Come enjoy the beauty of seasonal flowers, perennials, annuals, evergreens and shrubs that will provide examples and ideas for any gardener, landscaper or plant enthusiast! Our landscape professionals will be glad to answer your questions about our garden varieties and special order anything you see if available.

Come visit the six theme sections:

Annie's Annuals
The Annie's Annuals Garden contains both annuals and perennials, all supplied by local grower Annie Hayes. She specializes in plants suitable for our area; these include rare and unusual plants, heirloom plants, California natives and those especially suited for cottage gardens.

Asian
The Asian Garden features plants and design ideas with an oriental influence. Textures and colors are supplied largely by shrub and tree foliage, and some oriental hardscaping is featured as well, including a columnar fountain.

Cottage
The Cottage Garden is modeled after the English cottage garden but using plants that thrive in Santa Cruz County. Riotous bloom and intermingling of shapes, textures and colors are on display here, showcasing plants that peak at each season of the year. Both this area and the Bedding Garden include plants that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Potted plants, a stone bench and a fountain add to the ambiance.

Bedding
The Bedding Garden changes constantly, as annuals and a few long blooming perennials are displayed at their peak in a country garden setting. The colors in a mosaic birdbath reflect the many hues of the flowers surrounding it.

Shade
The Shade Garden, under a canopied gazebo, showcases plants that thrive in shade or partial shade. Rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and other shrubs, along with many perennials, surround a small stone patio with tiny table and chairs; a statue of St Francis guards it all.

Herb
The Herb Garden is a more formal space, with a round Italian fountain and concrete pavers surrounded by edible, fragrant and medicinal herbs. A wooden gated arbor is covered with hop vine and lablab bean, and three fruit trees are already producing fruit.

Trees provide vertical accents throughout the entire garden and provide spring and fall color. Arbors covered with climbing roses and other vines mark the entrances and many flowering plants cascade over the retaining wall along River Street. A graveled path meanders through the six gardens, weaving them together in a coherent pattern. Come wander through, enjoy the flowers and get ideas for your own personal outdoor spaces: this space was designed to be shared with all who love to garden.