Trees for Health Garden — Attraction in San Diego

I enjoyed it. It is informative, doesn't take long to get through (30 minutes-ish; could probably do it in 5 if you don't read the signs; could easily stretch it to take an hour). Lots of homeless people nearby when it started to get dark. Many of the signs need refreshment or total replacement. I think the city should invest money and totally update the garden with new signs and make the paths more clear (there were some signs for trees in areas that I thought weren't walkable, but the placement of a sign tells me it's just unmaintained groundskeeping). I'd recommend it if you want to kill an hour or so, if you are looking for something free to do, and/or are big into food, herbology, or using herbs...

I really love this little area of Balboa Park. There's flowers all year, and the healthy number of volunteers keeps it clean and aesthetically pleasant. Until we get some rain. Like most San Diego parks, invasive, non-native species are out of control. Mustard, Nasturtium, and Stinging Nettles are the main problems, but there are many more. When I asked the ranger what their plan is, he said "What plan? There's no plan." So, I guess...

Nice little nature reserve within Balboa Park that has a very diverse plant and tree population. Follow the signs that walk you thru the various categories of trees/plants...many are edible varieties. I want to come back in the spring; I'd guess it smells amazing here! Has a few benches to sit, mostly dirt / gravel paths. Park was created as a memorial; read the sign by the entrance for...