Descanso magazine
The garden is full of stories from the history of our collections to the work of our staff on preservation and innovation. In Descanso magazine you can read about the work we do in the garden and behind the scenes.
A bold, new vision
Descanso embarks on a lake restoration, and water reclamation project, as well as a new children’s garden.
Meet the California natives
The California Garden is transforming. Find out how Descanso is working to present the true beauties of the region.
The changing oak forest
The gardens lost many trees in the winter storms. What does that mean for our future? Also, read about birding and collections management.
What’s old is new again with the lilacs
Read about the work we are doing to preserve our historic lilacs.
Wellness and nature
Nature is good for the soul. At Descanso we embrace it.
The power of pollination
Plants, pollinators, and prehistoric partnerships. Why are they important?
A new nursery gives us new opportunities
A new nursery takes Descanso into the future. The story of the family whose support helped us build it.
Rewriting our history
We take for granted that the stories we have been told many times are the whole truth but as Descanso recently found out, we had the story of our camellias wrong.
Water-wise entry
How the garden created a water-wise garden and how you can do the same.
The oaks are the soul of Descanso
Horticulture Director David Bare on why the oaks are so important to the garden.