Gardens in California

Golden California is so large that it takes up more than 1/2 of the entire western coastline. It is known for its wide climate differences from the snowy Sierra Nevadas to the sandy beaches of the Pacific coast. Because of its size and varying geography, it may have one of the largest selections of different botanical gardens to visit in the entire U.S.


Featured Gardens:

The Japanese Garden

This top 10 U.S. Japanese Garden is located on the Tillman Water Reclamation Plant grounds in Van Nuys. It is simply titled "The Japanese Garden" (or Suiho En) and is a 6 1/2 acre ...

Map of California Gardens to Visit

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Listed Gardens in California by City

Van Nuys : The Japanese Garden





Benchmark California Road & Recreation Atlas, Fifth Edition (Benchmark Road & Recreation Atlas)
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Hamptons Havens: The Best of Hamptons Cottages and Gardens (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens)
by: Hamptons Cottages and Gardens Magazine
A lavish look at the private homes of the storied Hamptons, with gorgeous photographs and engaging text that discusses the history, decor, and architecture from an insider's perspective. HAMPTONS HAVENS offers readers a glimpse behind the hedgerows of the Hamptons on Long Island, New York. The photographs are drawn from the archives of Hamptons Cottages and Gardens magazine and feature 24 homes ... [reviews]


Gardens Across America, Volume I: East of the Mississippi: The American Horticulatural Society's Guide to American Public Gardens and Arboreta
by: John Russell
The first single volume, comprehensive guide to the nearly 2,000 gardens accessible to the public, from the American Horticultural Society's twenty-five acre River Farm Gardens in Alexandria, Virginia to the simple but elegant pocket parks found in towns and cities across America. [reviews]


A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region
by: Adam Levine
Finally, for every resident and visitor to the region, a comprehensive guide to the gardens of eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and northern Delaware. Magnificently illustrated with nearly 200 full color photographs, A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region provides essential information on how to locate and enjoy the finest gardens the area has to offer. ... [reviews]



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