Today I am 30 years old. As part of my birthday fun planned by my husband we made a trip to the San Francisco Botanical Gardens and the California Academy of Science. Usually October weather means brisk air and fall sunshine with a slight breeze. This past weekend brought weather more typical of January-February. Despite the mostly rainy day, we managed to find a break in the bad weather where we were able to meander through the botanical gardens there at Golden Gate Park. Never have I been to the gardens even though I haved lived only 45 minutes away most of my life. Of course my first visit had to be during fall when the garden is not in its glory, though it was still beautiful with the few blooming plants, varying colors of foliage and textures. There are many different kinds of plants and trees, some of which I had never seen. Since the climate in San Francisco is near the coast, the temperatures are not that extreme, which allow for many tropical or frost sensitive plants to thrive. Exploring the beauty and variety of specimens at the botanical garden was great fun and educational at the same time. It is just another great place I thought I would share with my blog readers. Below are some pictures of this beautiful garden. See the garden in the fall only makes me want to see it again in Spring. As you can guess I already have planned a trip to go in Spring again to see the gardens, as well as the Conservatory and the Japanese Tea Gardens. I can't wait!
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