Descanso Gardens, a museum of living collections and lush horticultural exhibits, is distinguished by magnificent gardens and pristine natural areas. The horticultural mission of Descanso Gardens is to present botanical collections and displays that represent the highest standards in Southern California horticulture, including the best available plants, outstanding examples of landscape design and the most effective gardening methods for our region.

Learn more about Descanso's horticultural treasures by visiting the Camellia Forest, International Rosarium, Lilac Garden, California Garden of native plants, Iris collection, plantings at the Japanese Garden and Seasonal Displays.

Descanso offers a variety of fee-based classes and horticultural spotlights which are free with Gardens admission.

Many local horticultural societies meet regularly at Descanso Gardens.