California is known as the Garden spot of America. The rich diversity
of plants and trees is astonishing. From arid deserts to beach
gardens and mountain meadow gardens. Choose the season
and see both guided and unguided garden tours.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ..... CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ..... NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GARDENS
Pasadena ..... Catalina Island
HUNTINGTON BOTANICAL GARDENS
Pasadena, California
Henry Huntington created these Botanical Gardens in 1903. These magnificent
150 acres with lush lawns, statuary, tempiettos, and contemplation
benches. A vast collection of over 15,000 kinds of plants.
from around in a series of theme gardens (camellia,
desert, Japanese, jungle, palm, subtropical,
lily ponds, herb, & Australian gardens.
With a Zen and Bonsai court, art
gallery rockery.
Shows, Seminars, and Symposia throughout the year. With free garden tours!
WRIGLEY MEMORIAL AND BOTANICAL GARDEN
Catalina Island
In memory of William Wrigley Jr., who lived from 1861 to 1932. Best known as
the founder of the largest manufacturer of chewing gum in the world.
The garden is ledgendary.with its magnificent views of Avalon
Bay and the Wrigley Memorial Monument the centerpiece of
the Garden. The idea and planning of the garden
came from Mr. Wrigley's wife Ada in 1935.
The temperate marine climate lends
show cases plants from every
corner of the world.
37.85 acres. With special emphasis on California island endemic plants.
Many plants grow nowhere else in the world and are extremely rare, and
many on the Endangered Species list. Eight Catalina endemics grow only
on Santa Catalina Island. Noteable the rare Cataline Ironwood.
Hours and Directions
Special need visitors phone (310) 510 2288 Open daily 8 AM to 5 PM year round.
Adult Admission is $5, children under 12 are free. Getting There: 1 & 1/2 mi
up Avalon Canyon Road; passing the Golf Course; the village ballpark, & the
Hermit Gulch campground.
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA GARDENS
FILOLI GARDENS
Woodside, California
An enchanted 654 acre estate, 30 miles south of San Francisco. A magnificent
Georgian Mansion sits amoungst splendid gardens. A rare opportunity
for guided tours are available, by reservation, Tues - Sat.
This is a two-hour tour led by a docent through both
the mansion & gardens. Make tour resev.
Self-guided tours Tues - Sat 10am
to 3:30pm. last admission
at 2:30 pm. no resev
required. A map
available
Guided Nature Hikes are available, by reservation, on Saturdays at 10:00 am.
The hike covers roughly 3 miles of trails (aprox 2 1/2 hrs.
Nature Docents describe wildlife, plants, and the
endangered species, & historical background.
A delightful light lunch at the Quail's Nest Café on the Filoli grounds
or a box lunch. A perfect respite between tours and strolling.
Visit the Garden Shop, also on grounds at Filoli.
Directions to Filoli
30 miles south of San Francisco in Woodside, California, just south
of the Highways 92 and 280 junction. Address is 86 Cañada Road,
Woodside, California 94062. A quiet residential community!
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA GARDENS
CONSERVATORY OF FLOWERS
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
A spectacular museum of rare and beautiful tropical flowers. The splendid
glass conservatory has been lovingly restored to the it's original
condition and then some! All who cherish the plant world
will be thrilled with the diversity of plant life
and the wonderful architecture. See their
website for photos of the restored
structure and details for
touring it on your
trip to the
region.
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