Ann Loves Plants

Category: Garden Visits: California

  • Mission San Francisco de Asís and Its Historic, Cinematic, and Photogenic Garden Cemetery

    Located in The Mission neighborhood of San Francisco, this mission is also referred to as Mission Dolores. Its common name originates from a creek that once ran near the community named Arroyo de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores. Founded by Franciscans, it is named after my favorite Catholic hero: San Francesco d’Assisi. It is difficult…

  • Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden (Fort Bragg, CA)

    If for any reason you ever find yourself on Fort Bragg, California, you must visit the Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden. Created by Ernest and Betty Schoefer, the property originally was a display garden and nursery for the retired pair. Clearing the land was rough, but it was worth it. Today the gardens are perfect gem…