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!
Come to Descanso Gardens to experience, learn, and expand with an activity, class, program, or event designed to inspire.
Discover our world-class botanical and horticultural wonders and how we care for them.
Dive into a wellspring of opportunities for kids and adults to learn, observe nature, and participate in the garden.
As a non-profit public garden, we welcome you to join us in supporting our mission through membership and giving. With you, we grow in gratitude!
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.
Join us for a painting workshop on Friday, October 20 to share the quiet beauty of the Rose Garden in all its splendor of greens, golds, pinks and reds. Instructor Dilmit Singh will guide you to keenly observe patterns created by shapes, both organic and inorganic. Dimlit will demonstrate the value of using creative and […]
Join Horticulturist Frank Obregon on Nov. 4 to learn about seed collecting techniques and the process of sowing freshly harvested seeds. In this class beginners will learn the basics of collecting seeds from fruits, grasses, and vegetables from the Harvest Garden. Students will be able to take home a freshly sown plant with seeds from […]
All Wreath Making Workshops are sold out Make a beautiful winter wreath to take home using natural materials, including botanicals from Descanso. Experts will provide instruction to get you started. $55 members, $60 non-members. Includes materials. This workshop meets on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 10am–12pm. Advance registration required, please note that this workshop is sold […]
Sold out Make a beautiful winter wreath to take home using natural materials, including botanicals from Descanso. Experts will provide instruction to get you started. $55 members, $60 non-members. Includes materials. This workshop meets on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 2–4pm. Advance registration required, please note that this workshop is sold out.
Sold out Make a beautiful winter wreath to take home using natural materials, including botanicals from Descanso. Experts will provide instruction to get you started. $55 members, $60 non-members. Includes materials. This workshop meets on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10am–12pm. Advance registration required, please note that this workshop is sold out.
