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Plan an excursion through our urban oasis of cultivated gardens and nearly wild, natural landscapes. Set aside a smidge of extra time for unexpected garden secrets and delights along the way!
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Discover our world-class botanical and horticultural wonders and how we care for them.
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At Descanso Gardens we connect people with nature and one another. Read about our rich history and future plans to preserve the beauty and heritage of the gardens.
After-hours and daytime events with programs designed to connect garden visitors of all ages to nature. Join us for festivals, immersive installations, music, workshops, tours, and more.
Click here for the 1–2:30pm workshop Artist Melissa Meier, whose work is featured in Daphne’s Wardrobe, uses natural materials to fashion her artworks, pun intended. This class is perfect for […]
Artist Melissa Meier, whose work is featured in Daphne’s Wardrobe, uses natural materials to fashion her artworks, pun intended. This class is perfect for nature lovers, artists, and anyone looking […]
Click here for the 11am–12:30pm workshop Descanso is a birding hotspot, but what do we know about the habits of our feathered friends? Walk the gardens with Professor Michelle Rensel […]
There are many ways to start new plants, including “propagating” – cultivating new specimens from cuttings of mature plants. Learn to propagate native plants from Nursery Horticulturist Frank Obregon; then […]
Descanso is a birding hotspot, but what do we know about the habits of our feathered friends? Walk the gardens with Professor Michelle Rensel to observe birds, identify clues about […]
There are many ways to start new plants, including “propagating” – cultivating new specimens from cuttings of mature plants. Learn to propagate native plants from Nursery Horticulturist Frank Obregon; then […]
