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Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

Updated on March 14, 2012

California's Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

Garden by the Sea

The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens are located in Northern California in Fort Bragg. Fort Bragg is a beautiful vacation spot with the gardens being one of the highlights. They are located on the bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

I'm lucky to live here and love to take walks through the gardens combining exercise, fresh air and beautiful scenery. I feel like I'm on a mini-vacation every time I stroll the gardens.

A variety of plants bloom at different times throughout the year so it looks different every time. You'll find thousands of plants and wildlife. There are also sculptures created by local artists.

I highly recommend Fort Bragg as a vacation destination. In fact, we have visitors who come every year to enjoy the ocean, artist galleries, gardens, and friendly people.

To find out more about the garden by the sea, click Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

NOTE: All photos Copyright 2009 Frankie Kangas

Perennial Garden

Perennial Garden
Perennial Garden

Seasonal Splendor: A Variety of Garden Plants

Something for every plant lover

The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens has something for everyone.

Seasons at Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden. See What's Blooming on Your Visit

February, March, April

Early rhododendrons, camellias, daffodils, magnolias,cherries, and Pacific Coast iris (spring whale migration occurs during this time)

May, June, July

Rhododendrons, heritage roses, perennials,cactus, succulents, lilies, heathers, coastal and forest wildflowers

August, September, October

Perennials, dahlias, heritage roses, heathers, fuchsias, and hydrangeas

November, December, January

Late perennials, winter heathers, camellias, and wild mushrooms (winter whale migration)

Photo: the Heather Garden

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens Photo Gallery - Take a virtual stroll through the gardens

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Ocean View Photo Gallery - Ocean View Photos of MCBG

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Garden Sculpture Throughout the Gardens

Beautiful garden sculpture

Fort Bragg has the largest number of artists per capita than any other town in the United States. The Arts support the Gardens and the Gardens supports the arts.

The Gardens holds a yearly event called Art in the Gardens where they showcase the work of between 40-80 artists. Part of the proceeds from sales go to the Gardens, which is a non-profit. in 2009 the Gardens has incorporated garden sculpture year-round. See the wonderful photos I took last week of the sculpture there today.

Garden Sculpture Photo Gallery - A few of the Sculptures on Display in 2009

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Map for Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens - On the coast of Northern California

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18220 N. Hwy 1, Fort Bragg, CA:
18220 N. Hwy 1, Fort Bragg, CA

get directions

Books about Botanical Gardens - Books for the garden lover

Heather Garden

Heather Garden
Heather Garden

Copyright

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Copyright 2009-2012 Frankie Kangas All rights reserved.

Please leave a comment about your visit to the Gardens or to give me feedback on this lens. Does the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens sound like your kind of vacation spot? Thank you.

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