What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of November 23
There are some late-season bloomers that will immediately catch your [...]
Thank You for Helping Us GLOW
In a year that has thrown us curve balls and [...]
Seeds of Fun: All About California Native Plants
Learn a little more about the state in which we [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of November 16
Southern California's mild weather makes for an untraditional fall. Our [...]
Seeds of Fun: Animals in the Garden
We know you come to the Garden to enjoy our [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of November 9
It's been pretty brisk in the Garden, but that means [...]
Come Find Elf in the Garden this Holiday Season
We've all spent a LOT of time at home this [...]
Behind the Scenes of GLOW with California Outdoor Lighting
We've talked a lot about GLOW recently, but we think [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of November 2
The clocks were set back and the morning fog is [...]
Seeds of Fun: Conifer Exploration
On your next visit to the Garden, head to Alpine [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of October 27
There is a lot going on at the Garden these [...]
Take the Halloween Bingo Scavenger Hunt at the Garden
Tickets to visit the Garden on Halloween are going fast, [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of October 19
The Children's Garden reopened just in time to enjoy its [...]
See the Garden’s Innovative Approach to Our Garden Circle Farm to Table Event
Every year we honor our Garden Circle Members with a [...]
South Coast Botanic Garden Announces Upcoming Nighttime Exhibit, GLOW
We’ve teased this for a few months, and we’re finally [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of October 13
As we enter fall, the Fuchsia Garden is showing us [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of October 5
It's the first full week of October! That means fall [...]
Celebrate Halloween at the South Coast BOOtanic Garden!
We understand you may be feeling a little down and [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of September 28
While the Pink Floss Silk Trees have been blooming throughout [...]
New Garden Hours Starting in October
As the sun sets earlier and earlier each night, we [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of September 21
Sometimes plants have the perfect common name that describes it [...]
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Giveaway! Head to the Garden Saturday for Praying Mantid Egg Sacs (Yes, You Read That Right!)
Calling all bug people, actually, even non-bug people will want [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of September 14
As we slowly enter the fall season, it's a great [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of August 8
Don't let the heat discourage you from coming to the [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of August 31
Hints of fall are starting to appear in the Garden, [...]
New Garden Hours for the Month of September
As the end of summer nears, the sun is setting [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of August 24
Geraniums and hibiscus are keeping the Garden bright and colorful [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of August 17
During these final days of summer we are starting to [...]
Is That Coyote Scat or Dog Feces?
This may seem like an odd topic, but since launching [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of August 10
On your way to see the latest dahlias in bloom, [...]
Celebrate National Dog Day with Our PAWsome Photo Contest!
Our dog-walking hours have been a lot of fun the [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of August 3
As the days heat up, the Garden's more drought-tolerant plants [...]
The Best Shady Areas in the Garden
Walking through the Garden can work up a sweat, trust [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of July 27
The Dahlia Garden continues to show off new blooms with [...]
10 Meadows and Lawn Areas to Enjoy During Your Next Visit to the Garden
There are 87-acres to explore at South Coast Botanic Garden, [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of July 20
We're always looking to highlight the Garden's hidden treasures, and [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: July 14
The summer heat is upon us, but don't worry, Garden [...]
South Coast Botanic Garden’s All-Inclusive ‘Micro-Wedding’ is a Beautiful, Safe Solution for Couples Looking to Wed Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
While the COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for everyone in [...]
Weekly Garden Highlight: Tropical Hibiscus, ‘Sprinkle Rain’
Do you notice anything unusual about this shrub? Look closely. [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: July 7
Why should you visit the Garden this week? Below is [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: July 1
Daylilies are popping up throughout the Garden, but if you [...]
Weekly Garden Highlight: Sausage Tree (Kigelia africana)
Did you know sausages grow on trees? Well, not the [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: June 23
The latest blooms in South Coast Botanic Garden are so [...]
Weekly Garden Highlight: Magnolia Grandiflora
Magnolias in the Garden's Magnolia Grove are in bloom! The [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: June 16
While our Blossom Hunt may have technically ended on May [...]
New ‘Dog Walking Hours’ Allow Dogs Back into the Garden this Summer
Earlier this year we allowed dogs into the Garden for [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: June 3
The koi pond at the Garden can often be overlooked [...]
Video Tutorial: A Beautiful Spring Arrangement for Under $25
Ikebana instructor Yumiko Kikkawa has done it again! This time, [...]
Best Locations in the Garden for Selfies and Family Photos
South Coast Botanic Garden has become a hot-spot for photographers, [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: May 27
You may wonder why we do this post every week. [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: May 19
Garden volunteer Georgiann Keller provides fun facts along with an [...]
Seeds of Fun: Sensory Scavenger Hunt
There are many ways to experience the Garden, through sight, [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: May 12
You don't even have to enter the gates to see [...]
Garden Weekly Highlight: The Banyan Grove
Our Banyan Grove is home to large Moreton Bay Fig [...]
Seeds of Fun: Cherry Blossoms and Cactus Flower Coloring Pages
Our Cherry Blossoms may no longer be in bloom but [...]
Celebrate the Ultimate Mother This Mother’s Day
This Sunday, we celebrate mom. And in our COVID world, [...]
10 Reasons to Visit SCBG During National Public Gardens Week
National Public Gardens Week, an annual celebration of the important [...]
Wow Your Boss (or Friends) With Our New SCBG Virtual Zoom Backgrounds
In this new world we live in, virtual meetings are [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: May 5
As soon as you walk through the Garden's gates you [...]
Video Tutorial: Make a Special Mother’s Day Floral Arrangement
This year's Mother's Day will be a little unique given [...]
Seeds of Fun: Garden Critter Scavenger Hunt
As our state begins to slowly open back up, we [...]
3 Ways to Upcycle Your Toilet Paper Rolls
During times like these, you probably worked pretty hard to [...]
How to Enjoy Bird Watching at the Garden
South Coast Botanic Garden has been a great location to [...]
What’s Blooming at the Garden: April 28
As the weather warms up, more areas of the Garden [...]
Seeds of Fun: Rose and Poppy Coloring Pages
The Garden is coming alive with the arrival of spring [...]
Weekly Garden Highlight: Roses
Our members and frequent guests know about one of the [...]
South Coast Botanic Garden’s 30-Day Nature Challenge
Whether you need outdoor time right now or are planning [...]
Video Tutorial: Learn Ikebana Floral Arranging from Yumiko Kikkawa
Ikebana Floral Arranging is a popular class at South Coast [...]
From Landfill to Garden Oasis: South Coast Botanic Garden Celebrates 60 Years
South Coast Botanic Garden is proud of its historic beginnings [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: April 21
It's looked like spring in the Garden for a couple [...]
Seeds of Fun: Backyard Bug Hunt!
Have your little ones been cooped up inside a [...]
Celebrate National Orchid Day with Fun Facts and Photos
In honor of National Orchid Day (April 16), we [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: April 14
The recent rains have made the Garden come to [...]
Garden Groove: Relaxing yoga with Veronica Wolkow
As some of you know, Veronica Wolkow teaches yoga [...]
Seeds of Fun: Bee and Ant Coloring Pages
We understand these are unique times for everyone, especially [...]
Our Weeky Highlight: Poppies!
California Poppies are ‘popping’ up all over the Garden. [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: April 6
We are a few weeks into spring and the [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: March 27
This week of "What's Blooming in the Garden," volunteer [...]
What’s Blooming at the Garden: March 21
In honor of spring we are launching a new [...]
Our Weekly Highlight: Cherry Blossoms!
This time of year the Garden is alive with [...]
An Update on the Garden during the ‘Safer at Home’ Order
The safety and well-being of everyone who visits the [...]
Information About the Garden’s Events and Programs Impacted by COVID-19
South Coast Botanic Garden continues to be open and [...]
South Coast Botanic Garden’s Message on COVID-19
Posted: March 12, 2020 Dear Members and Guests, We want [...]
Celebrate Cherry Blossoms With These Events This March!
The South Coast Botanic Garden is celebrating the highly-anticipated arrival [...]
The Blue Breeze Band Will Get You Moving at Social Irrigation This February!
The South Coast Botanic Garden’s next Social Irrigation is happening [...]
Local School Children Go on Incredible Journey (Photos)
The South Coast Botanic Garden launched Incredible Journey: Bugs in [...]
Who Let The Dogs Out…Er, In? We Are For Our First-Ever Dogs’ Day!
For the first time in the South Coast Botanic Garden’s [...]
