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Thirty-minute guided tours of the home and gardens are offered at Luther Burbank Home and Gardens. Luther Burbank was a horticulturist who introduced more than 800 varieties of fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains and ornamental flowers to the area. Examples of roses, fruit trees, and other plants developed by Burbank are displayed on the grounds.

Original furnishing and changing exhibits are contained in the home, greenhouse and carriage house. The gardens at the home are open daily. House tours are available Wednesday through Sunday, in the months of March through October.

Location: Santa Rosa and Sonoma streets, Santa Rosa California Telephone 707-524-5445

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