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Golden Gate Park's Conservatory of Flowers

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Spring will come again…‘til then get a dose of floral inspiration from Golden Gate Park’s Conservatory of Flowers.

 
 
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I am always inspired by folks such as SF’s own Victoria of sfgirlbybay.com, who are able to turn a little patio space into an urban retreat.

The Conservatory’s Potted Plants Gallery is sure to inspire those of us with limited backyard space (ie: patio). Get ideas for your own urban retreat or check out one of the upcoming exhibits. For the entire month of February, the Conservatory is celebrating the Lunar New Year with plants sure to “boost all visitors’ chances for good fortune and wealth in 2008” and who can’t use a little more of that!

Visitors Info:

  • The Conservatory of Flowers is open Tuesday - Sunday, 9am - 4:30pm (last entry is at 4:30pm, Visitors must leave the Conservatory by 5pm)
  • The Conservatory is closed Mondays
  • The Conservatory is closed on all Holidays except Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day.
  • Please note that on Sundays and all major holidays, Golden Gate Park closes many of its roads to all vehicle traffic

    -bethany

    Images: Nina Sazevich via Conservatory of Flowers; Conservatory of Flowers

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    I love this place! I've seen their CHOMP exhibit twice, and hoping to come back.

    posted by callbob on February 6th 2008 at 11:33am
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    thanks for the post Bethany. Would love to do more patio (or in my case window) gardening

    posted by Sassy in SF on February 6th 2008 at 11:39am
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    i keep forgetting to ask them about their policy on photoshoots....it's an AMAZING place.

    posted by samantha9484 on February 6th 2008 at 11:59am
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    As a fellow AT:SF blogger finalist and a long time employee of the Conservatory of Flowers, I felt compelled to comment!
    Thanks for blogging the COF Bethany! Good Luck!

    p.s. Aside from our special exhibit, we have a collection of rare/exotic tropical plants--most of which would not survive outside in the bay area climate.

    posted by leah v on February 6th 2008 at 4:48pm
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    Love the inspiring pics! My own patio needs some tlc. I am off to the COF for some more ideas!

    posted by djtstar on February 6th 2008 at 8:51pm
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    Thanks Leah! Lucky! What a fun and beautiful place to work! This weather has been making me think it's spring already! Perfect for more exploring of Golden Gate Park!

    posted by bethanymoves on February 11th 2008 at 7:59pm
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    Been to SF many times but missed these beautiful gardens. Thanks for the info Bethany. So beautiful!

    posted by nanu75 on February 12th 2008 at 4:10pm
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