Rogers Gardens For The Holidays: Nothing Better

Every time I've visited Rogers Gardens I have come away fulfilled.  It's the nursery in Corona del Mar that is so popular people come from miles away.  It was Fran's birthday, and we knew that Rogers Gardens was decorated for the holidays, so we made a visit there, and included lunch at their fabulous restaurant, The Farmhouse.

Whatever you're looking for in the garden, Rogers Gardens has it.  Succulents, shade plants, indoor plants, decorated wreaths, centerpieces, and big pots and other hanging plants.  It is truly fabulous.  At Christmas time they have room upon room filled with holiday items, from snow globes, to holiday books, to expensive nutcrackers, to tree decorations and trees!

After spending over an hour checking out the gardens and of course buying a few items, we headed to The Farmhouse for lunch.  If you go, be sure to reserve a table several weeks in advance.  It's a warm, inviting room with no walls, so you're looking out at beautiful landscaping.  We enjoyed a truly wonderful meal.  I had a sunchoke soup, garnished with goat cheese and microgreens.  Then I enjoyed a harvest salad, with raisins, persimmons, tomatoes, cucumber and pistachios in a light vineagrette.  Fran had an absolutely delicious burger with fries.  Judy had a rare tuna sandwich, with Asian coleslaw, and Janie ordered a grilled vegetable salad, with just about every vegetable from the garden included.  Of the three desserts we ordered, carrot cake in a mason jar was our favorite.

Next time you're looking for a fun filled day, just an hour from San Diego, take a ride to Rogers Gardens.  There is so much of interest to inspire you.  I took several pictures of items they charge hundreds of dollars for, that crafty people could make at home.  I'm not very crafty, but I have some crafty friends that can help me out.  We had a wonderful day celebrating Fran's birthday on a warm November day.