Showing posts with label attractions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label attractions. Show all posts
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Waterfall at Busch Gardens, Tampa, Florida
Waterfall at Busch GardensTampa, FloridaDecember 22, 2010
Theme parks are full of ideas that can be scaled down for use in the home garden. A waterfall is always a welcomed addition to any home garden water feature. Pictured is a larger waterfall at Busch Gardens that could easily be scaled down for the home garden. It's it lovely?
Happy Gardening!
Garden Gnome
©2006-2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Gator Pond at Busch Gardens
Gator Pond at Busch GardensDecember 16, 2010
When we first visited the resort where we ended up buying a vacation home I thought the cutesy warning signs about not feeding or antagonizing the alligators were meant to add a bit of humour. By the end of that first trip in 2009 I realized the alligators were very much real. We bought in March of 2010 but didn't see our new vacation home until May
When we first visited the resort where we ended up buying a vacation home I thought the cutesy warning signs about not feeding or antagonizing the alligators were meant to add a bit of humour. By the end of that first trip in 2009 I realized the alligators were very much real. We bought in March of 2010 but didn't see our new vacation home until May
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Powder Puff Plant (Calliandra haematocephala)
Powder Puff Plant (Calliandra haematocephala)December 16, 2010
As we were wandering through Busch Gardens I couldn't help but notice the Powder Puff Plant (Calliandra haematocephala). The leaves reminded me of Mimosa (sensitive fern) so I just had to touch them. They don't fold up like Mimosa does but they were still quite pretty. The Powder Puff Plant was planted to form a barrier between
As we were wandering through Busch Gardens I couldn't help but notice the Powder Puff Plant (Calliandra haematocephala). The leaves reminded me of Mimosa (sensitive fern) so I just had to touch them. They don't fold up like Mimosa does but they were still quite pretty. The Powder Puff Plant was planted to form a barrier between
Monday, January 24, 2011
Bamboo Fence
Bamboo Fence at Busch GardensDecember 16, 2010
During our visit to Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida I noticed the effective use of bamboo as a living screen and bamboo sticks as camouflage screening. Bamboo grows quickly and rather tall making it ideal for use as a living privacy screening not only from side views but also views from taller adjacent buildings. It can help as a sound barrier as
During our visit to Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida I noticed the effective use of bamboo as a living screen and bamboo sticks as camouflage screening. Bamboo grows quickly and rather tall making it ideal for use as a living privacy screening not only from side views but also views from taller adjacent buildings. It can help as a sound barrier as
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Giraffe Topiary at Busch Gardens, Tampa, Florida
Giraffe Topiary at Busch GardensDecember 16, 2010
I was totally amazed at the intricate topiaries at Busch Gardens. They were massive! This giraffe topiary was true to life size. It must take a lot of work to keep these topiaries looking as nice as they do. Aren't they impressive?
Happy Gardening!
Garden Gnome
©2006-2011
I was totally amazed at the intricate topiaries at Busch Gardens. They were massive! This giraffe topiary was true to life size. It must take a lot of work to keep these topiaries looking as nice as they do. Aren't they impressive?
Happy Gardening!
Garden Gnome
©2006-2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Cactus at Busch Gardens, Tampa, Florida
Cactus at Busch GardensDecember 16, 2010
The one thing I've noticed is cacti seem to be a plant of choice in home gardens where our vacation home is located. We have an agave catus with several babies in our front garden there. I've been looking for other cacti that will do well there. This impressive cactus caught my attention at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida. I will have to find out the
The one thing I've noticed is cacti seem to be a plant of choice in home gardens where our vacation home is located. We have an agave catus with several babies in our front garden there. I've been looking for other cacti that will do well there. This impressive cactus caught my attention at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida. I will have to find out the
Friday, January 21, 2011
Tiger Topiary at Busch Gardens, Tampa, Florida
Tiger Topiary at Busch GardensDecember 16, 2010
I was amazed at the details that the arborists were able to create on the many large topiaries at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida. All of the detail comes from the effective use of the placement of the plants used followed by the meticulous maintenance to keep the topiaries at their prime. The topiaries are just so impressive, don't your think?
I was amazed at the details that the arborists were able to create on the many large topiaries at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida. All of the detail comes from the effective use of the placement of the plants used followed by the meticulous maintenance to keep the topiaries at their prime. The topiaries are just so impressive, don't your think?
Thursday, January 20, 2011
A Walkway Arbor
Walkway Arbor at Busch Gardens, Tampa, FloridaDecember 16, 2010
Arbors are a traditional way of providing support for climbing plants while providing a shady spot to sit or walk. In urban settings they are often used as part of the entrance to the garden complete with a small gate. Home gardeners use them grow grapes or other vining plants while landscapers and homeowners often use arbors to
Arbors are a traditional way of providing support for climbing plants while providing a shady spot to sit or walk. In urban settings they are often used as part of the entrance to the garden complete with a small gate. Home gardeners use them grow grapes or other vining plants while landscapers and homeowners often use arbors to
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae)
Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae)December 16, 2010
During the first trip we made to Busch Gardens in December, I took a picture of this gorgeous yellow flower. Hurrying to catch up to the others I neglected to take a picture of the tag but I was sure I knew what the flower was so wasn't too worried. Going through the pictures to edit some of them for my blogs I was sure I knew the flower
During the first trip we made to Busch Gardens in December, I took a picture of this gorgeous yellow flower. Hurrying to catch up to the others I neglected to take a picture of the tag but I was sure I knew what the flower was so wasn't too worried. Going through the pictures to edit some of them for my blogs I was sure I knew the flower
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Butterfly Topiary (Busch Gardens, Tampa, Florida)
Butterfly TopiaryDecember 16, 2010
Bush Gardens has many fine examples of large topiaries. All of them are quite impressive to say the least. It is amazing how the arborist uses a combination of various plants to create the desired effect in the finished topiary. This huge butterfly topiary was near the pond with all of the California flamingoes and tucked back far enough to prevent getting
Bush Gardens has many fine examples of large topiaries. All of them are quite impressive to say the least. It is amazing how the arborist uses a combination of various plants to create the desired effect in the finished topiary. This huge butterfly topiary was near the pond with all of the California flamingoes and tucked back far enough to prevent getting
Monday, January 17, 2011
Gardenia (Gardenia augusta)
Gardenia(Gardenia augusta)December 16, 2010
Continuing on with sharing a few pictures of our visiting Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida here is a picture of a gorgeous Gardenia with the information tag. I mentioned that many of the plant species within the park had information tags. Each tag gives the common and scientific name as well as a few details about the plant. The Gardenia (Gardenia
Continuing on with sharing a few pictures of our visiting Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida here is a picture of a gorgeous Gardenia with the information tag. I mentioned that many of the plant species within the park had information tags. Each tag gives the common and scientific name as well as a few details about the plant. The Gardenia (Gardenia
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Hollis Garden (Lakeland, Florida)
Hollis GardenJanuary 14, 2009During our recent vacation to the sun and warmth of Florida our friends who vacation there for the entire winter (lucky them) took us sightseeing. One of our stops was Hollis Garden. This beautiful 1.2 acre garden that was donated to Lakeland is located on the south side of Lake Mirror Park in Lakeland. It is home to thousands of flowers, trees, shrubs, vegetables
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