The teaching gardens of the Department of Environmental Horticulture are open to the public and include common and unusual species of trees, shrubs, ground covers, perennial and bedding plants. The arrangement of plants is based on botanical and horticultural principles rather than on design principles. The gardens are located adjacent to the UC Davis Arboretum. Department personnel provide tours for teachers, children, master gardeners or other professional groups upon request and as resources allow.
Personnel occasionally provide lectures on or off campus on topics related to the teaching gardens.
Plants from around the world with am emphasis on plants adapted to Mediterranean climates, but not exclusively, are planted in the gardens. People will discover that UC Davis is a good place to send students interested in plants and our environment.