☀️🌿Garden Goddess 🌿☀️ . . . #sunkengardensstpete #floridalife #girlsday #botanicalgardens
Visited the Sunken Gardens in St. Petersburg 🪷🏵🌴 . . . #historicalplace #sunkengardensstpete #floridalife #stpetersburg
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Even when it's raining @sunkengardenstpete looks like fairytale ✨ . . . . . #sunkengardenswedding #sunkengarden #sunkengardensstpete #tampawedding #tampaweddingphotographer #stpeteweddingphotographer #saintpetersburgweddingphotographer #floridaweddingphotographer #documentaryweddingphotographer #candidweddingphotographer #timelessweddingphotographer
Happy Earth Day from Sunken Gardens! 🌎 No matter where you are in the world, we hope you have a "flamazing" day celebrating our beautiful planet. 🦩 From towering trees to pink birds and buzzing bees, there are so many natural wonders to celebrate. If you visit the Gardens today, be sure to pick up one of our free Earth Day scavenger hunts. 🌿 📸: Maria Flanagan #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #flamingos #earthday #tropicalparadise #botanicalgardens #historicgardens #stpete #fl #florida
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Celebrate our wonderful planet all weekend with an Earth Day Scavenger Hunt at Sunken Gardens! 🌏 Which of our flamingos laid an egg? What power can our Growing Stone give you? Find out by exploring Sunken Gardens’ winding paths, exotic birds, turtles, butterflies, and flowers on a self-guided scavenger hunt at your leisure. You may just win some Florida wildflower seeds and other prizes to celebrate Earth Day all year long! 🌸 Available from Saturday, April 20 through Monday, April 22 during normal operating hours. Face painting by @glittergigglesllc will be available for an additional cost at select times (April 20 from 10 am to 12 pm). 🎨 Scavenger hunt is free with Gardens’ admission or membership. No pre-registration required. Visit the link in our Events story highlights for more information! 📸: Julia Calvert #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #earthday #scavengerhunt #nature #botanicalgardens #historicgardens #florida #stpete
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We went on a wonderful Segway tour of St. Petersburg, and one of the highlights was a visit to the Sunken Gardens. Here are some flora and fauna photos - for Segway shots, visit @doosamazingsegwaytours - my kids already gave *her* permission to post photos of them, but they'll be particular about me posting. Visiting the garden with a knowledgeable guide was a great way to experience an otherwise overwhelming diversity of plants!! #stpete #doosamazingsegwaytours #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete
Happy #WhatsBloomingWednesday! 🪻 If you’ve wandered past our koi pond recently, you may have noticed large blueish-purple flowers blooming along the banks. These stunning blooms with intricate petal patterns are Giant Apostles’ Irises (also known as Iris Neomarica caerulea ‘Regina’). Their flowers typically only last one day, but they will bloom multiple times during their blooming season. Giant Apostles’ Irises can grow to be 2-3 feet tall, and they thrive in areas of full sun to partial shade. #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #botanicalgardens #giantapostlesiris #whatsblooming #tropicalparadise #florida #stpete
Today will go down in history as the day I asked you to be my wife. one chapter ends and another begins. Trinity, you are the love of my life, usually I wouldn’t attend math class but, for you I showed up. this is my promise moving forward, to keep showing up. Forevermore my love🫶🏾 <3 The Last picture for those that don’t know is from middle school (2014) it’s iconic picture. #sunkengardensstpete
Join Vandana Dillon (Awaken 2 Yoga) this Wednesday, April 10 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm for Meditation, Mindfulness Walk, Gentle Yoga, and Sound Healing in Sunken Gardens. 🌿 This relaxing evening in the Gardens will begin with a short meditation followed by a 20 minute mindful walk, a gentle yoga practice (beginners welcome), and a relaxing Crystal Bowl Sound Bath led by Vandana. Limited availability. General price: $44 / $49 day-of. Sunken Gardens member price: $39 /$44 day-of. (Memberships will be checked at the door for reduced fee). Pre-registration by Venmo or CashApp is required. Visit our website (sunkengardens.org) to learn more about payment and other important details. 🌱 #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #stpete #florida #botanicalgardens #mindfulness
It’s a beautiful Sunday morning at Sunken Gardens, and we can’t wait for Orchid Festival to begin! ☺️ Before we open, we wanted to share some reminders to make your experience as wonderful as can be: ⏰ Orchid Festival is from 10 am to 4 pm. 🚙 Parking will be extremely limited due to large crowds and our shared parking lot. We encourage guests to carpool, ride share, bike, or walk to Orchid Festival. 🎟️ This special event is free with Sunken Gardens’ admission or membership. To expedite festival admissions in a timely manner, we will not process any new memberships during the festival. 👥 Due to the popularity of this special event, there may be a considerable wait to enter the Gardens. Please anticipate lines. Want to learn more? Visit our Orchid Festival event page (linked in our Event story highlights). We hope to see you there! Here are some photos from last year’s event. 🪻 #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #orchids #orchidfestival #florida #stpete #botanicalgardens
My favorite photo from #sunkengardensstpete today. It almost looks like an oil painting to me so I think this will be my next painting….. #familydayout #stpetersburgflorida #flamingo #sunkengardens
As we move into spring and summer, temperatures will continue to rise... and so will the number of garden pests. 🌱 If you’re interested in learning how to manage pests without using toxic or harmful products, look no further! Join us at the Gardens on Saturday, April 13 from 10:30 am to 12 pm for Elise Pickett’s Pesticide Free Gardening Talk. Elise Pickett, founder of @theurbanharvest, will be sharing her tried and true tips for creating a successful pesticide free garden. She will also delve into pest identification so that you know exactly what you’re dealing with when pest management is needed. 🌿 Talk is free with Sunken Gardens’ admission or membership. No pre-registration required. Held in our shaded amphitheater. Visit the link in our Event story highlights for more information. 🍅 #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #botanicalgardens #floridagardening #organicgardening #florida #stpete
It was a lovely morning in the Gardens, made even more beautiful by the presence of these talented artists. 🎨🌴 Earlier today, a group of plein air artists were given the special opportunity to create works of art at select locations throughout Sunken Gardens. Staff and guests got to see the Gardens through artists’ eyes as we watched them paint and illustrate various scenes from our tropical landscape. 🌺 #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #botanicalgardens #pleinair #pleinairart #stpete #florida
Did you know that Sunken Gardens has over 100 years of history? 😮🦩🌴 In 1911, George Turner Sr. and his wife Eula purchased 4.1 acres of land on the site of a sinkhole. Slowly but surely, they began transforming the property into their own tropical paradise. By the mid-1930s, visitors could pay 15 cents to wander around the Turner family’s ever-evolving garden of fruit trees and flowering plants. Come visit our History Center to learn more about the Turner family and Sunken Gardens’ incredible story! The History Center is located within our original 1940s entrance building, which was restored in 2022. 📸 1. Sunken Gardens History Center by Maria Flanagan 2. George Turner Sr. and his daughter-in-law Lucy Turner posed at the entrance of Sunken Gardens in the 1940s. Image courtesy of the Sunken Gardens archives. Funds for the 1940s-era entrance restoration and historical exhibits came from Florida’s Division of Historical Resources, the City of St. Petersburg, Florida, Penny for Pinellas and the Sunken Gardens Forever Foundation. #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #floridatourism #historicstpete #botanicalgardens #florida #historicgarden
Check out THE COLON WEDDING photos taken by @ambermcwhorterphotography 💕🥂 #gorgeous venue @sunkengardensstpete planner @chantillychiccelebrations hmu @femmeakoi florals @izasflowers catering @amicis_catered_cuisine DJ @djfreshevents rentals @gabroeventservices officiant @sensationalceremonies . . . . #sunkengardens #sunkengardenswedding #sunkengarden #sunkengardensstpete #stpetewedding #stpeteweddingphotographer #weddingday #amiciscatering
REPOST from @sunkengardensstpete Mark your calendars! Orchid Festival will be on Sunday, April 7 from 10 am to 4 pm at Sunken Gardens. 💐 With thousands of orchids & orchid-related products for sale and a line-up of expert speakers, this flowery festival is your one-stop shop for all things orchid. Visit our Orchid Festival event page for more details and tips. 🌸 ———————————————— We are excited for the annual Orchid festival and will have a booth set up. We can’t wait to see you all there! #sunkengardensforever #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #botanicalgardens #orchid #event #stpete #sunshinecity
TOMORROW! 🌷🐝🌸🦋 Celebrate the start of spring at our Spring Plant Sale this Sunday, March 24. From 12 pm to 3 pm, check out local vendors and treat yourself or a loved one to a new plant purchase. Learn more about Florida native plants, orchids, carnivorous plants, worms and vermicast, and more. Vendors: Living Roots Eco Design & Plant Nursery Laica Worms & Vermicast St. Pete Orchid Farm Amelia’s Garden Pinellas Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society Little Red Wagon Native Nursery Critter Companions by Kenny Coogan Talks: 1:30 pm - How to Repot Orchids with Beth Sedacca, Sunken Gardens’ orchid care guru 2:15 pm - How to Manage Food Waste through Worm Farming with Laica Worms Event is free with paid Gardens’ admission or membership. Vendors located on our Wedding Lawn. Follow the link in our Event story highlights for more information. 🌱 📸 1. @livingrootsecodesign 2. @laicawormss 3. @thestpeteorchidfarm 4. @amelias_garden_fl 5. @floridanativeplantsociety Pinellas Chapter 6. @butterfly_tampa 7. @crittercompanionsbykennycoogan #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #botanicalgardens #springplantsale #spring #plantsale #florida #stpete
Happy #FlowerFriday! Under the shade of our old orchid arbor, several ornamental species are putting on a delicate show. 🌿 Indian Clock Vine is an evergreen vine that sports uniquely shaped flowers of deep red and yellow. This species (Thunbergia mysorensis) is not an orchid, but its intricate blooms are no less stunning. Below these hanging beauties, you’ll find some Nun’s orchids (Phaius grandifolius). These white and purple flowers are named for their resemblance to a nun’s habit. Nun’s orchid is a terrestrial species that will thrive when planted in the ground. Both of these plants are displayed only a short walk away from our Wedding Lawn, where vendors will set up for our Spring Plant Sale this Sunday, March 24. Come see these gorgeous blooms and check out some wonderful vendors this weekend. (Visit the link in our Event story highlights for more information). 📸: Jennifer Tyson #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #botanicalgardens #tropicalplants #indianclockvine #orchids #whatsblooming #florida #stpete
THE COLON WEDDING | venue @sunkengardensstpete planner @chantillychiccelebrations hmu @femmeakoi florals @izasflowers catering @amicis_catered_cuisine DJ @djfreshevents rentals @gabroeventservices officiant @sensationalceremonies . . . . #sunkengardens #sunkengardenswedding #sunkengarden #sunkengardensstpete #stpetewedding #stpeteweddingphotographer
We took a small detour back to St Pete to spend time with our friends and make some new ones! We explored the sunken gardens, jammed out to emo music, and grilled n chilled. So cool how timing lined up to get to see our Wisconsin frens, @blue_artemis8 and @blackwell8010 🥳
Our Spring Plant Sale is less than a week away! 🤩 Visit Sunken Gardens on Sunday, March 24 from 12 to 3 pm to check out a unique selection of plants for sale, like these impressive carnivorous plants and ant plants from Critter Companions by Kenny Coogan. Vendors: @crittercompanionsbykennycoogan @livingrootsecodesign @amelias_garden_fl @floridanativeplantsociety Pinellas Chapter @thestpeteorchidfarm @laicawormss @butterfly_tampa Talks: 1:30 pm - How to Repot Orchids with Beth Sedacca, Sunken Gardens’ orchid care guru 2:15 pm - How to Manage Food Waste through Worm Farming with Laica Worms We hope to see you there. 🌸🐝 Click the link in our Events Story Highlights for more information. 📸: @crittercompanionsbykennycoogan #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #botanicalgardens #stpete #florida #plantsale #carnivorousplants #tropicalplants
It’s #FlowerFriday, and our coral honeysuckle is looking as sweet as can be. 😊 Coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) is a Florida native vine that produces bright tubular flowers. Its coral-colored blooms attract butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds. Later in the year, when these blossoms transform into red berries, songbirds also flock to this vining plant. Whether you’re looking for a way to support Florida wildlife or searching for a bright addition to your landscape, coral honeysuckle is a fantastic alternative to invasive Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica). 📸: Jennifer Tyson #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #floridanativeplants #floridanatives #honeysuckle #springflower #florida #botanicalgardens
Mark your calendars! Sunken Gardens’ Orchid Festival will be on Sunday, April 7 from 10 am to 4 pm. 💐 With thousands of orchids & orchid-related products for sale and a line-up of expert speakers, this flowery festival is your one-stop shop for all things orchid. 🌸 Festival is free with paid Gardens’ admission or membership. NOTE: We will not be processing new memberships during the orchid festival. This helps is expedite festival admissions in a timely manner. Parking is extremely limited; we encourage guests to carpool, ride share, bike, or walk to this special event. Click the link in our Events story highlights to find out more! #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #botanicalgardens #orchid #orchids #florida #stpete
Happy #WhatsBloomingWednesday! 🌸 Azaleas are blooming in the Gardens. In Florida, azaleas typically bloom between late February and early April. There are a couple types of azaleas that will survive in South Florida, but most azaleas are better suited for North or Central Florida. Regardless of where they are, these beautiful blooms do best in areas of filtered sunlight. ☀️ 📸: Jennifer Tyson #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #botanicalgardens #historicgardens #azaleas #florida #blooming
There's nothing like a wedding ceremony filled with both laughter and tears! Don't miss Claire and Pierce's beautiful St. Petersburg wedding! It's our Special Moments Event Planning Real Wedding this week! 📷 @limelightphotos 💐 @lous.florist 🏛 @sunkengardensstpete #stpetebride #stpetegroom #stpetewedding #stpeteweddingceremony #stpeteweddings #stpeteweddingplanner #sunkengardensstpete #sunkengardenstpeteflorida #sunkengardenswedding #sunkengardensweddings #sunkengardensweddingcoordinator #sunkengardensweddingplanner
Huge thank you to Susan Thorpe and Gretchen Warren of Ikebana International St. Petersburg - Chapter 65 for demonstrating their incredible ikebana skills at Sunken Gardens this past Saturday. 🌿 It was fascinating to see these two talented artists arrange a diverse array of botanical elements into one-of-a-kind, organic works of art! All of these ikebana works were created with the intention of giving new life to typically unwanted yard waste, including invasive species. 📸: Jennifer Tyson #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #botanicalgardens #florida #ikebana #ikebanainternational
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TOMORROW! 🌿 Stop by the Gardens on Saturday, March 2 from 11 am to 12 pm for our Ikebana Demonstration. Presenters Susan Thorpe and Gretchen Warren of Ikebana International St. Petersburg - Chapter 65 will demonstrate how to create beautiful botanical displays from garden cast-offs. Check out these past examples of their incredible work! 🌷 Demonstration is free with Gardens admission or membership. No pre-registration required. Held in our Amphitheater. 📸: Ikebana International St. Petersburg - Chapter 65 (Visit their page on Facebook to see even more stunning examples of this Japanese art form!) 1. Ikebana by Gretchen Warren 2. Ikebana by Susan Thorpe 3. Ikebana by Gretchen Warren 4. Ikebana by Susan Thorpe #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #ikebana #ikebanainternational #botanicalgardens
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Happy #WhatsBloomingWednesday! 🌺 Many of our hibiscus species have been displaying the most beautiful blooms lately. The genus Hibiscus is made up of several hundred species of flowering plants. Many hibiscus blooms only last for a day or so before dropping off the plant. No matter how short-lived they may be, these tropical flowers are always a welcome reminder that we truly live in paradise. 🌴 Have you gotten to see any of these gorgeous blooms over the past couple weeks? #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #whatsblooming #hibiscus #tropicalparadise #botanicalgardens #florida #tropicalflowers
Ready for spring time. #35mmfilm #kodakultramax400 #filmphotography #macrofilmphotography #macrophotography #flowersofinstagram #sunkengardensstpete
It is always a beautiful day for a stroll through Sunken Gardens. 🌴 Did you know that @vspc is holding their annual Best of St. Pete/Clearwater Awards? We are so excited to be nominated for two categories: “Best Walk in the Park” and “Best Wedding Venue.” Vote for Sunken Gardens now using the link below! 🗳 https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/vote-best-of-st-pete-clearwater?fbclid=IwAR2CRJRZh1o3fh9lDY6DWB5AgurYuzIztJBHgL4Aq2i9QAVpEwAUTralN9s 📸: City of St. Petersburg #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #stpete #BestOfAwards #botanicalgardens #florida
Happy #WhatsBloomingWednesday! ✨ Chalice vine, also known as Cup of Gold, is currently blooming in our North Lawn. This flowering vine is native to Mexico and certain Central American countries. It is known for producing sizable buds that balloon out into large yellow flowers. Although these beautiful blooms are visually breathtaking, chalice vine as a whole is considered to be toxic. Its toxicity is a biological defense mechanism the plant uses to protect itself in nature. As with all our plants, we ask that guests enjoy these magnificent blooms with their eyes only. 📸: Jennifer Tyson #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #tropicalparadise #botanicalgardens #whatsblooming
RIP girl, I will never forget you… #rip #paquitatheparrot #parrot #sunkengardensstpete
What a beautiful wedding to kick off my 2024 wedding season with Bri & Dino at @sunkengardensstpete . . . . . #sunkengardenswedding #sunkengarden #sunkengardensstpete #tampawedding #tampaweddingphotographer #stpeteweddingphotographer #saintpetersburgweddingphotographer #floridaweddingphotographer #documentaryweddingphotographer #candidweddingphotographer #timelessweddingphotographer
Witness a centuries-old art form come to life right before your eyes. 🌿 Join us in the Gardens on Saturday, March 2 from 11 am to 12 pm for an Ikebana Demonstration. Observe presenters from Ikebana International St. Petersburg - Chapter 65 as they create beautiful ikebana with garden cast-offs. Susan Thorpe, instructor in the Ohara School of Ikebana, and Gretchen Warren, Instructor in the Ichiyo School, take the mystery out of this traditional art form. Demonstration is free with Gardens admission or membership. No pre-registration required. Held in our Amphitheater. Visit our Facebook event page for more details. 🪻(Link in our Stories and Event highlights) #sunkengardens #botanicalgardens #sunkengardensstpete #ikebana
Got to take a stroll through the Sunken Gardens and all I can say is awww.... It is a little hidden gem not far from St. Pete Pier or the beach. Did not know when entering this garden that I would get to see a few animals including a separate one that asked us "What's up?". Listening and seeing the little group of flamingos was special and relaxing all at the same time. They played in the water and huddled in their little groups. However, this garden is simply stunning. #sunkengarden #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #virginiakozakphotography
Tourists in our own city today! What a perfect day to check out #sunkengardensstpete , established by plumber George Turner in 1911. How it started? Turner purchased the 4.1 acres that would later become a world-famous botanical attraction. Using an elaborate maze of clay tiles, he drained what was known as Curlew Pond, leaving a rich muck soil that was ideal for his favorite hobby – gardening. Neighbors so enjoyed strolling through Mr. Turner’s garden, that by the early 1930’s he was charging fifteen cents for tours. George’s wife, Mrs. Eula Turner shared her husbands’ love of plants and played a large role in establishing the gardens as a landmark. Their children and grandchildren continued the family vision and created this unique tropical garden with its flowing ponds. 🌿🌺 #SunkenGardens #botanicalhistory #thingstodoinsaintpete
🌸 All that cold weather has helped our many varieties of camellias begin their glorious bloom cycle! We're located in the southernmost area of their range, and appreciate them all the more for this reason. Enjoy their ephemeral beauty during these gorgeous sunny days here at #sunkengardensstpete. Happy #FlowerFriday! #camellias #gardenflowers #historicgarden #wintergarden
Happy Valentine's Day from Sunken Gardens! 💌 Whether you're spending the day with your flock or flying solo this year, we hope your day is as sweet as can be. Enjoy these digital valentines featuring just a few of our beloved resident animals. Send them to friends and family to spread the love! ❤ #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #valentines #valentinesday #animalvalentines #tropicalbird #botanicalgardens #florida
Monarch butterflies are known for their impressive migrations, but did you know that there is a resident population of these magnificent pollinators that stays in Florida all year? 🐛 Learn why certain monarchs stay in Florida year-round and much more at tomorrow’s lunch & learn program, “For the Love of Monarchs.” From 12:30 to 1:30 pm on February 14, join Wendy Risk—Sunken Gardens’ docent and award-winning teacher—as she leads this informative talk! Talk is free with Gardens admission or membership. Carrabba’s will provide grab-and-go lunch options to participants for purchase. No pre-registration required. Held in our Garden Room. Visit our Facebook event page for more details. 🦋 #sunkengardens #monarchbutterfly #pollinators #florida #protectpollinators #sunkengardensstpete
February in St. Pete including white pelicans visiting for winter @ilovetheburg @stpeteisawesome #florida #stpetersburgflorida #stpete #floridalife #floridabirds #floridabirding #floridawinter #birding #birdphotography #birdsofflorida #birds #pelicans #pelican #whitepelican #birdsofinstagram #coffeepotbayou #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #tabebuia #tabebuiatree #pinktabebuia #trumpettree #downtownstpete #tampabay #westflorida
There is no better way to celebrate the start of warmer weather and sunnier days than with our Spring Plant Sale in the Gardens! 🌼 Stop by Sunken Gardens on Sunday, March 24 from 12 pm to 3 pm to browse a wonderful selection of carnivorous plants, unique orchids, native plants, & more available for purchase at our spring market. The event will feature a variety of vendors, including: - Critter Companions by Kenny Coogan (@crittercompanionsbykennycoogan) - Amelia's Garden (@amelias_garden_fl) - Living Roots Eco Design & Plant Nursery (@livingrootsecodesign) - Pinellas Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society (@floridanativeplantsociety) - St. Pete Orchid Farm (@thestpeteorchidfarm) - Laica Worms (@laicawormss) - Little Red Wagon Native Nursery (@butterfly_tampa) We hope to see you there! 🌿 #sunkengardens #botanicalgarden #plantsale #florida #sunkengardensstpete
Wishing everyone a wonderful #FlamingoFriday! 🦩 It’s a beautiful day in St. Pete. Come spend it with us and our flock at Sunken Gardens. ☀️ #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #flamingos #tropicalparadise #botanicalgarden #stpete #florida
PERFECT! Laugh, have fun and enjoy the moment! 📷 @limelightphotos 💐 @lous.florist 🏛 @sunkengardensstpete #weddingday #weddingceremony #outdoorweddingceremony #gardenwedding #flowergirls #stpetewedding #stpeteweddings #stpeteweddingcoordinator #stpeteweddingplanner #sunkengardensstpete #sunkengardensstpetewedding
Show a little love for pollinators this Valentine's Day. 🦋 Join us on Wednesday, February 14 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm for our lunch and learn program, "For the Love of Monarchs." Explore the life cycles of monarch butterflies and learn how we can best protect these imperiled pollinators. Wendy Risk, Sunken Gardens’ docent and award-winning teacher, leads this talk complete with free Florida wildflower seeds to start your own native garden for monarchs & other pollinators. 🌼 Grab-and-go lunch options from Carrabba’s will be available to participants for purchase. Talk is free with Gardens admission or membership. No pre-registration required. Held in the Garden Room. #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #monarchbutterfly #pollinators
Located in Pinellas County—the most densely populated county in Florida—Sunken Gardens represents one of many important green spaces in the area. 🌱 Green spaces provide a host of benefits for humans, but they can also serve as areas of refuge for wildlife. Even curated patches of vegetation like Sunken Gardens make it easier for different species to find shelter and food. Wading birds like the Great Egret pictured here are common visitors to the Gardens, and it’s always a special day when we get to watch them preen by the waterside or carefully walk down our historic paths as they hunt for Cuban brown anoles. Just as you would observe our resident tropical birds from a safe distance, we ask that all guests also respect wild visitors in the Gardens by giving them space to engage in their natural behaviors. 📸: Julia Calvert #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #greategret #wildlifewednesday #stpete #florida
Happy #FlamingoFriday 🦩 In just a few weeks, we’ll be celebrating our flock at our annual Flamingo Festival, and you’re invited! Join us on Sunday, February 25 for tons of flamingo fun. Take part in kids’ activities led by Great Explorations Children’s Museum. Enjoy live music performed by Joe Farren. Get your sparkle on with face paint and biodegradable glitter from Glitter & Giggles. Food from Floribbean Fusion and beverages, including “flamosas,” will be available for purchase. @great_explorations @joefarrenmusic @floribbeanfusion @glittergigglesllc Event is free with Gardens admission or membership. Last admission will be sold at 4 pm. Don’t forget to wear pink for $1 off admission! 💕 Visit our Facebook event page for more details. #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #stpete #flamingos
We’re so thrilled to welcome Buffett, our new keel-billed toucan, into the Sunken Gardens family. But did you know—Buffett isn’t the first toucan to call the Gardens home? 🌴 In the 1960s, the Turner family brought in a number of toucan species to the Gardens. Toucans were a fan-favorite among guests and staff alike, and they were featured in logos, guidebooks, and quirky celebrity photo-ops. Buffett’s presence in the Gardens breathes new life into a rich legacy. While he certainly evokes memories of Sunken Gardens’ technicolor past, Buffett also embodies one of our main missions: to provide a life of fulfillment to tropical birds while also educating the public about the importance of caring for these incredible animals. 🦜 Over the next few weeks, Buffett will spend his time behind the scenes where he will get acclimated to his new home and the Sunken Gardens animal care team. We look forward to introducing Buffett to guests in March. 📸: Sunken Gardens’ archive. (1) Professional golfer Arnold Palmer posing with a toucan and Miss Sunken Gardens, Lana Sloniger (2) Vintage photograph of a Sunken Gardens toucan (3) Childhood photo of Kathy Turner Lee, granddaughter of Sunken Gardens’ founders George & Eula Turner, posing with a toucan. (Image courtesy of Kathy Turner Lee). (4) Vintage photograph of a Sunken Gardens toucan #throwbackthursday #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #historicgarden #historicfl #florida
A new feathered friend is soaring into Sunken Gardens... Meet Buffett! ❤️ We are very excited to announce that Buffett, a beautiful 5-year-old keel-billed toucan, will be the newest addition to our flock of resident tropical birds. Buffett is coming to us from Bark Life Market and More: a full-service market, boarding and grooming facility, with locations in St. Petersburg and Seminole. “We are so grateful to Bark Life and the Vasquez Family for donating Buffett to Sunken Gardens,” said Supervisor, Dwayne Biggs. “Buffett will be a great addition to our bird family and is a welcome element in preserving the history of our landmark roadside attraction. Additionally, he will serve as an ambassador for conservation of the declining species.” Keel-billed toucans (Ramphastos sulfuratus) are also known as sulfur-breasted or rainbow-billed toucans. They inhabit tropical and subtropical jungles and rainforests from southern Mexico to northern Colombia. Over the next few weeks, Buffett will spend his time behind the scenes where he will get acclimated to his new home and the Sunken Gardens animal care team. We look forward to introducing Buffett to guests in March. In the meantime, join us in giving a virtual warm welcome to the newest avian member of the Sunken Gardens family! @barklifeinc @barklifestpete #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #animalcare #toucan #keelbilledtoucan
Beautiful place to try out the new camera. 📷🌴 #sunkengardensstpete #sunkengardens #stpete #florida
Check out this cutie on one of the only non-invasive lantana species in Florida. 🐝 Happy #FlowerFriday! Buttonsage (Lantana involucrata) smells like, well… sage. These tiny flowers bloom all year long, including winter. That’s great news for bees that are on the lookout for native blooms that haven’t gone dormant. It forms a pretty evergreen and drought tolerant shrub that is buzzing with life! To learn more about buttonsage, visit our IG stories for a fun video from the Florida Wildflower Foundation. 🌸 #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #floridanativespecies #pollinators #floridawildflowers
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Happy #WhatsBloomingWednesday! 🌴 Ti plant (referred to as kī in Hawai’i) is a tropical species that is native to parts of Asia, Australia, and several Pacific islands. This green, leafy specimen is considered to be a canoe plant in Hawai’i—it is one of many important plants that Polynesian settlers carried on their voyages and introduced to the islands centuries ago. For generations, Hawaiians have utilized many parts of the ti plant in every day life. Depending on how they are prepared, the roots of the ti plant can be served as a treat or turned into an alcoholic beverage called ʻōkolehao. Ti leaves are used in cooking as well as for ceremonial purposes, woven into clothing or footwear, and more. To learn more about ti and other Polynesian introduction plants in Hawai’i, visit https://www.manoaheritagecenter.org/moolelo/polynesian-introduction-plants/ki-ti/ #sunkengardens #sunkengardensstpete #botanicalgardens #tropicalplants
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