Home, Greenhouse, and Gardens where, Luther Burbank, famed horticulturist made his home in Santa Rosa for more than fifty years. On this garden site and in nearby Sebastopol, Burbank conducted the plant-breeding experiments that brought him world renown. His objective was to improve the quality of plants and thereby increase the world's food supply. In his working career Burbank introduced more than 800 new varieties of plants including over 200 varieties of fruits, many vegetables, nuts and grains, and hundreds of ornamental flowers.

This unique city park is located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Santa Rosa Avenue and Sonoma Avenue in Santa Rosa, California - just across the street from City Hall.

Luther Burbank Home & Gardens
PO Box 1678
Santa Rosa, CA 95402
(707) 524-5445

Although the gardens are not extensive, any serious horticulturist should make a stop here if you are in the area. It has the history of one of the stars of our profession (or hobby). Tour the house and learn more about Luther Burbank who help create many plants for the horticultural industry.

 
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