Selby Gardens

On Tuesday I went to visit the Selby Botanical Gardens here in Sarasota. Despite it's hefty entrance price ($17) I really, really enjoyed myself. It is 9+ acres of stunning plants, flowers, and trees -- all of which are immaculately cared for by 900+ volunteers. The Gardens are separated into different areas; there is a greenhouse, which houses orchids, etc. (and was even hotter inside than the 90+ degrees outside!), a bamboo section, a cactus section, a bonsi section, butterfly and wildflower gardens, banyan trees etc. And part of the Gardens is right on the water. There are benches in the shade throughout to sit and enjoy. The slideshow below is of some of the stranger and / or beautiful plants and flowers that I saw.