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Down The Garden Path, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden [Photography]

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A dirt path winds through a dense, shady forest. Tall redwood trees with thick, textured reddish-brown bark stand on the left, while lush green leafy trees and large bushes frame the right side. A low, rustic wooden post-and-rail fence lines the left edge of the path as it curves gently into the background. Above, a thick canopy of branches and green leaves filters the light, revealing a small patch of blue sky in the center.

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Relax, Play & Entertain Show Garden 2, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California

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An indoor retail display features outdoor furniture and decor set within a brightly lit shopping mall environment. In the foreground, a brown wicker sofa is layered with white cushions, several patterned throw pillows in beige and blue, and a light-colored blanket. To the left, large black rectangular planters hold dense green shrubs next to gold-colored lanterns. lanterns. A stone-textured counter stands to the right, topped with a stainless steel pizza oven and various decorative items.

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Step inside your new outdoor living space. Bring the comfort of home to the yard while you lounge on your shaded outdoor bed and take in the garden sights. Lovely shade trees and native and low-water plants create garden rooms that welcome children and pets with treats and water play areas. Later, enjoy your private shower under the sun and then sip beverages while you enjoy appetizers and pizza from your kitchen. Watch the sun go down on a perfect day as you bring the inside to your outdoor retreat.

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The Calyx, Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia [Photography]

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A massive, curved vertical garden covered in various green and dark foliage dominates the left side of the frame. To the right, a light-colored light-colored walkway curves alongside the wall, with patches of sunlight and shadow cast upon it. Above the scene, large, dark leaf-like shapes hang from a glass and metal ceiling structure. In the distance, a few people are visible standing on the path near some greenery. The image captures a dense arrangement of many different plant textures and colors across the vertical surface.

The Calyx boasts one of the largest green walls in the southern hemisphere and is home to stunning seasonal horticultural displays.

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Swing Into Spring Show Garden 2, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California

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An indoor scene features various plants and a wooden structure with a seating area. In the foreground, a large wooden planter on the left holds dark purple foliage, while the ground contains green plants, grasses, small pink flowers, and white circular objects set in dark soil. A light-co light-colored wooden slatted path leads toward a black metal lounge chair near a structure draped in sheer white curtains. Inside the curtained area, area, there is a white cushioned bench with round green and beige pillows beneath a large woven wicker pendant light.

SWING INTO SPRING

This garden display highlights the fluidity between indoor and outdoor living, designed to serve as an open-air extension of the home into the garden. The warm palette and comfortable furnishings create a sanctuary that balances structural privacy with organic softness. At the heart of the design is a suspended swing, reimagining the traditional garden bench as a luxury interior piece. This garden offers a peaceful, flowing connection – a destination tailored for indoor/outdoor enjoyment.

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Sword Ferns, Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia [Photography]

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A dense, close-up view of various types of foliage including bright green ferns and dark purple leaves. The upper portion is dominated by lush, serrated green fern fronds that overlap one another. Tucked beneath and around these ferns are larger, broader leaves in deep shades of burgundy and dark green. This arrangement creates a highly textured surface made of overlapping plant layers. No soil or containers are visible within the frame.

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Azalea Flowers, Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB, Long Beach, California [Prints Available]

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A close-up photograph shows a dense cluster of pink and purple flowers. The blossoms range in color from vibrant magenta to pale pink with darker pink markings near their centers. Many petals feature white edges and delicate dark pink speckles or streaks. Thin stamens extend from the center of several flowers, which are interspersed with dark green leaves. The overlapping blooms fill the entire frame.

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Dedicated in April 1981, the 1.3 acre garden was built through the generosity of Mrs. Loraine Miller Collins in memory of her late husband, Earl Burns Miller. Following three years of planning, in cooperation with California State University Long Beach, landscape architect Edward R. Lovell was chosen to oversee its creation. The resulting garden reflects the university’s continued interest in international education, student and community engagement, as well as the Miller’s interests in nature and wellness.  The university is delighted to share this educational, cultural, and aesthetic resource with you. – CSULB

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Pines, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden [Photography]

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A vertical photograph displays a dense collection of various green trees against an overcast sky. In the center, a tall coniferous tree with layered, horizontal branches extends upward. To the left, other trees feature broader leaves and visible greyish-white branches. The bottom of the frame is filled with thick, dark green foliage and overlapping evergreen branches. Above the canopy, the sky consists of heavy, textured clouds in shades of blue, grey, and white.

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Swing Into Spring Show Garden, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California

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A photograph of an indoor atrium featuring a large wooden pergola structure over a landscaped seating area. Hanging from the slatted wooden frame is a woven, dome-shaped lamp emitting warm light, positioned above a white cushioned lounge chair with green and cream pillows. Below the pergola, two black wire chairs sit on a small wooden platform surrounded by gravel and various lush plants including dark purple foliage.

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This garden display highlights the fluidity between indoor and outdoor living, designed to serve as an open-air extension of the home into the garden. The warm palette and comfortable furnishings create a sanctuary that balances structural privacy with organic softness. At the heart of the design is a suspended swing, reimagining the traditional garden bench as a luxury interior piece. This garden offers a peaceful, flowing connection – a destination tailored for indoor/outdoor enjoyment.

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Lantern, Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB, Long Beach, California

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A black and white photograph shows a multi-tiered stone pagoda situated within a lush, wooded garden. The scene is framed by the thick, textured trunk of a tree on the right and large branches arching across the top of the frame. In the center, the small stone structure stands among various trees and plants. A large rock rests in the midground, surrounded by leafy groundcover and ferns. The background consists of dense, overlapping foliage and more trees.

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Dedicated in April 1981, the 1.3 acre garden was built through the generosity of Mrs. Loraine Miller Collins in memory of her late husband, Earl Burns Miller. Following three years of planning, in cooperation with California State University Long Beach, landscape architect Edward R. Lovell was chosen to oversee its creation. The resulting garden reflects the university’s continued interest in international education, student and community engagement, as well as the Miller’s interests in nature and wellness.  The university is delighted to share this educational, cultural, and aesthetic resource with you. – CSULB

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Matilija Poppy (Romneya coulteri), Santa Barbara Botanic Garden [Photography]

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A close-up photograph features a single large white flower with a bright yellow center against a dark, textured background of foliage. The wide petals are white and have a delicate, crinkled texture with irregular edges. At the heart of the blossom is a dense cluster of many small, vibrant yellow stamens. Below the flower, green leaves with serrated edges are visible among dark stems. The surrounding background consists of out-of out-of-focus greenery, including small white buds and shadowy branches.

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