The Flowers of Busch Gardens

There is nothing like a beautiful garden and Bush Gardens in Tampa Florida is really a delight to the eye.  

Busch Gardens is true to it's name and there are mini gardens everywhere.  This is a very small sampling. 


It is still summer here in Tampa even though the calendar says it is now autumn


Shades of pink abound even in the foliage


 There were quite a variety of Orchids


Also other flowers.  This one looks as if it has been painted...could that be?  


 I loved the combination of pink and purple in one blossom


The flowers were almost as numerous as the bees


Pots and planters were everywhere as well as lush gardens


Shaded by palms, orchids and variegated foliage grew thickly around the base.


Even many of the trees had huge blossoms so beautiful they took your breath away. 

To hear more about Tampa's Busch Gardens I wrote an article HERE.  We had a wonderful celebration of  Bill's 66th birthday when we took the day to come to the park using our season pass.  A thrifty way to celebrate! 



Linking to:
Share Your Cup
Ivy and Elephants
Treasure Hunt Thursday
Ladies Only
Simple and Sweet Friday
The Thrifty Groove
Pink Saturday

Comments

Paulette said…
The flowers on the tree are absolutely beautiful. I have read your other article on Yahoo, and I must tell say you write beautifully.
September 25, 2013 at 2:51 PM
Madonna/aka/Ms Lemon of Make Mine Lemon said…
I am a foodie, but it is difficult to pass up a little flower therapy. The bromeliad you linked is identical to one I have on my patio. It was a gift from my sister. When it finished blooming I set it outside thinking it was spent. It grows little shoots that grow up to be big blooming shoots. I love the pink and purple of the blossom.

Madonna/aka/Ms. Lemon
MakeMineLemon
September 25, 2013 at 7:01 PM
~Lavender Dreamer~ said…
I've always heard it's a beautiful place to visit but I haven't been yet. I hope you had good weather! Happy Birthday to Bill! Hugs!
September 25, 2013 at 8:10 PM
Jill said…
It must be a beautiful place!!
September 25, 2013 at 11:19 PM
MastHoliday said…
Beautiful flowers captured by you!
September 26, 2013 at 7:45 AM
mispapelicos said…
Thank you for these delightful flowers, my dear Jennie.
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September 26, 2013 at 8:26 AM
Rambling Woods said…
Beautiful tropicals which you don't see where I live..Michelle
September 26, 2013 at 11:50 AM
My name is Riet said…
We were there at least 15 years ago but I remember how beautiful it was. Thank you for sharing, your photo;s are so pretty.
September 26, 2013 at 3:38 PM
Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson said…
Beautiful! One of my favorite things to do both at home and when traveling is to tour gardens. Always brings such delight. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
September 26, 2013 at 3:41 PM
Linda @ A La Carte said…
So many beautiful flowers! I love to visit places like this! Thanks for sharing at TTF!
September 27, 2013 at 12:07 PM
Rose Brier Studio said…
I love to see pink flowers one doesn't expect -- like on tropical and desert plants.
Happy Pink Saturday,
~Marilee
September 28, 2013 at 7:17 AM
jeanne, backyard neighbor said…
Hello Jeannie Marie, I have been to Bush Gardens many times over the years and it is a beautiful place to visit. Lucky you. The flowers you shared are so pretty in pink. We pinkies always notice everything PINK don't we? Big smile here.
xo, Jeanne
September 28, 2013 at 2:02 PM
Debbiedoos said…
Looks beautiful there. We have never been and we lived in Florida for nine years. Sorry we never made it there.
September 28, 2013 at 5:32 PM
The Summer Kitchen Girls said…
Oh my goodness! We haven't been to Bush Gardens since we were kiddos! What gorgeous pictures ~ just love all of the flora & fauna :) thanks for the beauty!!
October 3, 2013 at 6:58 PM
rastafara news said…
Looks beautiful there.
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