The hidden wonders of St. Pete's Sunken Gardens

Sunken Gardens, St. Petersburg’s oldest living museum, is a botanical paradise amid a bustling city. It was developed by George Turner in 1903 and he opened to the public around 1935. Since then it has become a historical roadside attraction.
The park was originally a sunken hole or pond with a lot of muck in it. Turner pumped the water out and started planting what has grown into a beautiful oasis in St. Petersburg.
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[@kathleenboggan6616]

We need lots more places like this. Amazing.👍😎

[@Pepesplants]

Nice speaking with you today Wayne. Look forward to visiting soon.

[@jolus6678]

I wouldn't say a sinkhole filled with a vast array of Tropical plants from all around the world gives you the feeling of "Old Florida" lol. That area would have looked very different in the early days of being "developed", mostly scraggly pines and grasses. St, Pete was very prone to wild fires back in the day.