If you like large formal gardens loved by volunteers then you will like this. Look particularly for the Chinese paperbark which is rare and when the sun is at the back of bits of peeling bark has the most beautiful look More

Great if taking a neighborhood walk. Not a destination in itself. More

Always go to get a Christmas arrangement custom made - and pick up some greens & berries for other decorations. More

The Gamble Garden offers a great retreat from the bustle and hustle of Silicon Valley. I love to sit on the bench and watch the old guys play boce ball. I also love to walk through the community vege garden and the managed specimen gardens. A great place! More

The gamble garden is a fun place to spend a Sunday afternoon, especially if you bring a picnic. check out the 'african' hut, the espaliered apple trees, succulents and roses. More

This is one of the best garden's in Palo Alto. It's a great place to walk to, to releax in the peaceful gardens. There's a wonderful assortment of plants, trees and insects. Gamble Gardens is also historic place in Palo Alto, and a great place to eat a picnic lunch. The perfect garden getaway in a busy town. More

An elegant, restored Edwardian house donated to the city by a Procter & Gamble heiress presides over lovely gardens open to the public. Something is blooming in every season. Sections of the garden feature old roses, cherry trees, a cutting garden, herbs, and vegetables. Spring sees many weddings and other special events on the brick patios. More

I love this place! There are formal gardens as well as vegetable and cutting gardens. The flowers are amazing. We go often during the spring/summer to see what is currently in bloom. The wisteria and the weeping cherry trees are also stunning when in bloom. The only thing that I would fault is the rose garden which is currently under... More

This is a neighborhood gem and keeps improving over the years. I always had dreams of holding a party there in their back patio. Wonderfully taken care of and interesting plants and sculptures. More