Southern California Garden Getaways: From Fresno to San Diego

Southern California gardens are as diverse as its residents. This comprehensive garden guide will lead you through vast arboretums with winding paths, All-American rose selection gardens, water-saving demonstration gardens, old mission gardens, iris and poppy fields, and even a pizza farm. Stroll through an estate garden, wander through California native plantings, or take a classroom of children for an educational day at a nature preserve. The practical information provided in this well-researched guide includes maps and directions, telephone numbers, hours, admission, and websites, as well as what to see and do. Each location is a horticulture gem with a history all its own woven into the practical text to offer each visitor a sense of place. Pack a lunch, put on your walking shoes and discover Southern California's Garden Getaways. Read more