Sunken Gardens St. Petersburg FL.

100-year-old botanical museum houses more than 50,000 tropical plants and flowers, as well as flamingos and turtles In 1911 a plumber named George Turner, Sr. purchased the six acres that would later become a world famous botanical attraction. Using an elaborate maze of clay tiles, he drained an ancient lake on the property, leaving a rich muck soil that was ideal for his favorite hobby—gardening. Neighbors so enjoyed strolling through Mr. Turner's garden, that by the early 1930's he was charging a nickel for tours. George's wife, Mrs. Eula Turner shared her husbands love of plants and played a large role in establishing the gardens as an landmark. Their children and grandchildren continued the family vision and created this unique tropical garden with its flowing ponds.