Demonstration garden · Native plant garden · Park or open space
Airport Avenue Demonstration Gardens in Santa Monica
Santa Monica
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Demonstration garden · Native plant garden · Native plants
Aldadena Library Demonstration Garden, Bob Lucas Branch
Altadena
Demonstration garden · Native plant garden · Park or open space
Balboa Park Native Plant Demonstration Garden
San Diego
Demonstration garden · Native plant garden · Park or open space
Community Demonstration Garden at Sheldon Reservoir
Pasadena
Demonstration garden · Native plant garden · Restoration site
Madrona Marsh Nature Center
Torrence
Demonstration garden · Native plant garden · Nature center or arboretum
Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden
Manhattan Beach