Press Room

Your Place to Find Press Releases, Biographies, Press Kits, Testimonials and our Garden in the News!

Art in the Gardens 2010 Unveiling

Renown artist, Laura Pope presents her painting ‘The Touch’ to Executive Director Ry Southard and Board President Lynelle Johnson.

Pack Rat Sale 2010

You can find just about anything at this great sale!

Docent Training Program 2010

Training Class Begins for Garden Docents

Rare visitor flies in!

A flash of red near the Display house yields a summer tanager, far from its natural range.

The Master Gardeners Are In! (The MCBG Library!)

In the spring a gardener’s fancy turns to thoughts of “When do I plant my vegetables?”,” What shrubs will grow in my yard?”, and “Who is eating my flowers!” If you are looking for gardening answers, the Master Gardeners are ready to lend a hand.

National Public Garden Day a Great Success!

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens celebrated National Public Gardens Day on Friday May 7, 2010.  With free admission and a beautiful day, the Gardens welcomed all.

ART IN THE GARDEN

Saturday, August 7, 2010

10 am to 5 pm

The 19th Annual Art in the Garden is a celebration of fine art and fine craft. Featuring local musicians and Mendocino County vintners pouring their best wines. Gourmet picnic baskets and a variety of foods are available for visitors to purchase and enjoy.

Mendocino County Master Gardeners

We would like to offer congratulations and a big welcome to the graduating class of 2010 Master Gardeners!

A New Executive Director!

The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens’ Board of Directors is pleased to announce the hiring of Ry Southard as Executive Director. 

MCBG Board of Directors Approves Forward Thinking Strategic Plan
Spring Plant Sale!

This is your chance to swoop in on some wonderful plants for your garden!

Our spring/summer 2009 newsletter is now available online. Click on the .pdf link below to download a copy.
Jul. 31, 2008 - Heather Garden Gains National Recognition
American Public Gardens Association awards the Heath and Heather Collection at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens as a Collection of National Significance.
· Fort Bragg Advocate
Concentric Sphere -A sculpture by Richard Yaski
Concentric Sphere -A sculpture by Richard Yaski The Mendocino Botanical Gardens is privileged to exhibit a monumental sculpture by acclaimed artist Richard Yaski. Located between the perennial garden and the dry garden, "Concentric Sphere," three rings of welded steel, 8 feet in diameter, 20 feet long, and weighing thousands of pounds was recently installed at the beginning of June.
The Door
This ArtStruct door is designed to reflect the Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden visitor experience: the land, plant life, clean air and water, sun, and art of the Garden.