Gardens & Exhibits

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Turf Exhibit

Compare 7 different kinds of turf and their varying water requirements.

 

 

 

 

Cactus and Succulent Garden 

One of the Garden’s newest exhibits, the cactus and succulent garden showcases the stunning year-round beauty of these plants.

 

 

 

White Garden

A water-wise garden can be planted to showcase a single color of your choice – white, in this case!

 

 

 

 

Container Garden

Container gardening works for those who don’t have yards, or who’d like to add containers as an accent.  Our garden has plenty of fanciful ways to do both.

 

 

 

Ground Cover Exhibit

This exhibit showcases attractive ground cover and hardscape alternatives to turf.

 

 

 

 

Compost Exhibit

Learn different ways to compost.  Children will especially enjoy the worm composting exhibit!

 

 

 

 

Native Plant Garden

California natives, in addition to being water-wise, can attract native wildlife and encourage a sense of place.  Children will enjoy grinding acorns on the mano and metate.

 

 

 

Vegetable Garden

Growing your own food can be a part of any water-wise garden. Using techniques like raised beds and soaker hoses, you can grow most any vegetable.

 

 

 

Touch and Smell Garden

Scented geraniums and a peppermint tree are but two examples of  water-wise plants that delight the senses.  Our “touch cart” full of plant materials is fun for all ages.

 

 

 

Bird and Butterfly Garden

This is a wonderful place to watch wildlife and to learn how to attract birds and butterflies.

 

 

 

 

Gazebo

The Garden’s “mini-oasis” is a cool spot for small weddings and other events.

 

 

 

 

Amphitheater 

A large venue for outdoor events, the amphitheater is planted with water-wise plants between each row.

 

 

 

 

Water-Wise Backyard Exhibit

Would you rather use 24,000 gallons a year on a lawn, or 6,000 on a beautiful water-wise back yard?  Check out this exhibit for ideas and inspiration.

 

 

 

Children’s Discovery Trail

This new exhibit for the very young features hidden animals, a sand box, and a potting shed.

 

 

 

 

Firewise Landscaping Exhibit

The Garden's new firewise exhibit demonstrates how you can make your home and landscape safer from devastating wildfires.

 

 

 

Irrigation Exhibit

Slated for completion in 2007, this new exhibit will teach the important principles of installing an irrigation system design and maintenance through a series of interesting, hands-on exhibits.