Step into spring at Nehrling Gardens

An assortment of caladiums will be for sale at the nature-themed fundraiser.

By Amy Quesinberry Price
| 10:28 a.m. April 8, 2025

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Nehrling Gardens is hosting its Stepping into Spring at Nehrling fundraising event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12. The free community event celebrates spring with plant sales, children’s activities, a seed-potting area, nature-themed vendors, Storytime in the Garden by the Orange County Public Library, raffles, live music and more.

For caladium lovers, there will be Classic, Hendry and Florida Boys varieties for sale with multiple cultivars: Splash of Wine, Classic Pink, Hot 2 Trot, Allure, Carousel and Carolyn Wharton.

VIP packages are available for $20 and include a welcome drink, light pastries, goody bag, raffle ticket and tour of Palm Cottage. Tickets can be purchased at bit.ly/42n9478.

Nehrling Gardens is at 2267 Hempel Ave., Gotha.

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Amy Quesinberry Price

Community Editor Amy Quesinberry Price was born at the old West Orange Memorial Hospital and raised in Winter Garden. Aside from earning her journalism degree from the University of Georgia, she hasn’t strayed too far from her hometown and her three-mile bubble. She grew up reading The Winter Garden Times and knew in the eighth grade she wanted to write for her community newspaper. She has been part of the writing and editing team since 1990.