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  1. 07-16-2011, 08:58 PM #1
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    Default Sunken Gardens 7/16/11

    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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  2. 07-16-2011, 09:08 PM #2
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    Default Re: Sunken Gardens 7/16/11

    Sunken Gardens has been a landmark in St. Petersburg Fl since 1935, when it officially opened as Turners Sunken Gardens.
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  3. 07-16-2011, 09:22 PM #3
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    Default Re: Sunken Gardens 7/16/11

    George Turner, Sr., a plumber and avid gardener purchased the four acre property in 1903.
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  4. 07-16-2011, 09:33 PM #4
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    Default Re: Sunken Gardens 7/16/11

    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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  5. 07-16-2011, 09:44 PM #5
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    Default Re: Sunken Gardens 7/16/11

    By 1924, the garden was attracting vistitors who paid 25 cents for a stroll through the beauitiful, lush gardens.
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  6. 07-16-2011, 09:54 PM #6
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    Default Re: Sunken Gardens 7/16/11

    The garden became world renowned for its unique collection of plants.
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  7. 07-16-2011, 10:05 PM #7
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    Default Re: Sunken Gardens 7/16/11

    Many of the original plants are still here to enjoy as you stroll through the trails.
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  8. 07-16-2011, 10:14 PM #8
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    Default Re: Sunken Gardens 7/16/11

    In 1998, Sunken Gardens was designated a local historic landmark.
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  9. 07-16-2011, 10:25 PM #9
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    Default Re: Sunken Gardens 7/16/11

    In 1999 the gardens were purchased by the City of St. Petersburg.
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  10. 07-16-2011, 10:33 PM #10
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    Default Re: Sunken Gardens 7/16/11

    The stroll continues...
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  11. 07-16-2011, 10:43 PM #11
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    Default Re: Sunken Gardens 7/16/11

    down the path...
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  12. 07-16-2011, 10:52 PM #12
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    Default Re: Sunken Gardens 7/16/11

    strolling along...
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  13. 07-17-2011, 12:34 AM #13
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    Default Re: Sunken Gardens 7/16/11

    A few drops of rain and the tour moves on.
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  14. 07-17-2011, 12:41 AM #14
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    Default Re: Sunken Gardens 7/16/11

    More...
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  15. 07-17-2011, 12:51 AM #15
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    Default Re: Sunken Gardens 7/16/11

    Have no idea what the non-croton plant is in this post, but I really liked it.
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  16. 07-17-2011, 01:00 AM #16
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    Default Re: Sunken Gardens 7/16/11

    as the tour draws towards the end...
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  17. 07-17-2011, 01:10 AM #17
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    Default Re: Sunken Gardens 7/16/11

    That is all I have of this great Sunken Garden.
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  18. 07-17-2011, 12:06 PM #18
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    Default Re: Sunken Gardens 7/16/11

    Thanks Phil, now I'm really sorry I couldn't attend.


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  19. 07-17-2011, 12:23 PM #19
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    Default Re: Sunken Gardens 7/16/11

    Great pics. thanks, Scott
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  20. 07-17-2011, 12:34 PM #20
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    Default Re: Sunken Gardens 7/16/11

    Enjoyed the photo tour - thanks!
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  21. 07-17-2011, 12:50 PM #21
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    Default Re: Sunken Gardens 7/16/11

    Thanks Scott, next best thing to being there!
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  22. 07-18-2011, 11:31 AM #22
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    Default Re: Sunken Gardens 7/16/11

    Scott,

    A great set of photos to help document the day.

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  23. 07-18-2011, 09:58 PM #23
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    Default Re: Sunken Gardens 7/16/11

    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!
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  24. 07-18-2011, 11:46 PM #24
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    Default Re: Sunken Gardens 7/16/11

    Maybe more of Sunken Gardens coming soon.
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