“Our Urban Oasis”
The Florida Botanical Gardens are a MUST SEE! Open daily from 7:00 a.m. until Sunset. Admission is Free.
Great Spots to Sit in the Gardens – Love that!
The Florida Botanical Gardens opened to the public on December 2, 2000.
- 10 Gardens
- 10,000 Plants
- 182 Acres
The bee had to get in the shot!
My FAVORITE Photo!
Wedding Garden
- A walled garden.
Bear Looking Over the Wall – Oh So Cute!
Butterfly Garden
- A garden devoted to butterflies.
Native Plants Garden
- Florida natives.
- Wildflowers
- Groundcovers
- Trees and Shrubs
A Fig Tree
Close Up of the Figs
Oak Tree
Vegetable Garden
- Raised beds of vegetables and flowers.
Herb Garden
- Medicinal, culinary and ceremonial plants.
- Scents
- Colors
Cactus and Succulent Garden
Missed this area completely – have to go back for another visit!
- Plant life and how it adapts for life in dry climates.
Misc. Photos
Still have not seen a Gator – where are they hiding?
Look at the feet on this Turtle – Yikes! (Photos by RSheridan)
CRAVESAdventure 
August 26th, 2015 at 10:12 AM
You are really finding some stunning new places to explore in your new home. So lovely and beautiful photos.
August 26th, 2015 at 10:18 AM
Yes I am – there is more to come too – posts into September! Happy Day – Enjoy 🙂
August 26th, 2015 at 10:40 AM
I plan on going to a botanical garden this weekend for just an hour, but I’m still excited I get to see it. And do not feed or molest the gators? I died laughing at that sign. I wonder who would do that anyway, but then again we both know some would. Great photos girl.
Kia / House of KTS
http://www.houseofkts.com
August 26th, 2015 at 1:12 PM
Happy to Share. Enjoy 🙂 I have heard stories on the news that are just bizarre with humans interacting with wildlife (riding a manatee, taking selfies too close to bears and bison, etc.). Crazy! Happy Day – Enjoy 🙂
August 26th, 2015 at 10:49 AM
Looks lovely there (except for the gators)! Love the butterfly and the bee photos. Green and lush – very pretty! Love your photos!
August 26th, 2015 at 1:41 PM
Judy –
Hello! I think the gators are pretty cool actually. Happy Day – Enjoy 🙂
Take Care (((Hugs)))
Renee
August 27th, 2015 at 1:26 PM
So beautiful! What a joy to have this nearby!
August 27th, 2015 at 1:40 PM
The natural environments here are truly AMAZING! I love the GREEN, the bird life and the wild life 🙂 Happy Day – Enjoy!
October 26th, 2015 at 11:18 PM
Lovely flower close-ups.
October 27th, 2015 at 10:44 AM
Thanks so much – a true passion for me in my photography! Happy Day – Enjoy 🙂