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Photo taken at the San Francisco Botanical Garden Photo taken at the San Francisco zoo Photo taken at Lloyd Lake in San Francisco Click the above widget for more Water World Wednesday fun.

Photos taken at the San Francisco Botanical Garden

All Photos Taken @ San Francisco Botanical Gardens Visit Outdoor Wednesday for more great outdoor photography.

All photos taken at the San Francisco Botanical Garden. Photo of the Wild Fowl Pond. The SF Botanical Gardens is where I work, volunteer, play and spend much of my time.   Temperate Asia Garden The Blue Heron who takes up residence on the rock at the wild fowl pond each day and is a favorite among our local photographers. One of the many flowers in bloom Water lilies in the dwarf conifer pond at the Temperate Asia Garden Visit Our World Tuesday for more great photography Visit the South Africa garden at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens.

Ocean Beach San Francisco Lloyd Lake in Golden Gate Park The Great Meadow at The San Francisco Botanical Gardens Visit Outdoor Wednesday For More Great Outdoor Photography

Taken in the Chilean garden at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens. I found this little one posing for photos the other day in the gardens. I, however am unable to identify him so any help appreciated. Thanks. Visit Wild Bird Wednesday for more great birding photos.

Stargazer lily taken at the San Francisco Botanical Garden As you all know I love flowers.  I admit I don't know all their names but I am slowly learning.  My favorite flowers are lilies and in particular the Oriental Trumpet lily which is very similar to the Stargazer lily which is shown in the above photo.  I took this shot yesterday in the garden and was just mesmerized not only by the beauty of this flower but by the scent. This week I have not only a question for you, just one question but a giveaway as well. The rules are simple.  Answer the question in the comments and then if you would like email me joanneolivieri@sbcglobal.net  with your name and address and I will send you a packet of seeds from the SF Botanical Gardens.  I cannot guarantee that we will have your favorite flower but I will send something. My questions is: What is your favorite flower? Click the above widget for more Thursday Two Questions meme fun I n Celebr...

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Photos taken at the San Francisco Botanical Garden . Visit Today's Flowers for more gorgeous photography.

Blue Passiflora (Passion Flower) Taken at the SF Botanical Gardens. Click the above widget for more gorgeous flower photos.

Join us September 6 and 13 for three exciting events! Come to the Botanical Garden September 6 at 5:00 pm for "Drawing Nature," a reception celebrating our new botanical art exhibit. Then at 6:00 pm, take a very special "Walk Through Time" with Don Mahoney and Jason Martinez in our Ancient Plant Garden. September 13 brings a brand new botanical photography exhibit reception at PHOTO gallery in Oakland benefitting San Francisco Botanical Garden Society. You’re Invited! "Drawing Nature" art exhibit at the Library Artists Reception Thursday September 6, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm MORE INFO  >> Celebrate fall with the Sonoma County Colored Pencil Artists at a special reception  Thursday, September 6  at the Helen Crocker Russell Library of Horticulture. The exhibit runs September 5 – December 30 and focuses on the changing colors of falling leaves, fruit and flowers.  All artwork in the exhibition is for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefit...

Amaryllis Belladonna - Flowers of the Naked Lady Taken at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens

Chiranthofremontia lenzii Hybrid Monkey Hand Tree Photos taken at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens Visit Macro Monday for more great Macro Photography