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Eureka Springs Conservation Park, Tampa, FL

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Eureka Springs Conservation Park

6400 Eureka Springs Rd.

Tampa, FL 33610

HOURS:

Mon. – Fri.: 9 AM to 5 PM

Sun. & Sat.: 8 AM to 6 PM

Not far from the urban sprawl of downtown Tampa lies an oasis, a piece of paradise where you would least expect to find one. Bordered by Interstate 75 to the east, I-4 to the south, Tampa Executive Airport to the north and the Tampa Bypass Canal to the west, this botanical wonderland is a breath of fresh air. Founded by Albert Greenberg, Eureka Springs Park is the only botanical garden run by Hillsborough County.

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Houseplants for the Classroom & Homes with Children

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For many, August means back to school. Even if you do homeschooling, why not spruce the classroom up with an indoor plant or two?  Last year I wrote about house plants that purify the air.  Won’t it be nice to have fresh air as a bonus?  We need non-toxic so it will be great for any place with small children or pets.

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