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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 GardenThis 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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 | Gardens Across America, East of the Mississippi: The American Horticulatural Society's Guide to American Public Gardens and Arboreta (Volume I) by: John H. Russell Gardening is one of America's most popular hobbies, and attendance at public gardens and arboreta continues to rise. Gardens Across America is a comprehensive two-volume guide to nearly 2,000 gardens. Each entry in this state-by-state guide contains such basic information as hours of operation and directions as well asa listing of activities, educational programs, and any unique ... [reviews] |
 | A Guide to the Gardens of Kyoto by: Marc Treib Designed for the layman as well as the professional, this concise yet comprehensive guide provides both practical information and theoretical insights into the design of the Japanese garden. Kyoto, the capital of Japan for over one thousand years, possesses a richness of garden art without equal as a living chronicle of Japanese cultural history and environmental design. Following the ... [reviews] |
 | 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. [reviews] |
