Maybe this year is the year I finally go to this famed nursery. It's almost 2 hours away with daytime traffic but I'm sure it's worth the drive. Thanks for the info DD!

I think it’s one of my new happy places. Wandering the demonstration garden is so pleasant. And there is a play area for kids, so bring them along!

I have been itching to go there as well. We are going to be in California for a wedding on April 6 and heading home on the 8th. I’m not sure if I can convince my family to spend any time there with me on our way back home. We will be going right past the exit. It’s too early for the special days, but I might like it better then anyway as I’m not fond of crowds.

I’ll be there. Otto’s is about forty minutes from our house. It’s a beautiful drive west from the 5 on 126, and then down through farms and fields to Guiberson Road, where you’ll pass acres of actual orange groves - and avocado too - along with terrific views, until you arrive at Otto’s. Itk

It’s a slice of what California used to be.

Even if you don't "need" any more roses, it's worth it to go just for the experience, at least once. Judi, I'd guess that they'll have a fair number in bloom by April 6-8. Just check their hours and days open then.

Susan, I did check their hours on google maps and it says they are closed this coming Monday and Tuesday. I don’t know if it’s only that way this coming week following Easter Sunday or if they are always closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Open to public weds-sat, pretty much year round.