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2010 - 2011 Sculpture Gallery (26)

The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens has partnered with The Arts Council of Mendocino County to present annual exhibitions of sculpture on the grounds of the Botanical Gardens.

Birds at MCBG (7)

Approximately 130 to 150 species of birds can be seen at the Garden throughout the year.

Camellias (8)

The collection includes species, selected cultivars and interspecific hybrids (hybrid between two species).

Coastal Bluffs (12)

Along the edges of the bluff are plants adapted to poor,rocky soils and salt-laden winds.

Coastal Forest (4)

Closed-cone coniferous forests are unique to California and occur along the coast from the northern border to Santa Barbara County.

Conifers (7)

Along with California native conifers, the garden is building a collection of conifers from around the world.

Dogs in the Gardens (18)

Don't leave your best friend in the car! Dogs are welcome on leash in the Gardens.

Friends of the Gardens Silent Auction Birdhouses 2010 (30)

Take a look at this year's creative birdhouses from the Friends of the Gardens, now available for bidding at the Gardens Store!

Gardens Store and Retail Nursery (14)

Our Gardens Store offers a wonderful selection of garden-related gifts, books, and quality gardening tools and our Retail Nursery specializes in rhododendrons, heathers, and native plants - offering for purchase many of the same varieties featured in the Gardens.

Heather Garden (6)

In 2008 the American Public Gardens Association awarded the collection as a Collection of National Significance

Mae E. Lauer Lathe House (8)

In summer and early fall, the Mae E. Lauer Display House is filled to the rafters with begonias and fuchsias.

Magnolias (4)

The Garden has a growing collection of Magnolias,some of which are endangered in the wild.

Other pictures (5)

Pictures that go beyond classification: Dogs, Agaves, Strange Weather, etc.

Pacific Iris (5)

The colors of Pacifica iris species range from deep purple, red, and pink to cream, white, and yellow.

Perennial Garden (8)

The Perennial Garden contains species and cultivars of herbaceous plants and annuals representing many regions of the world.

Rhododendrons (10)

The MCBG collection includes nearly 100 species and 170 cultivars, many of them developed by our region's growers.

Rose Garden (6)

Most roses in this collection were discovered along roadsides and on old homesteads and ranches in Mendocino Co.

Special Events (7)

From concerts, to art, to food, to celebration of our volunteers, you'll find pictures of people partaking in Garden Joy.

Succulent Garden (1)

A surprise to many visitors, cactus and succulents thrive in the Succulent Garden.

Vegetable Garden and Orchard (6)

The Vegetable Garden is a beautiful spot located towards the southern boundary of the garden not far from the Dahlia Garden.