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The Croton Society takes a stroll into the sunken garden with tour guide Ray Hernandez (photo #2 black shirt and cap).
 

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Sunken Gardens has been a landmark in St. Petersburg Fl since 1935, when it officially opened as Turners Sunken Gardens.
 

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George Turner, Sr., a plumber and avid gardener purchased the four acre property in 1903.
 

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George drained the shallow lake, that dropped 15' below street level to provide a rich soil to grow exotic plants and fruits from all over the world.
 

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By 1924, the garden was attracting vistitors who paid 25 cents for a stroll through the beauitiful, lush gardens.
 

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The garden became world renowned for its unique collection of plants.
 

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Many of the original plants are still here to enjoy as you stroll through the trails.
 

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In 1998, Sunken Gardens was designated a local historic landmark.
 

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In 1999 the gardens were purchased by the City of St. Petersburg.
 

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The stroll continues...
 

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down the path...
 

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strolling along...
 

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A few drops of rain and the tour moves on.
 

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More...
 

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Have no idea what the non-croton plant is in this post, but I really liked it.
 

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as the tour draws towards the end...
 

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That is all I have of this great Sunken Garden.
 

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Scott, you did a great job with your photography! Thanks!
Ray, thank you for being our tour guide. Jim and I went there several years ago and missed half of the crotons because they were so tall.
Phil, thank you for organizing the whole meeting!
 
Thank you very much, Scott! I am so embarrassed to admit that I never heard about Sunken Gardens :( I will go there as soon as I possible!
 
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