Poetic Shutterbug

History As the San Francisco chapter of the American Rose Society was looking for a spot to display and test their unique variety of roses they searched for the perfect area within the lush confines of Golden Gate Park. At that time in 1961, Roy Hudson who was the superintendent of parks created the garden meadow which now houses what we know as the San Francisco Rose Garden. About The Garden This beautifully designed garden sits at the heart of Golden Gate Park. It is located on John F. Kennedy Drive within a couple of blocks walking distance from the DeYoung museum. It is also accessible by Fulton Street and Park Presidio. There are hundreds of beds planted in this gorgeous flower haven. There is a circular stone bed which houses a colorful variety of roses and acts as the centerpiece within the garden. The surrounding area is occupied by dozens of long rectangular beds housing more species of these glorious flowers. Along the outside perimeter of the garden are symm...

If I were a leaf clinging to your branches I would embrace your twigs caress your trunk and bury myself in your roots never to let go. If I were a flower bud waking to bloom and debut my heart I would call the birds and reveal my sweet nectar. If I were soft petals displaying my finery around your heart I would kiss your stems with scented dew drops. All photos taken at the San Francisco Botanical Garden. I am participating in Today's Flowers And Floral Friday Fotos And Weekend Flowers

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