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(SOLD OUT) Behind-the-Scenes Nursery Tour
August 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
$5 – $10
Please note that this tour is sold out.
Join us for a behind-the-scenes nursery tour to see what it takes to care for and preserve the diverse plants of Descanso Gardens.
The nursery staff is constantly active and working on projects: from growing annual plants for the Promenade, to establishing native California species, to archiving and saving clones of our historic lilac, camellia, and rose varieties.
$5 members, $10 non-members. Advance registration required, please note that this nursery tour is sold out.
About Taylor Lopez
Taylor Lopez is the Display Horticulturist for Descanso Gardens who is passionate about design, creativity, and horticulture. She is a proud graduate of Cal Poly Pomona.
About the Ruth Borun Nursery and Propagation Center
The Ruth Borun Nursery and Propagation Center at Descanso Gardens serves as the backbone for growing, protecting, and enhancing the garden collections.
The nursery staff is constantly active and working on projects: from growing annual plants for the Promenade, to establishing native California species, to archiving and saving clones of our historic lilac, camellia, and rose varieties.
