Luther Burbank Home & Gardens

Sightseeing: Luther Burbank, one of America's leading 19th-century horticulturists, lived in and worked on this parcel of land for many decades. On the property, he experimented with a few of the more than 800 varieties of plants that he developed over the course of his career. A contemporary of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, Burbank often received both men as guests at his downtown home. Today,...

The gardens are lovely and peaceful, as well as full of information.

Renowned horticulturist Luther Burbank lived and worked on these grounds and made great advances using the modern techniques of selection and hybridization. The 1.6-acre garden and greenhouse showcase the results of some of Burbank's experiments to develop spineless cactus and such flowers as the Shasta daisy. Instructions for the free self-guided garden tour, which uses your cell phone, are...

In Short
In 1877, botanist Luther Burbank arrived in Santa Rosa, fell in love with the area and deemed it nature's ""chosen spot of all this earth."" Since his fame was international,...

Luther Burbank Home and Gardens was the abode of American horticulturist, Luther Burbank. This historical landmark can be explored by the visitors and variety of tours are on offer. His gardens, the museum and greenhouse are a must-visit for all who are interested in horticulture.