical Christmas music playing all day
- Cat-guided tours - subject to Purrrson schedule/availability
- Raffle prizes
Two locations
Event discounts and specials valid at both locations:
Ft Myers Garden Center: 13890 Orange River, Ft Myers, FL
Sebring Farm: 9100 McRoy Rd, Sebring, FL
Facebook event page - Download invitation
Save the date - March 21, 2026.
Spring Equinox.
Longer days.
New growth.
Gardens come back.
Top Tropicals comes back.
And this is the day we start again.
Save the date and mark your calendars for this exciting event. We look forward to seeing you at our Plant Sale!
Previous Event mementos (12-13-25):
(Current event photos coming on the day of event)
Photography: Crista
Thank you to everyone who came out for our Holiday Plant Market! It was a joy watching the garden fill up with familiar friends and first-time visitors all exploring, chatting, and discovering new favorites.
Our PeopleCats took their jobs very seriously, trotting ahead of guests, inspecting carts, and making sure no one left without the perfect plant. The whole place buzzed with good moods, warm weather, and that fun holiday energy only a tropical garden can create.
If you see yourself or your friends on the photos, save or forward to share the memories!
If you spot yourself or someone you know in the photos, go ahead and save them or pass them along. We hope your new plants settle in beautifully, and we look forward to seeing you back in the garden soon. Happy holidays and happy growing!
See also: previous Event Mementos (9/6/2025)
