1431 Waverley St./Embarcadero Rd., (650) 329-1356. Garden: Daily dawn to dusk. House: M-F 9-2. Free.
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| house and palm tree at Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden in Palo Alto, California |
Located in an old Palo Alto neighborhood, the 1902 Colonial Georgian Revival house here features enormous pieces of interior redwood paneling unmarred by knots. Today, volunteers maintain both the house and the manicured classic Edwardian gardens, which include small “rooms,” an assortment of soothing fountains, and scattered benches for quiet reflection. Vegetables are also grown in the Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, so you might see ripe purple tomatoes and other exotic varieties--all protected by a well-dressed scarecrow. Each month has its special pleasures, but April’s promise of a cascade of blossoms along a cherry allée might be the best. A small nursery purveys an interesting selection of plants, and classes and special events are scheduled regularly. Picnic tables sheltered by an old oak are available, and just next at Bowling Green Park are expansive lawns for frolicking.
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| purple tomatoes at Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden in Palo Alto, California |
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| red apples at Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden in Palo Alto, California |
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| scarecrow at Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden in Palo Alto, California |
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updated 2-29-20; 5-30-23
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