News from the Gardens

Interested in re-reading some of our e-newsletters and articles from the past? Each "Bloom Blast" is chock-full of information about the Gardens, our glorious collections, what is in bloom, upcoming events, educational opportunities, and more.

MCBG E-Newsletters

August 2026
June 2026
May 2026
April 29, 2026 – Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens Celebrates 60 Years
April 2026
Volunteer Voice – Winter 2026
February 2026

CLICK HERE to read newsletters and articles from 2022 and beyond...

MCBG in the News

The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens is a garden worth writing about. Here are a few notable articles.

Features

Fort Bragg Advocate-News: Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens celebrates 33rd annual Art in the Gardens, Carole Brodsky

Yahoo! Travel: California's Dramatic Coastal Garden Overlooks Ocean Bluffs With Seasonal Blooms & Trails, Carolyn Hall

Fort Bragg Advocate-News: Giant Agave begins “Death Bloom” at Botanical Gardens, Carole Brodsky

Flying Dawn Marie: Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens: Ocean Bluffs, Flowers & Coastal Trails, Dawn Marie

Word of Mouth Magazine: Rhody’s Garden Café – Queenie’s Still Cooking on the Coast, Anna Levy

SAVEUR magazine: Blue-Ribbon Dungeness Crab Cakes

Family Destinations Guide: This Enchanting Botanical Garden In California Will Make All Your Stress And Worries Disappear, Lyam Lavigne

Islands: California's Coastal Garden Paradise Sits On A Bluff With Breathtaking Ocean Views, Lauren Kershner

The Press Democrat: Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens appoints new Executive Director

Secret San Francisco: Northern California’s Cliffside Botanical Garden Spreads Across 47 Scenic Acres, Dana Flynn

American Public Gardens Association: Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens Announces Search for Executive Director Successor

Fort Bragg Advocate-News: A record-breaking Rhododendron show

NBC Los Angeles: Stroll this Fort Bragg garden and soak up the sea-close splendor, Alysia Gray Painter

SAVEUR magazine: Crab Cake Cook-Off, Betsy Andrews

NBC Los Angeles: Alight among the lights of an ocean-close garden in magical Mendocino County, Alysia Gray Painter

USA Today: Best Place to Propose (2023)

NBC Los Angeles: Stroll Through a Shimmering Wonderland by the Sea, Alysia Gray Painter

Flower Power Garden Hour: Podcast episode 95: Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

Hi Travel Tales: Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens: rhododendrons, ocean views, whales, Michael Hodgson

Public Garden Magazine: Garden Professional Spotlight – Molly Barker

NBC Bay Area News "Worth the Trip": A Pacific-Close Garden Takes Its Holiday Lights Online, Alysia Gray Painter

GardenBook: Dahlia Season at the Coast

Travel Realizations: Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens – A Photo Essay!, Chirasree Banerjee

Healthy Living - Eisenhower Health: Splendor on the Northern California Coast, Deborah Liv Johnson

Fort Bragg Advocate-News: BioBlitz sharpens citizen science skills, Chris Calder

The American Gardener: RAP Gardens in Focus: Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, Viveka Neveln

Pacific Horticulture Society: Giant Staghorn Fern Finds New Home at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, Roxanne Perkins

MCBG Mentions

The Epoch Times: An Autumn Excursion Along California’s Mendocino Coast, David Coulson

Travel Mag: 7 California Botanical Gardens Where You Can Wander Beneath Blooming Trees All Afternoon, Sarah Miller

7x7: Road Trip R/X: California's Untamed North Coast, Amber Turpin

KRON 4 News – Live! In the Bay: Discover art, dog surfing, and family fun across the Bay Area

Islands: California's State Park On The Mendocino Coastline Has A Restored, Historic Lighthouse And Idyllic Trails, Kristin Conard

Drives and Detours: Discovering Mendocino: 5 Can’t-Miss Attractions on California’s Rugged Coast, Ben Finch

Sonoma Magazine: Where to See Rhododendrons in Bloom in Sonoma County, Nate Seltenrich

The Mendocino Voice: Your Mendocino County Garden: June, Roger Coryell

The Mendocino Voice: Forest: Mendocino’s marine terraces rose and fell over thousands of years, Rowena Forest

Sunset: 5 Art-Filled Gardens Worth Strolling, Kristin Guy

Secret San Francisco: Just 3 Hours North Of San Francisco Lies A 47-Acre Oceanfront Botanical Garden Perched On Dramatic Coastal Bluffs, Dana Flynn

Mountain Democrat: California Rambling: Magical Mendocino County — We all need more Mendocino, Barbara Steinberg

Lake County Features: The Makers: Diego Harris Builds Big Steel Sculptures for the West, Kathleen Scavone

MarthaStewart.com: These Botanical Gardens Were Just Named the Best in the US, Michele Laufik

Forbes: The Ultimate Mendocino County Travel Guide 2026, Noël Burgess

The Mendocino Voice: Community, crab cakes and caring share the stage at Fort Bragg benefit, Mary Rose Kaczorowski

Visit California: 9 Amazing California Destinations for Well-Being Getaways, Jessica Sebor

Islands.com: California's 5 Best Botanical Gardens, According To Visitors, Johnathan Houston

Mendocino Beacon: Local Grocers, Merchants Are at the Heart of Food Bank Support, Carole Brodsky

The Press Democrat: Nonprofit events in Sonoma and Napa counties for the holiday season and beyond

Visit California: 50-Plus Fun Things to Do in California During the 2025 Holidays

World Atlas: The Pacific Coast's 9 Most Festive Downtowns For The Holidays

AFAR: California Wellness Retreats Worth the Trip

The Mendocino Voice: The ultimate guide to dog-friendly dining in Mendocino County, Sarah Stierch

FamilyVacations.com: Hidden On California’s Coast Is An Underrated Little Artsy Town Full Of Redwoods And Shops, Isabella Moreno

Word of Mouth Magazine: Janie’s Dahlias – Fort Bragg’s Dahlia Queen Keeps Blooming, Torrey Douglass

The Press Democrat: This Lake County artists’ work can be found all over the North Bay, Kathleen Scavone

Sunset: Secret Garden Gems of the West to Visit This Spring, Kristin Guy

NBC Los Angeles: Where to see stunning Spring blooms across California!

Ranch & Coast Magazine: Spring is in the Air, Elizabeth Hansen

Sunset: Where to See Some of Spring’s Most Spectacular Blooms in the West

Visit Fort Bragg: Top 10 Dog-friendly Activities in and Around Fort Bragg

MSN: California's Coast Hides This New England-Style Beach Town With Ancient Redwoods And Cottages, Kelley Dukat

Forbes: 9 Gardens In California That Wow Visitors With Their Colors And Beauty, Robin Raven

Visit California: Where to See Holiday Lights in California in 2024

Islands: Ditch Chain Stores For Local Art, Shops, And Fun At An Underrated California Christmas Town, Angelica Tobit

The Press Democrat: ‘Tis the season for holiday parades in Mendocino County, Karen Misuraca

San Francisco Bay Times: Magical Mendocino, David Landis

Islands: Hidden On California's Coast Is An Underrated Little Artsy Town Full Of Redwoods And Shops

World Atlas: 8 Loveliest Small Towns To Visit In California This Summer

Travel + Leisure: I've Lived in California All My Life — and These Are the Most Underrated Destinations in the Golden State, Chelsee Lowe

Travel + Leisure: This Coastal California Town Is Off the Beaten Path — With Scenic Hiking Trails, a Sea Glass Beach, and a Historic Train Through the Redwoods, Chelsee Lowe

Videos from the Gardens

Fill your days with beauty as we continue to post images of blooms and scenes from our 47-acre garden by the sea on the MCBG YouTube channel, MCBG Facebook, and Instagram feeds.

MCBG through the seasons, by Mendocino Drone

Digging Deep – The Mint Family

Veggies for Good with Jaime and Amanda

Digging Deep – Carnivorous Plants

Deadheading Dahlias with Jim

Intro to the Coastal Bluffs with Mario

Rhododendron Collection with Jim

Pete's Appeal – Part 2

Festival of Lights – Dancing Through 2022

Pete's Appeal – Part 1

Autumn Around the MCBG Vegetable Garden with Wyatt

Art in the Gardens – 2021 Featured Artist