Sherman Library and Gardens

These Primrose are pretty enough to eat... wait, you can?! Primula vulgaris (pictured) makes a colorful garnish to salads, or the perfect cake topper. You can even crystallize them in sugar or freeze them in ice to take your drinks to the next level. Come see them blooming in the central garden and take some home at the gift shop

Happy Valentine’s Day! Here’s a couple of pretty ways to say I love you with some plants from the gift shop We are open for Presidents Day tomorrow, but the cafe will be closed.

Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing you a wonderful year of happiness, health and good fortune from all of us a Sherman Library and Gardens Our ‘Ruby Glow’ and Parasols are still on display and make the perfect background for some festive pics!

Looking like royalty sitting in the conservatory throne Tag us in your photos! We love to see y’all exploring the garden

Spend some time with your snugglebug on our sweetheart bench! We think the gardens are a great date spot, but does Julius? He was less than thrilled to model for us today

Believe it or not, these red inflorescences are groups of tiny orchid flowers! Dendrochilum wenzelii is native to the Philippines, and is sometimes referred to as a grass orchid. The orchid family is the second largest plant family. With over 28,000 species, and species native to every continent except Antarctica, it’s easy to see why the orchid family is so diverse!

We’re super excited to participate in the #Wreathmasters competition hosted by the @californianativeplantsociety! Along with other botanical gardens, nurseries, and plant organizations, we created some holiday wreaths made out of 100% native Californian plants. The final competition will be hosted live this Friday (12/18) from 6pm to 8pm by @californianativeplantsociety as celebrity judges @bloomandplume, @eothen_ , and @cultivating_place determine the winners. Participating ...organizations are: @artemisia.nursery @grassrootsecology @theodorepayne @californiabotanicgarden @descansogardens @sbbotanicgarden @ourcityforest @moosacreek @theshermangardens @mendocoastbotanicalgardens @treeoflifenursery See more

Here’s a sneak peek of our Nights of 1000 Lights event! You can see the full video at the link in our bio. Tickets are selling fast, and the only days left are December 20 and 21. Be sure to snag yours!

COVID-19 Updates: We are able to remain open to the public, and are in accordance with California and Orange County health ordinances. Hooray! However, we require the cooperation of our visitors to help us ensure the safety of our staff and community: Masks or face coverings must be worn at all times over the nose and mouth. Physical distancing of at least 6ft between yourself and others, unless you are members of the same household.... Please DO NOT visit if you are feeling ill, or have been in contact with someone ill. No food or drinks can be consumed on the property. Cafe Jardin will be closed for dining, but open for takeout and fresh groceries. Our wish is that the gardens remain a peaceful horticultural oasis for the community, and we can only do that with your cooperation. We look forward to your visit! Also, aren’t these bromeliads looking festive?

Hey. It’s about time we told you. Disco InFERNo will be back for Nights of 1000 Lights! (It’s in the Fern Grotto, can you tell our horticulture staff loves puns?) Tickets for the event with reduced capacity and safety protocols for Covid are still available through our website.

So excited to host the Orange County Chrysanthemum Society for their annual show and sale! This Saturday and Sunday, come see a stunning plant exhibit, an Ikebana display, and learn more about this fascinating genus. See our website for the schedule! Admission is included with a regular garden entry.

Baby and Begonia. It always makes us so happy to see little ones explore their newfound fascination with plants! Tag us in your photos, we love seeing what catches your eye in the garden!

Lush leaves and sweet fruit...it’s a dwarf cavendish. This banana plant produces bunches of flavorful, slightly thick-peeled bananas. Also known as ladyfinger banana. #bananaplant #dwarfcavendish #tropicalplants #tropicalconservatory #shermanlibraryandgardens #newportbeach #visitcalifornia #orangecounty

A garden with a view... #shermanlibraryandgardens #newportbeach #visitnewportbeach #californiagarden #trellis #plantsofinstagram #publicgardens

#Givingtuesday is tomorrow! Here’s what you get when you support our nonprofit botanical garden with a membership purchase: Unlimited free entry Discounts on events classes, and gift shop items Free admission to over +250 gardens across country Discounts at @rogersgardens and @armstronggarden Newport Beach ... And of course- you help directly fund our gardens, historical archives, community events, and educational programs. And if you are already a member, thank you! We couldn’t have made it through this year without you See more

Have you seen our succulent fountain...featuring echeveria, baby necklace succulent, tillandsias, Spanish moss, bromeliads, and driftwood. #tillandsia #echeveria #bromeliad #spanishmoss #succulentsofinstagram #succulents #plantlover #shermanlibraryandgardens #newportbeach #californiagarden

Central Garden on a gorgeous fall day. #shermanlibraryandgardens #newportbeach #gardensofinstagram #orangecounty #theoc #publicgarden #californiagarden #fallvibes

The unforgettable blooms of the passion vine. #passionvine #passionflower #passiflora #tropicalvibes #purpleflowers #shermanlibraryandgardens #newportbeach #orangecounty #publicgarden #californiagarden

For sale in the Garden Shop: gorgeous fall colored mums and beautiful sculpture pieces by @dustingimbeldesigns #ceramicart #ceramicsculpture #shermanlibraryandgardens #newportbeach #orangecounty #plantsforsale #fallflowers #mum

This stunning fall bloomer is Gloxinia Bolivian Sunset. #gloxinia #groundcover #tropicalplants #bolivian #shermanlibraryandgardens #newportbeach #orangecounty #publicgardens #californiagarden

Our Tropical Conservatory- beautifully captured by @yeungfoliage