ATTRACTIONS
Passion flowers offer an explosion of color as well as nectar for garden
butterflies and bees.
King said that volunteers are the heart and soul of the botanical
gardens, which are cultivated 100 percent by volunteers
who take a certain ownership of their work areas.
King, loyal volunteers and Mayor Oravec will attest the
gardens are a labor of love that benefit every living thing.
“What is the value of nourishing one’s soul or a city’s for
that matter?” the mayor said when asked how beneficial the
gardens are for the city and its citizens. “Priceless.
Lindo Garden Club members Elaine Pribish and Linda Giddens cultivate
varieties of exotic and rare roses which are perfect in Florida’s climate.
“As the ninth most populous city in Florida, we are a
very large urban area and we are still growing by leaps and
bounds. Amidst this growth in people and man-made places,
it is critical that we preserve special areas made by Mother
Nature and provide opportunities for our residents and visitors
to enjoy them. The greater property is a natural wonder
right at the heart of our city that connects us to our history
and reminds us of what makes Florida, Florida.” E
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