Hortus Botanicus: A Plant Lover's Paradise in Fort Bragg

Tucked off State 1 down a gravel road with no highway signs, Hortus Botanicus nursery in Fort Bragg has become a pilgrimage site for passionate gardeners since opening five years ago. "People seem to find us," says owner Robert Goleman, a Fort Bragg native.

A Collector's Dream

This 14-acre "collector's nursery" (2 acres of plants, display gardens, and greenhouses) houses over 800 heirloom and modern roses planted in ground, 50 clematis varieties (40 for sale), thousands of orchids (Goleman's passion since age 12), a rare succulent collection, plus container trees, shrubs, and perennials.

Visit in July

Stop by in July to see an entire lath house dedicated to begonias in full bloom. Hours: 10–5 Thu–Mon. Address: 20103 Hanson Rd.; Phone: (707) 964-4786.