CBS Los Angeles: Best Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles

BEST BOTANICAL GARDENS IN LOS ANGELES

February 25, 2018

The vibrant and diverse flora of Southern California can be seen all over this vast expanse we called the Southland. Just look around you. However, with that in mind and to get a glimpse and a feel for this wonderful vegetation from our region and those of other places all in one well-groomed outpost, check out five of the finest botanical gardens in and around Los Angeles.

Virginia Robinson Gardens
1008 Elden Way
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 550-2087
www.robinsongardens.org

Part of the parcel of land where Beverly Hills’ first lady … Read More

LA Clippers Recognize FRG for Children’s Education Program

LA Clippers Recognize FRG for Children’s Education Program

On December 8th, the LA Clippers informed the Friends of Virginia Robinson Gardens that they would be recognized for their Children’s Education program by a Clippers Player inspired program called Tobi’s Heroes. Tobi’s Heroes honors people in our community who encourage and support children through sport, community service, or education. Tobi Oyedeji was a close friend from Texas of the Clippers’ Deandre Jordan. Tobi died in a car accident shortly after Jordan was drafted to the Clippers in 2008. Jordan tweets #35@TobiOye before every game; his friend is the inspiration for Tobi’s … Read More

Time Out Los Angeles


VIRGINIA ROBINSON GARDENS

June 2, 2016

 

TIME OUT SAYS: Department store magnates Virginia and Harry Robinson built this Beverly Hills estate in 1911, and upon their passing it entered into the county’s hands as a public park. Because of the six-and-a-half-acre estate’s quiet residential location, it’s only accessible via docent-led tours, which you’ll need to arrange two weeks in advance over the phone or via email. Once inside, you’ll find finely manicured gardens and a just as impeccably assembled mansion. In keeping with its storied history of lavish Hollywood parties, the estate hosts a swanky garden party at the … Read More

Behind the Scenes with bride-to-be, Sofia Vergara

BEHIND THE SCENES WITH BRIDE-TO-BE SOFIA VERGARA! 

August 23, 2015

She’s a beautiful bombshell, a brainy business woman—and funny to boot. Now Sofía Vergara is warming up for her next major role: bride. In preparation
for her big day, she met up with us to talk wedding planning and try on some of the season’s most spectacular new gowns in a spectrum of shades. Here, a sneak peek at the photo shoot for our Fall Style issue.

When: June 9, 2015.

Where: The Virginia Robinson Gardens, a 1911 estate in Beverly Hills. Its original owner, Virginia Robinson, collected flora from … Read More

Virginia Robinson Gardens Is In August Company!

Virginia Robinson Gardens Is In August Company!

Famed interior designer Charlotte Moss also loves gardens and garden design. Ms. Moss is the author of eight books and her latest, Garden Inspirations is both a work of beauty and usefulness as well as an amazing accolade for Virginia Robinson Gardens.  Ms. Moss has visited gardens all over the world and features many of them in her latest book.

For American gardens, Ms. Moss selected Monticello, Swan House, Montpelier, Dumbarton Oaks, Mt. Vernon, Madoo and Virginia Robinson Gardens.  Our special treasure is the only garden featured west of the Mississippi!

“Garden Inspirations” … Read More

ABC News: See This, Skip That – Beverly Hills

 

 

SEE THIS, SKIP THAT: BEVERLY HILLS 

By Gabe Saglie and TravelZoo, December 6, 2014

Few cities conjure up images of glitz and glam like Beverly Hills. This ritzy enclave in the heart of L.A. is replete with recognizable landmarks and popular things to do, of course. But there’s plenty more going on beyond the five-star veneer. Consider these things to do next time you visit the so-called Garden Spot of the World.

Skip Beverly Gardens, Visit Robinson Beverly Gardens Park is a landmark here — a 2-mile, 22-block park along Santa Monica Blvd. that’s ideal for joggers and … Read More

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