M. Young Botanic Garden

The M. Young Botanic Garden is a botanical garden in Kerman, California, focused on plants from the Southwestern region that need little water. The garden spreads across multiple sections with native trees, shrubs, and ground covers, linked by paths and arbors.

The garden was established to become a regional hub for plants that survive drought and need less watering. This emerged from California's focus on saving water in a land that faces dry conditions.

The garden shows visitors how to design landscapes with less water and why plants suited to the region work better in this climate. The choice of species reflects local knowledge about meeting the dry conditions of the Central Valley.

The space has twelve different areas with paths, arbors, and seating spots that invite walking and lingering. It helps to bring time to explore, as each area shows different plant types and offers places to rest.

Every single plant in the garden was chosen because it survives with little water and can handle extreme heat. This makes it a place where you can see how an entire landscape thrives without frequent watering.

Location: California

GPS coordinates: 36.72360,-120.06000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:08