Just west of Tampa, Florida, between the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay, lie Florida's newest botanical gardens. The vision of Pinellas County leaders and county cooperative extension staff, The Florida Botanical Gardens at Pinewood Cultural Park enhance a 182-acre campus that brings together art, history, and the environment. Written by Judy Yates, Ed.D and David W. Larson, ASLA, 2001
Public Garden Article: The Florida Botanical Gardens: from Vision to Reality
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