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Holiday Model Train Show

Take a journey around the holiday model train garden! G-scale choo choo trains and a holiday trolley chug along six tracks in an imaginary, beautifully planted mountain landscape.

Explore the Garden's Collections

Experience the Botanic Garden's renowned landscapes, collections, and architecture through a variety of themed tours and nature walks.

Wreaths & Garlands Workshop

Make your own beautiful holiday decorations with California native plants during this festive workshop. Materials and refreshments provided.

Botanic Lights 2015 - Seasons in Colour

Tickets are now on sale for Botanic Lights 2015. As darkness descends, follow a magical trail of light through the Garden, featuring some enchanting light installations.

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A botanical winter
wonderland

Take an illuminating stroll through the USA oldest botanic Garden that will highlight beautiful trees, historic architecture and enchanting vistas. Enjoy a professional light display, hot food, a bar, live music, a children’s trail and festive family crafts. Don’t forget to bring your torch to make your own discoveries!

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This week's
plant picks

Plant picks this week are like Dante before he finds Virgil, although hopefully we lead you through something closer to Paradiso than Inferno. What I mean to say is that our excellent 2014/15 vintage of trainees have left for pastures new (no doubt in need of some top-notch turf maintenance) and our new arrivals are deemed too green for a week or two to make the picks!

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Educational
visits

The Botanic garden offers enriching outdoor learning experiences for all students. Our landscape and plant collections provide a feast for the eyes, and we encourage visiting groups to learn to look. The development of observation skills is a fundamental scientific tool, which we aim to support at all levels.

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