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Beef BourguignonE. M. Boddy, a newspaper...
E. M. Boddy, a newspaper publisher, planted a seed in 1936. Camellias to be exact - for use in making corsages. Over the years both specie and acreage added and abounded to what is now known as Descanso Gardens. His vision of private watershed persists today and continues to irrigate this oasis in the midst of desert chaparral. Some of the native coastal live oaks are said to be over 400 years old. Come and walk amongst 'that which came before you...' Descanso means 'where I rest.' In the lilacs and the roses and the azaleas you can find rest.
I was astounded with the beauty of the grounds. There are large oaks, redwoods, a rose garden, camelia forests, a bird sanctuary, a Tea house and pond even an art museum. There are many places to sit and linger. The roses were in bloom when I was there. I can't wait to go back and see the 20 foot camelia bushes in bloom. They have picnics and muscial events. For lunch stop at the cafe near the entrance or you can picnic outside of the gardens if you bring your own lunch. If you are in L.A., check it out!!!! for a $5.00 entrance fee it's worth it. And you can take very pretty pictures!!!!!!
