Luther Burbank Home and Gardens

Luther Burbank Home and Gardens is a botanical garden featuring a Greek Revival house, working greenhouses, and diverse plant collections across landscaped grounds in downtown Santa Rosa. The site includes structures and displays that show how the place functioned as both a residence and laboratory.

The site became a center for plant breeding experiments starting in 1884, where over 800 new varieties were developed. This work significantly shaped American agriculture and gardening practices.

The site is named after Luther Burbank, the plant breeder who made this his home and workplace. Visitors can explore the spaces where he conducted his work and received influential figures of his time.

The site opens daily and outdoor areas are freely accessible. Visitors should reserve guided tours in advance if they want to explore the house and gardens with a guide.

A greenhouse building from 1889 that Burbank designed himself still houses rare plant specimens from his experiments. Among these is a spineless cactus he bred for livestock feeding in arid regions.

Location: Santa Rosa

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture

Website: http://lutherburbank.org

GPS coordinates: 38.43611,-122.71167

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:47