Sherman Library and Gardens

The Sherman Library and Gardens are botanical gardens in Corona del Mar, California. The gardens are open to the public daily except Thanksigiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. An admission fee is charged. Today's garden began in 1955 when Arnold D. Haskell bought the Norman's Nursery property. Haskell named the Library and Gardens after his mentor and benefactor M. H. Sherman.[1]

Sherman Library and Gardens
Flowers in front of a fountain at the gardens
Sherman Library & Gardens is located in southern California
Sherman Library & Gardens
Sherman Library & Gardens
TypeBotanical garden
Location2647 East Coast Highway
Corona del Mar, California, United States
Coordinates33°36′09″N 117°52′24″W / 33.602427°N 117.873409°W / 33.602427; -117.873409
Area2.2 acres (0.89 ha)
Opened1955; 69 years ago (1955)
WebsiteOfficial website

The gardens include patios and conservatories, seasonal flower beds, and fountains. Collections range from desert plants to tropical vegetation. The Succulent Garden includes a California pepper tree. A tropical conservatory at the site features orchids, heliconias, and gingers. The Fern Grotto exhibits mature staghorn ferns, and the Herb Garden shows a variety of herbs, including chocolate and orange-mint, tri-color and society garlic.[2]

Cactus and succulent garden

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  1. ^ Hendricks, William O. (1980). "The Sherman Library". California History. 59 (4). University of California Press: 352–357. doi:10.2307/25158006. JSTOR 25158006. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  2. ^ Maggio, Matthew V. "A Succulent Oasis at Sherman Library & Gardens". Pacific Horticulture Society. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
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