The eighth annual Mount Dora Plant & Garden Fair will be held November 3 and 4, 2012, in Simpson’s Cove, 311 Tremain Street, Mount Dora, Florida (map).

Central Florida’s top growers bring more than 12,000 plants to the show which features orchid growers and includes native plants, butterfly-attracting perennials, herbs, roses, camellias, begonias with a complete selection of rare and unusual tropical plants.

Garden antiques, festive flags and unusual containers are also a focus. Admission is free.

(Photo courtesy of Mount Dora Plant & Garden Fair)