Florida’s Fruit & Spice Park holds their 2023 Rare Plant and Orchid Festival.

Join me and my sidekick Teresita on this fun filled day at Fruit and Spice Park located near the Everglades in Redlands, Florida. This awesome park holds many festivals through the year and this is not one to disappoint. I captured some amazing orchids, interviews with vendors, meet and greet, and much more. Enjoy this corky, fun packed episode full of amazing blooms. #orchids #rareplants #plantfair #plantshow #orchidshow #orchidfair #blooms #cattleya #flowers #orchidcare #vanda #floridalife

[@joananderson7446]

Thank you, Nelson, 😊😊 for bringing me to this event!❤❤❤😊

[@naturenel]

My pleasure 💚

[@joananderson7446]

Do what makes you happy, Teresita!

[@naturenel]

☺️

[@Orchidfortress]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@carolobadal7468]

Oh I always enjoy every time you both are on an adventure ❣ Enjoyed this very much …thk you

[@naturenel]

Our pleasure! We love all these big shows. It just turns us into kids. 🤗🤗

[@senoritadennis1206]

Beautiful show Nature Nel, thanks for taking us with you ❤

[@naturenel]

My pleasure. 💚

[@tonniethompson2946]

Good day Nelson great video not long at all. Those orchids are so beautiful love them. Thanks for sharing be bless🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@naturenel]

Thank you! 🫶🏼🇯🇲

[@sharonpowell6916]

All beauty, sensory over stimulation, but I loved it

[@naturenel]

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[@donnahageman6289]

Loved ! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@naturenel]

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[@jenniferosullivan1222]

Thank Nelson, great video enjoyed it lots.

[@naturenel]

Thanks for tagging along. 🤗

[@alicesanchez7777]

Bellas orquídeas y las tuyas 😅omg 😍bellísimas

[@naturenel]

💚🙏🏼👍🏼

[@particularp3317]

Lindo y entretenido video gracias Nelson😊

[@naturenel]

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[@Grace-b2u]

Thank you Nelson for taking us along.It was a fun ride!

[@naturenel]

Glad you enjoyed it. 💚🤗

[@greityreyes5903]

Thank you , and enjoyed !great video 💚

[@naturenel]

Thank you!💚

[@juanitahamilton9523]

Love 💕 what you got,YELL!

[@naturenel]

💚💚💚💚

[@newmanmansell760]

Wonderful Nelson😁🤲💞I enjoyed watching so much🤲🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@naturenel]

Hi Newman. Thanks for joining the fair. 🤗

[@rosebowen8924]

Lovely video, thanks for sharing.

[@naturenel]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@genizi]

Beautiful video. You really do a good job at filming the booth and t plain ing. You are the best. You always do no shopping but you and Teresa end up shopping. Lol. Love and 🙏

[@naturenel]

I truly appreciate your critique. Thank you so much. 🙏🏼💚

[@BBQNBLUES]

That Alba? sport of Chocolate Drop was STUNNING

[@naturenel]

Yes it was!💚

[@ninakorsun45]

I wish I had a friend like Terry or Nel to go shopping for plants with

[@naturenel]

Join an orchid society. You will be amazed how many orchid friends you will make. Orchid shopping with friends is so awesome. 🤗🤗

[@frankvitier6086]

Great show and a great video

[@naturenel]

Thank you!💚

[@yadiramiranda3566]

Nelson, you told me personally that you were not going to buy anything. I died of laughter when I saw Tere full of bags. It is impossible to resist so much beauty😂❤

[@juanitahamilton9523]

There will be something new that will catch there eye 👀 .😊😊

[@naturenel]

I really try. The right intentions are there, but the results are completely opposite.

[@ricardolastre8240]

Beautiful! I love that park!

[@naturenel]

Thanks primo. If ever you’re in Miami we should all go together. It’s a great place.

[@sandrasullivan2636]

Hi that’s was a very busy show. Lots of fun stuff. Thanks

[@naturenel]

Wey busy. Sundays are always very busy.

[@trishbronk]

It’s great that you both give up part of your visit to take us along! I appreciate it!

[@naturenel]

Thank you for recognizing that. But we enjoy doing this for you all. It’s all part of the fun. 💚

[@naturallyhappening1151]

I ❤watching u guyss great video always 👍

[@naturenel]

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[@tuyetvo4353]

😂😢😮😅😊 Teresita - she is very shine …. She cannot say “Subscribe”… 😂😢😮😅😊😊

[@naturenel]

😅😂🤣

[@lindagrabner4186]

That show was huge, so many beautiful orchids and plants, looks like Terry did some damage. Wish I could have attended but my best friend passed so maybe next year. Thank you💚💚

[@naturenel]

It was too big to cover everyone. We only saw about half of the show.

[@chris10858]

You guys are a hoot to watch! May need to keep Terisita away from the alcoholic beverages at these shows. Jiji!

[@naturenel]

I agree 💯

[@erintrent1523]

Those Phals are gorgeous!! I would've bought a Green word too. The Dendrobium repot looks great too!!

[@naturenel]

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[@debbiestumm511]

Sweet!!! Can't wait to watch the mischief you guys get up to!!! 🤣

[@naturenel]

We were not so bad. 😏

[@MrKylesorchids]

Enjoyed it! Every time I watch your videos my wishlist gets bigger. I'm still looking for that Den. Lasian Brown Orange Lip that you have. One day. :) Hi Miss Teresita!

[@naturenel]

There were so many of those at the Fairchild Gardens orchid fair.

[@rosanaterra4504]

HiNelson excellent show ; every thing is very beautiful thank you for sharing 😍🌱🌱I hope tose you at the Krull Smith show

[@naturenel]

See you at Krull Smith👍🏼

[@michaelpeace1201]

Great video

[@naturenel]

Thanks 👍🏼

[@marleneprescod8494]

Thanks Nelson and Teresa I love love your videos great content. I wanted you to get the hoya lineris it bears some beautiful white flowers. It's a number one on my wish list if I was there I would've bought it😊 it's such a cool hoya. Oh and thanks again I was happy when you mention Barbados ❤ we are part of the plant world too it's just that most of the exporter don't export her. Thanks again for sharing

[@naturenel]

Thank you! I really wanted that lineris. I totally forgot to stop by their both on the way out. It was a great price for the size. The one that got alway!😫

[@tbucgar9238]

I'm new to your channel, and it was nice to watch someone with the same name. Teresita, hello.

[@naturenel]

Welcome aboard the Nature Nel train. I promise you will have allot of fun. 💚🤗💚

[@dulceportillo4061]

Hi Nelson, Teresita great video as always. We don’t have to many orchids show but a week ago we did had one and from Ecuagenera I bought a few orchids, one of the orchids is a Phal.Bellini x sib Red Apple, a Rustic Spots H & R AM/ AOS very pretty yellow with burgundy spots and from others vendors I bought others types of orchids, it was fun and I looked like Teresita, cramping hands. You are famous!!!!! everyone knows you from the videos, so happy for you, I’m glad you are doing well. From California, Dulce 🇨🇺

[@naturenel]

Hi Dulce. How are you? Glad you got to go to a show Ecuagenera is a great grower. They carry wonderful stock. 🤩

[@dulceportillo4061]

I’m doing great thank you for asking and waiting to see more of your wonderful videos.

[@gloriabischoff13]

Thank you Nelson!! I love all your videos. I’m hoping to get to Tamiami orchid show in January so I can find another orchid to add to my small collection…..very new to orchids but i’m learning so much from your videos. Thank you!!

[@naturenel]

Very happy to hear that thank you so much for you kind words. 🙏🏼💚🤗

[@joananderson7446]

I truly feel like I am with you and Teresita. She buys like crazy and she doesn't need any encouragement! ❤❤ good girl!

[@naturenel]

Lol!!! No she does not. But ever since I brought her along, she has been spending more than ever on orchids. She’s out of control. 😆

[@CaribCultivated]

so exciting to see the aroids at the beginning. That is an insane price for the linearis they are so hard to find 😍 I'm an aroid lover first and foremost but I love and grow vandas and calatheas! I've been binging your videos and hope to meet you at Tamiami!

[@naturenel]

I love aroids. I’ve been learning allot growing them here. I’m still kicking myself for forgetting the linearis. I totally forgot to go back and take one. 😖 I will be at Tamiami this Friday. Hope to see you.

[@desicaingagiola6008]

You and Terrie are a true partner in crime. Thank you for take us along for a fun trip. 😂🌸🌺💚

[@naturenel]

🦹🏼‍♀️🦹🏻‍♂️

[@zvikasadeh8923]

Great video and, as usual, a lot of fun 😊.Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@naturenel]

👍🏼💚

[@kathleenhoughton6129]

Hi Nelson all I can say is I wish someday I may get to come from PNW! SOOO beautiful with all the booths and blooms!! I love ❤️ you're show videos! And I can't believe you passed up a phal. Gigantea alba for 20.00!! Hahaha NEVER see them that price!😅

[@naturenel]

Thank you! We pass up allot of orchids. Lol! It gets to a point that you have to have self control. But that Phal was really a treasure.

[@kathleenhoughton6129]

@naturenel I absolutely love 💜💚 my fangtastic!! You will too when she spikes!😉🥰

[@BloomingGoodOrchids]

Great video Nelson😊. Terry you loosing weight girl❤looking great!! Gosh you guys are blessed to have such variety 💖. Loved those garden ornaments wow🎉🎉ppl are so creative 😍. Thank you for sharing! Loved it😊

[@naturenel]

Oh she will love to her that! Indeed she’s been loosing some weight and looking fly. Glad you enjoyed the show. 💚

[@christinaooi7903]

Hello Nelson and Teresita. So nice to see so many orchids there! 👍🥰🌹

[@naturenel]

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[@PC-zg3eo]

Great show!! I live vicariously through you and Terry. 😀

[@naturenel]

Awe thank you!

[@rosebowen8924]

Everything looks good, thanks for sharing.

[@besottedorchids3605]

So many beautiful orchids! One day we'll need another tour of Teresitas orchid collection as it's growing by leaps and bounds. Love the hat she has on and the ending was very peaceful after the hubbub of the show.

[@naturenel]

Glad you enjoyed the show the hat. I will set up a home visit to Teresita.

[@robynnola]

You two look so stylish! Wish I was there to shop with you, looks like fun!😃

[@naturenel]

It can be a bit crazy sometimes. lol! But always allot of fun. 💚🤗💚

[@bibicheknauf4163]

I was one of the Westcoaster who Told Mr. “C” I wished you came to the West Coast and I wished he came to the Sarasota and Venice shows. I do not know why they do not invite him🤔🥰

[@naturenel]

I’ll try my best to go to the next show. 👍🏼

[@Melissa-loves-orchids]

Hi my friend! Great video. You’re right it was packed and even though you went early I can still see those orchid/plant lovers. I’m glad you liked the orchid. 😊 It looks awesome when you put them together!! Another great idea 💡 that I’m stealing from you. My Phal from Wilson’s is doing so well that now I regret not getting a couple. When I passed he had a sale for $15! I’m ready for Apopka! 🎉

[@naturenel]

Get ready to go orchid crazy at Apopka. 🎉🎉🎉

[@cosmic99]

Thanks for the awesome video ❤

[@naturenel]

You are very welcome.

[@Andrew1987ism]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful event. Hope to see you at the Apopka Fall Festival next week at Krull Smith.

[@naturenel]

See you in Apopka!🤩🤩🤩

[@robsonferreira8293]

Um grande abraço, adoro seus vídeos, parabéns.

[@naturenel]

Muito obrigado🫶🏼🇧🇷

[@TDMoorethanjustORCHIDS]

Did you hook up with those guys from the beautiful Ore metal sculptures, nature cause something I don’t know I forget they certainly looked like they were eating you with their eyes eating you lol..

[@naturenel]

🤨🤨🤨

[@TDMoorethanjustORCHIDS]

@@naturenelhey what’s the DENDROBIUM that was huge and hanging pendently with yellow blooms with the faces? Amazing

[@antonenero]

Hi Nelson Is siarra madre from Philippines 🇵🇭? I think they my kababayan.. sierra Madre is longest mountain range in Philippines! Im just curious 😊😊

[@naturenel]

Yea that is where they come from.

[@antonenero]

Wow that's amazing thank you nelson.. I love your videos I followed you in a while now i fallinlove orchid's and I started collecting orchid's now here in Philippines 🇵🇭 sending love GOD God blessed and say hi to beautiful tiriseta❤️🌺🌺

[@rosebowen8924]

That plant for $750 was a big pot.

[@tomfurmby88]

wow this is a loong video nelson. I've gotten to the $750 orchid. I don't think anyone would pay that here. My mother dislikes paying more than $5. Wish I could grow something and sell it for $750. But even some of those $150 dollar vanda's were way too pricey. If someone sells a $150 dollar orchid I expect it to be in perfect health. I won't go into what annoyed me seeing those, personally I would have thrown them in the bin, that is how picky I am these days, I'm sure you know what I ama on about. Basically if you pay $150 dollars you'd expect any amateur to be able to hang it up and it should carry on thriving. But if you need to pamper it back to good health first and need to know exactly how to do so which takes a few years experience otherwise the plant declines, that is not a good offer at all. Anyway thanks for the video. Ignore my grumbling as usual. Always fun to tag along. Ps: Jim-n-I had a great booth. I nominate that one my favorite this time.

[@naturenel]

Wow! This was a loooog comment. Lol!😂 As far as prices go I’ve seen from very expensive to very inexpensive. There is no industry control or standards. As long as people are buying the orchids at those prices, the vendors will price them high. I agree with Jim and I. They are wonderful. This show could have been 3 hours long if I would have covered everybody. By the way, I get way more request for the long videos. When I do the shorter ones people complain allot. Either way, all my episodes at orchid shows are always 1 hour. This one went over a couple of minutes. But nothing far from what I usually put up.

[@bradhansen2065]

Why do you insist on showing us one purple orchid after another, please stop. Orchids come in all colors but you are always fixated on the purple ones. My wife and I sit here constantly complain about this. Makes us not want to watch.

[@sandrasutherland.5070]

Great job as always with this video. Everyone had Beautiful blooms and so unique.

[@venehamilton7010]

I watched after your comment but don't agree with you. At first I thought you were correct, but he did look at many other colors. You sparked my curiosity though, it seems there are so many orchids that are purple and if not solid purple, the yellow ones have purple lips, etc.

[@bradhansen2065]

@@venehamilton7010 Try watching 30 of his videos, you will get a different feeling.

[@naturenel]

Purple orchid lives matter. 💜