“Our Urban Oasis”
The Florida Botanical Gardens are a MUST SEE! Open daily from 7:00 a.m. until Sunset. Admission is Free.
BEAUTIFUL!!!
A Good R&R Spot
The Florida Botanical Gardens opened to the public on December 2, 2000.
- 10 Gardens
- 10,000 Plants
- 182 Acres
The 10 Gardens Are:
- Butterfly
- Cactus and Succulent
- Herb
- Native Plants
- Palm
- Patio
- Tropical Fruit
- Vegetable
- Vinery
- Wedding
Started off at the McKay Creek Pavilion and into the McKay Creek Plaza.
The retention pond in this area demonstrates how important water is to wildlife. The area is planted exclusively with Florida native plants. The area provides plenty of shelter and food available to a wide variety of animals.
An Anhinga Sun Bathing
Then wandered through the Tropical Courtyard, Pavilion and Bromeliad Garden.
Tropical Courtyard
- Scented plants
- Sit and rock under the ceiling fans.
- Picnic area
- Restrooms
. . . Strolled the Tropical Walk.
Tropical Walk
- Shaded tropical walk.
- Bold foliage and bright colors.
- Taste of the tropics.
Fauna
An Elephant Ear
Flora
There is a “Tropical” Theme Going On!
Tropical Fruit Garden
- Over a dozen varieties of banana and plantain.
- Pineapple, citrus, mango, papaya, and other exotic fruits.
The Whole Banana Growth.
The Bunch of Bananas.
A Closeup of the Bananas.
Have Lime, Need A Coconut!
Palm Garden
- Palms plants provide food, fiber, building materials, and oils.
Do these lizards get a head rush hanging upside down on trees?!?
Patio Garden
- This home garden demonstrates a creative approach to displaying plants and landscape features.
- Scented flowers
- Colorful foliage
- Gazebo
- Waterfall
Fauna
A Ram’s Horn
Flora
Vinery Display
- A 239-foot fence was installed as a backdrop and aluminum Hubble trellises – a three-dimensional design that will turn vines into trees.
- An 18-foot cement circle connects the Vinery, the Palm Garden and the Memorial Walkway.
Misc. Photos
Love Cattails
Soaking In the Sun (Photos by RSheridan)
August 19th, 2015 at 8:25 AM
What a gorgeous place. Your photos bring out the peace , tranquility and beauty.
August 19th, 2015 at 9:28 AM
Ahhh thanks – love your comment 🙂 Happy Day – Enjoy!
August 19th, 2015 at 9:04 AM
Heavenly!
🙂 Mandy xo
August 19th, 2015 at 9:28 AM
Thanks Mandy 🙂 Happy Day – Enjoy!
August 19th, 2015 at 10:36 AM
I would absolutely LOVE touring these gardens. But since I’m not likely to ever visit Florida, I am grateful for this armchair tour. Outstanding photos!
August 19th, 2015 at 10:48 AM
Thanks – Enjoy the tour – Part II coming next week – Stay Tuned! I thought I knew what a banana plant looked like and learned more about the plant. Happy Day – Enjoy 🙂
August 19th, 2015 at 11:55 AM
Oh I am in love. I absolutely loving visiting botanical gardens of other cities. I was actually going to go to my own garden this weekend. But I wish I could see this one in person. Maybe I will soon. Beautiful.
August 19th, 2015 at 1:19 PM
Nothing better than connecting with nature! Happy Day – Enjoy 🙂
August 19th, 2015 at 1:53 PM
What a lovely series of photographs, Renee! So nice to scroll down seeing one as beautiful as the next. Nice narrative as well. Thank you for inspiring, especially on this rainy day in Georgia!
August 19th, 2015 at 3:16 PM
Ahhh Thanks – Happy to Share 🙂 Happy Day – Enjoy!
August 20th, 2015 at 2:26 PM
That place looks so amazing. I could spend weeks there, I think. Thanks for the vicarious tour.
August 20th, 2015 at 3:40 PM
Happy to Share 🙂 I want to go back and explore some more. Happy Day – Enjoy!
August 20th, 2015 at 4:41 PM
That definitely looks like a great R&R place … The kind of place that takes you back to Zen when you need to be kid-free for like five minutes. Just five…that’s all I’m asking 🙂 great pics liking that tropical and patio gardens.
August 21st, 2015 at 8:24 AM
Close your eyes and think about the photos for 5 minutes and Zen out and Relax 🙂 Happy Weekend – Enjoy!