ScotTi Esteemed Member 4,828 16/04/08 312 163 Jul 16, 2011 #1 The Croton Society takes a stroll into the sunken garden with tour guide Ray Hernandez (photo #2 black shirt and cap). Attachments 1093.jpg 248.2 KB · Views: 170 1156.jpg 289.9 KB · Views: 175 1133.jpg 248.5 KB · Views: 144 1123.jpg 297.8 KB · Views: 159
The Croton Society takes a stroll into the sunken garden with tour guide Ray Hernandez (photo #2 black shirt and cap).
ScotTi Esteemed Member 4,828 16/04/08 312 163 Jul 16, 2011 #2 Sunken Gardens has been a landmark in St. Petersburg Fl since 1935, when it officially opened as Turners Sunken Gardens. Attachments 1094.jpg 276.8 KB · Views: 137 1095.jpg 168.4 KB · Views: 132 1096.jpg 194.6 KB · Views: 122 1099.jpg 217.9 KB · Views: 142
Sunken Gardens has been a landmark in St. Petersburg Fl since 1935, when it officially opened as Turners Sunken Gardens.
ScotTi Esteemed Member 4,828 16/04/08 312 163 Jul 16, 2011 #3 George Turner, Sr., a plumber and avid gardener purchased the four acre property in 1903. Attachments 1097.jpg 176.5 KB · Views: 127 1099.jpg 217.9 KB · Views: 136 1100.jpg 235.1 KB · Views: 136 1101.jpg 227.2 KB · Views: 135
ScotTi Esteemed Member 4,828 16/04/08 312 163 Jul 16, 2011 #4 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. Attachments 1102.jpg 168 KB · Views: 136 1098.jpg 160.6 KB · Views: 141 1103.jpg 187.4 KB · Views: 129 1104.jpg 104.5 KB · Views: 134
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.
ScotTi Esteemed Member 4,828 16/04/08 312 163 Jul 16, 2011 #5 By 1924, the garden was attracting vistitors who paid 25 cents for a stroll through the beauitiful, lush gardens. Attachments 1105.jpg 216.2 KB · Views: 128 1106.jpg 178.7 KB · Views: 125 1107.jpg 362 KB · Views: 139 1108.jpg 169.1 KB · Views: 124
By 1924, the garden was attracting vistitors who paid 25 cents for a stroll through the beauitiful, lush gardens.
ScotTi Esteemed Member 4,828 16/04/08 312 163 Jul 16, 2011 #6 The garden became world renowned for its unique collection of plants. Attachments 1109.jpg 256.9 KB · Views: 128 1111.jpg 161.1 KB · Views: 140 1112.jpg 309.9 KB · Views: 144 1113.jpg 215.8 KB · Views: 127
ScotTi Esteemed Member 4,828 16/04/08 312 163 Jul 16, 2011 #7 Many of the original plants are still here to enjoy as you stroll through the trails. Attachments 1114.jpg 170.8 KB · Views: 121 1115.jpg 197.9 KB · Views: 146 1116.jpg 216.9 KB · Views: 127 1117.jpg 205.2 KB · Views: 133
ScotTi Esteemed Member 4,828 16/04/08 312 163 Jul 16, 2011 #8 In 1998, Sunken Gardens was designated a local historic landmark. Attachments 1118.jpg 152.5 KB · Views: 140 1119.jpg 101 KB · Views: 139 1120.jpg 228.3 KB · Views: 119 1122.jpg 214 KB · Views: 136
ScotTi Esteemed Member 4,828 16/04/08 312 163 Jul 16, 2011 #9 In 1999 the gardens were purchased by the City of St. Petersburg. Attachments 1124.jpg 113.2 KB · Views: 130 1125.jpg 158.4 KB · Views: 145 1126.jpg 282.3 KB · Views: 141 1127.jpg 194.6 KB · Views: 148
ScotTi Esteemed Member 4,828 16/04/08 312 163 Jul 16, 2011 #10 The stroll continues... Attachments 1128.jpg 205.2 KB · Views: 137 1130.jpg 224.6 KB · Views: 132 1131.jpg 292.8 KB · Views: 149 1132.jpg 249.4 KB · Views: 139
ScotTi Esteemed Member 4,828 16/04/08 312 163 Jul 16, 2011 #11 down the path... Attachments 1134.jpg 267.4 KB · Views: 153 1135.jpg 169.6 KB · Views: 141 1136.jpg 167.6 KB · Views: 139 1137.jpg 305.5 KB · Views: 154
ScotTi Esteemed Member 4,828 16/04/08 312 163 Jul 16, 2011 #12 strolling along... Attachments 1139.jpg 230.8 KB · Views: 118 1140.jpg 265.1 KB · Views: 141 1141.jpg 236.3 KB · Views: 133 1142.jpg 298.6 KB · Views: 150
ScotTi Esteemed Member 4,828 16/04/08 312 163 Jul 17, 2011 #13 A few drops of rain and the tour moves on. Attachments 1143.jpg 323.6 KB · Views: 153 1145.jpg 231.4 KB · Views: 146 1146.jpg 236.6 KB · Views: 128 1147.jpg 300 KB · Views: 128
ScotTi Esteemed Member 4,828 16/04/08 312 163 Jul 17, 2011 #14 More... Attachments 1148.jpg 182.2 KB · Views: 144 1149.jpg 200 KB · Views: 133 1150.jpg 102.8 KB · Views: 126 1151.jpg 284.2 KB · Views: 135
ScotTi Esteemed Member 4,828 16/04/08 312 163 Jul 17, 2011 #15 Have no idea what the non-croton plant is in this post, but I really liked it. Attachments 1152.jpg 231.3 KB · Views: 134 1154.jpg 188.1 KB · Views: 142 1155.jpg 120.4 KB · Views: 131 1157.jpg 224.5 KB · Views: 134
ScotTi Esteemed Member 4,828 16/04/08 312 163 Jul 17, 2011 #16 as the tour draws towards the end... Attachments 1158.jpg 212.7 KB · Views: 139 1159.jpg 318.1 KB · Views: 147 1160.jpg 220.5 KB · Views: 134 1161.jpg 252.9 KB · Views: 139
ScotTi Esteemed Member 4,828 16/04/08 312 163 Jul 17, 2011 #17 That is all I have of this great Sunken Garden. Attachments 1164.jpg 132.1 KB · Views: 139 1165.jpg 232.1 KB · Views: 133 1168.jpg 271.4 KB · Views: 146 1167.jpg 280.9 KB · Views: 140
palmisland Well-Known Member 1,310 28/03/08 223 83 West Boca Raton 10b Jul 17, 2011 #18 Thanks Phil, now I'm really sorry I couldn't attend. randy
Phil Stager Esteemed Member 1,737 04/07/09 296 103 Sunny St. Pete, FL Jul 17, 2011 #19 Great pics. thanks, Scott
C Crotonologist Active Member 760 12/11/10 3 36 southern Louisiana USDA 9a Jul 17, 2011 #20 Enjoyed the photo tour - thanks!
P Plant Nut Active Member 112 05/07/09 1 36 Jul 17, 2011 #21 Thanks Scott, next best thing to being there!
Crazy for Crotons Well-Known Member 2,050 29/06/09 8 78 south Tampa, Bokeelia Jul 18, 2011 #22 Scott, A great set of photos to help document the day. Thanks.
J Judy Glock Well-Known Member 137 08/07/09 41 48 Jul 18, 2011 #23 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!
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!
ScotTi Esteemed Member 4,828 16/04/08 312 163 Jul 19, 2011 #24 Maybe more of Sunken Gardens coming soon.
annafl Esteemed Member 2,243 24/02/13 567 153 Sarasota, FL zone 9b/10a United States Apr 27, 2014 #26 Thanks for taking me along, years later! Beautiful place that is relatively close and I've never visited. Gotta go. Thanks, Scott.
Thanks for taking me along, years later! Beautiful place that is relatively close and I've never visited. Gotta go. Thanks, Scott.
donroberth Well-Known Member 480 19/07/09 68 48 Escazu, Costa Rica Apr 27, 2014 #27 Hi Scott, enjoyed your visit to Sunken Gardens via your photos. Thanks for posting !
Pix Well-Known Member 293 08/04/14 60 48 Tampa Bay Apr 28, 2014 #28 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!
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!