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Nehrling Gardens

🌱Dr. Henry Nehrling's 1880’s historical home & garden
📍 2267 Hempel Ave, Gotha, FL
🌱Open to the public:
▪︎Tues & Wed 10am-2pm
▪︎Every Saturday 9am-3pm
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05/16/2026

Markham Woods Church Of Seventh Day Adventist Dirty Diggers toured historic Nehrling Gardens on May 8, 2026 with Theresa Schretzmann-Myers to learn the horticultural history of Palm Cottage Gardens and native and tropical plants introduced there that support wildlife and humans. The group was lucky to see Mama and Papa Sandhill Crane and their two Colts at Lake Nally wetlands. They also received information from Orange County Mosquito Control about using Mosquito Bits a highly effective, organic larvicide containing (Bti) (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis). They are designed to quickly kill mosquito larvae in standing water and fungus gnat larvae in houseplants. The (Bti) is harmless to humans, pets, fish, and beneficial insects like bees. The group.also enjoyed lunch at Yellow Dog Eats in the Gotha Rural Settlement Association, Inc..

05/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Spring event! 🌿

We still have caladium bulbs left over for sale — $10 per bag.

Available during Open Days:
Tuesday & Wednesday, 10 AM–2 PM
Saturdays, 9 AM–3 PM

Stop by Nehrling Gardens and grab a bag while they last! 🌱

05/07/2026

Join us this Saturday for our Stepping into Spring Event & Plant Sale at Nehrling Gardens! 🌿🌸

Enjoy a fun day in the gardens featuring our silent auction, plant sale, local vendors, kids’ activities, face painting, food, live music, and more.

Bid on unique items in our silent auction while helping support and preserve Nehrling Gardens 💚

📍 Nehrling Gardens
📅 Saturday, May 9
⏰ 9 AM–2 PM
🎟️ Free admission & parking

Bring the family and celebrate with us!

05/03/2026

Less than a week away! 🌿

Join us May 9 from 9 AM–2 PM for our Spring Event & Plant Sale, featuring caladium bulbs, tropical plants, orchids, gingers, herbs, family activities, live music, and more.

We can’t wait to see you there!

05/02/2026

Only one week away! 🌿

Join us for Stepping into Spring at Nehrling Gardens on May 9 from 9 AM–2 PM as we celebrate Dr. Henry Nehrling Day with plants, caladium bulbs, local vendors, live music, food, children’s activities, face painting, birds of prey, and more.

Free admission and parking, we hope to see you in the gardens!

05/01/2026

Stepping into Spring is almost here! 🌸

Join us for our Spring Event & Plant Sale featuring local vendors, artists, food, live music, children’s activities, storytime, face painting, birds of prey, and more.

Caladium bulbs and plants are available to purchase now for pickup at the event. Caladiums are a special part of Dr. Henry Nehrling’s legacy and the heart of this year’s spring event. We’ll also have tropical plants, orchids, gingers, herbs, and more available that day.

May 9 | 9 AM–2 PM
Free admission & parking
Nehrling Gardens
Near Windermere, Winter Garden, Ocoee & Dr. Phillips

04/27/2026

On April 25, 2026 Nehrling Gardens Board from the Gotha Rural Settlement Association, Inc., visited Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens to see Dr. Henry Nehrling's second garden in Naples, Florida, established in 1921. Nehrling's "Tropical Gardens and Arboretum" or "Garden of Solitude" was a 13.5-acre site, Nehrling created to house delicate plants after a freeze at his Gotha location. It later became known as the Caribbean Gardens and is currently part of the Naples Zoo. Situated in Naples, Florida, it was a testing ground for over 3,000 tropical and sub-tropical species. Nehrling focused on cultivating tropical and native trees, palms, bromeliads, caladiums, and other tropical plants. Legacy: The site, referred to by Nehrling as his "Garden of Solitude" due to its quiet nature, was eventually purchased by Julius Fleischmann in 1952 and reopened in 1954 as a tourist attraction. The property was designated a Collier County historic site in 2007 in recognition of its horticultural and cultural history. Special thanks to our Zoo Tour Guide Mulvena and Richard Nehrling who coordinated the visit!

04/26/2026

Fun for kids & families at Stepping into Spring! 🌸

This year’s spring event will include children’s crafts, storytime, face painting, birds of prey, live music, local vendors, food, popsicles, and plenty to explore throughout the gardens.

Caladium bulbs and plants are also available to purchase now for pickup at the event. We’ll also have tropical plants, orchids, gingers, herbs, and more available that day.

Stepping into Spring
May 9 | 9 AM–2 PM
Free admission & parking
Nehrling Gardens
Near Windermere, Winter Garden, and Ocoee

04/24/2026

Caladiums are ready! 🌿

Our caladium bulbs are available to purchase now for pickup at Stepping into Spring on May 9.

Caladiums are a special part of Dr. Henry Nehrling’s legacy and the heart of this year’s spring event. We’ll also have a wide selection of tropical plants, orchids, gingers, herbs, and more available that day.

Quantities are limited, so order early for the best selection!

📩 Interested in purchasing? Email us or give us a call for more details.

Stepping into Spring
May 9 | 9 AM–2 PM
Free admission & parking

Address

2267 Hempel Avenue
Gotha, FL
34734

Telephone

+14074459977

Website

https://www.nehrlinggardens.org/, https://bricksengraving.com/the-henry-nehrling-society

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