From Ruth Bancroft’s mecca of succulents to the Conservatory of Flowers, here are five spectacular gardens to explore.
Established in 1890, the Botanical Garden covers 34 acres in what is described as one of the most diverse landscapes in the world. The collection includes more than 10,000 types of plants, many rare or endangered. The plants are arranged geographically into nine regions, from Australasia to South Africa. The garden also offers special events, classes and plant sales, as well as live concerts in its redwood grove amphitheater.
It is part of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Cradled in the hills of Saratoga, overlooking Silicon Valley, the garden features 18 acres of beauty and tradition and contains some of the original plantings and fixtures from the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. Its spring cherry blossoms give way to year-round beauty with a blend of nature and art sharing the space.Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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