Sunken Gardens Orchid Festival in St. Petersburg, Florida on April 2, 2023. Credit: Photo via cityofstpete/Flickr

Former Sunken Gardens Horticulture Specialist Maggie Jensen leads a morning walk through St. Pete’s beloved botanical gardens this weekend—and you’re probably going to want to get in your own garden afterwards.

Throughout the guided stroll, the Eckerd College alum will educate attendees on various fruit and spice trees growing throughout the gardens, differentiating between the newly-planted and historic trees. From banana and starfruit trees to cashew and sapodilla, this historic and popular roadside attraction will inspire folks with green thumbs across Tampa Bay to plant these exotic, heat-loving trees in their own backyards.

The unique tour is capped at 25 participants, so make sure to register ASAP by calling 727-551-3102. In addition to enjoying this weekend’s educational tour, you can also soak in views of flamingos, blooming flowers and Sunken Gardens’ native royal palm trees.

Admission to Tropical fruit trees: A guided stroll through Sunken Gardens in St. Petersburg on Saturday, June 17 is $5-$10.

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