UC Santa Cruz Arboretum in late winter: Australian Garden
In part 1 of this post I showed you the South African Garden at the University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum. Many shrubs from the…
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UC Santa Cruz Arboretum in late winter: South African Garden
The University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum is arguably the best place in Northern California to see plants from the southern hemisphere (especially South Africa and…
Ruth Bancroft Garden: aloe there!
While the Ruth Bancroft Garden (RBG) in Walnut Creek, CA is a great place to visit at any time of year, it’s particularly beautiful right now.…
Ruth Bancroft Garden: everything but the kitchen sink
Last Saturday the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek opened early for a 7:30 am sunrise photography session. This was not a traditional workshop; instead,…
South Coast Botanic Garden: new life on top of a landfill
You’ve never heard of the South Coast Botanic Garden? I don’t think it would have been on my radar either if it hadn’t been for…
Sherman Gardens: home of the world's most famous succulent mosaic
Before my recent trip to Southern California, the only thing I associated with Sherman Gardens in Corona del Mar is the succulent mosaic created by…
Index: December 2017 trip to Southern California
Below are all the posts about my December 2017 trip to Southern California. OVERVIEW POSTS My 1,000 mile Southern California succulent adventure Of course I’m…
My 1,000 mile Southern California succulent adventure
I just got back from a 5-day whirlwind road trip to Southern California. I had the pleasure of meeting up with three of my favorite…
The Wave Garden in Point Richmond: one of my favorite spots in the Bay Area
The Wave Garden in Point Richmond may be one of the best kept secrets in the Bay Area. There seems to be some hesitation to share…