{"id":797,"date":"2017-10-31T04:30:41","date_gmt":"2017-10-31T04:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/countyadvisoryboard.com\/?p=797"},"modified":"2017-12-17T01:39:00","modified_gmt":"2017-12-17T06:39:00","slug":"florida-botanical-gardens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/countyadvisoryboard.com\/florida-botanical-gardens\/","title":{"rendered":"FLORIDA BOTANICAL GARDENS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.51&#8243;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.51&#8243; background_position_1=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat_1=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.51&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Florida Botanical Gardens is a beautiful oasis tucked in Largo, Florida.\u00a0 Follow the walking paths as they showcase the beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/countyadvisoryboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/banner-gardens.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-798 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/countyadvisoryboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/banner-gardens.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"530\" height=\"175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/countyadvisoryboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/banner-gardens.jpg 530w, https:\/\/countyadvisoryboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/banner-gardens-300x99.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><\/a>fauna and other natural resources in this serene atmosphere. The gardens are great for the young and the young at heart.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission to the gardens is free. Donations are accepted.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Throughout the Botanical Gardens you will find several different gardens including an herb garden, fruit, vegetable, native plants garden and more!<\/p>\n<p>Let the kids explore the Butterfly Garden located in front of the Welcome Center. Take a seat on the Butterfly Chair and see the mosaic stepping stones while the butterflies flutter nearby.<\/p>\n<p>As you stroll through the gardens, there are many places where you will see all types of art\u2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mosaic bench<\/li>\n<li>Water fountain sculpture<\/li>\n<li>Mural near the Tropical Fruit Garden<\/li>\n<li>Sculpture in the pond<\/li>\n<li>Hand painted picnic table<\/li>\n<li>Musical instruments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/countyadvisoryboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/clark-gardens-botanical-park-public-garden-environmental-e1513146946682.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-799 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/countyadvisoryboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/clark-gardens-botanical-park-public-garden-environmental-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>There are paved paths that run throughout the gardens and a boardwalk. There are three bridges that connect the gardens. The north bridge connects to the Tropical Fruit area &amp; Children\u2019s Trail, the center bridge is the main bridge into the gardens and the south bridge connects to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/familyfriendlytampabay.com\/heritage-village-in-largo\/\">Heritage Village<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Keep your eyes peeled, over 150 types of bird, mammals, and reptiles have been spotted at the Florida Botanical Gardens. If you find yourself needing a break from your walking tour through the gardens, there are a number of benches located throughout to help you rest from the Florida heat.<\/p>\n<p>Make it a day trip by pairing your visit with the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/familyfriendlytampabay.com\/heritage-village-in-largo\/\">Heritage Village<\/a>\u00a0next door. They both are free to visit. On county holidays they are closed.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"qmcbox\" title=\"Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd. Largo, FL 33774 - (727) 582-2100\"><strong>Florida Botanical Gardens<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"blue_regular\">12520 Ulmerton Rd.<br \/>\nLargo, FL 33774<br \/>\n(727) 582-2100<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Garden Hours:<\/strong><br \/>\n<span class=\"blue_regular\">Open daily from<br \/>\n7 a.m. until sunset<\/span><br \/>\nDaily closing time<br \/>\nis posted at the<br \/>\nentrance to the garden.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Welcome Center Hours:<\/strong><br \/>\n8 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m.<br \/>\nMonday \u2013 Friday<br \/>\nClosed weekends and<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinellascounty.org\/holiday.htm\">County Holidays<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]    <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Florida Botanical Gardens is a beautiful oasis tucked in Largo, Florida.  Follow the walking paths as they showcase the beautiful fauna and other natural resources in this serene atmosphere. 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