This year’s Flower and Garden festival is focused on Florida Fresh products. From hot sun tomato wine (from the Florida Winery ) to kumquats and brie, the sunshine state is at the heart of the 2013 festival.

At the Florida Fresh stand, Epcot-goers could choose from watermelon salad, shrimp and grits, or angel food cake with Florida berries. The Florida Orange Grove and Winery’s Hot Sun Tomato wine or the 40 Karat Carrot Wine. Credit: Arielle Stevenson
Vertical herb gardens were one of the home-gardening styles featured. Credit: Arielle Stevenson
Container gardens were prominent throughout the park, plush with kale and collards. Some containers had peach or citrus trees, surrounded by rosemary or other herbs. Credit: Arielle Stevenson
Pictured are the Waterkist Farms Heirloom Tomatoes with house-made Mozzarella, Minus 8 Vinegar and Basil. The trio of trifles (chocolate, berry, and ginger tea). And chilled rose blush lemonade to wash it all down. Credit: Arielle Stevenson
The frozen drink was definitely a highlight of the food and drink selections. Made with orange vodka,St. Germain Liquor, white and red cranberry juice. Credit: Arielle Stevenson
Get up close and personal with butterflies at Tinkerbell’s fairy garden. Credit: Arielle Stevenson
So good, we forgot to take a picture until the last bite. If the heat gets going, cool down with a Pineapple whip soft serve. If you’re a grown-up, order it with Siesta Key’s spiced rum on top. Credit: Arielle Stevenson