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Look!: Marigolds and Secret Shoe Garden in Alamo Square Park
San Francisco

8-4-marigolds2.jpgWe live so close to Alamo Square Park that it's easy for us to take the San Francisco landmark for granted. But passing by the park yesterday, we noticed the newly planted display of marigolds that now graces the side of the park facing the row of Painted Ladies.

 
 

8-4-marigolds1.jpgWe were waiting our turn amongst flocks of tourists to take a few photos of the marigold fountain, when we remembered the secret shoe garden outside the gardener's shed...

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Located within feet from the most populated area of the park, it's somewhat hidden in the shade and remains an uncrowded little gem to enjoy. What a charming and unusual garden!
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Like Lily's recent discovery of the hidden garden of the Conservatory of Flowers, the day was a good reminder that even the most touristy sites in San Francisco have hidden nooks for all to enjoy, and are worth revisiting.


-Sarah

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Thanks for reminding me how much I used to love marigolds when I was a wee little boy. I had an empty patch of garden where I planted some seeds that I'd won at a party and they took off like weeds - They were so pretty...

posted by bepsf on 2008-08-04 18:56:55
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How beautiful! I loooove marigolds, this post makes me excited for dia de lso muertos!

posted by christie on 2008-08-04 19:50:47
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