Things to do / Travel Guide
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Berkeley, California
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Our Botanical Gardens Expert Says:
Allow yourself to be whisked away to another world while immersing yourself in a collection of over 12,000 plants that originate from the four corners of the earth! At UC Berkeley Botanical Garden, you'll not only learn about plants from other regions, but feel like you have been transported to that actual spot!
Ever wonder what autumn in Asia feels like? Or springtime in Chile? How about the hot summers of the Mediterranean Basin? Well get ready to experience these very things when you take a tour around the world at the geographically organized gardens at UC Berkeley Botanical Garden. With an emphasis on the Mediterranean region (California, Mediterranean Basin, Chile, Australia, and South Africa), guests receive the unique opportunity to become a part of a mission to learn about the world's horticultural life.
If you like cacti, lilies, sunflowers, and orchids, then you're in luck—the UC Berkeley Botanical Garden hosts thousands of these flowers that paint the scene all different colors and attract noses, as well as interesting insects, butterflies, and birds. Other gardens that may attract you include the Chinese Medicinal Herb Garden, the Cycad and Palm Garden, the Garden of Old Roses, and a garden consisting of Crops of the World.
Bring the family and a picnic and enjoy lunch in a diverse and beautiful environment! Don't forget to stop by the plant shop on your way home—after seeing this collection, you'll be inspired to start your own garden!