I went on Saturday and there was also an event. I believe that if you will not have access to the entire Mission then they should give you a discount. I was there for a class project.
The purpose of the gardens should not have changed to where a person can't go on the grounds in certain areas because you choose to dishonor the natural purpose of the Mission. There was a wedding party there yesterday which was Sunday. I was unable to visit a particular area because of the wedding. That's not fair to us who there that want to enjoy the Mission as it was
This is one of the most magnificent places I ever visited.
The gardens you see today at the Mission are very different from the early days of the Mission. In the 1700s and 1800s most of the planting was for agriculture and sustenance. Crops were grown for food and for trade, although there are many mentions of ornamental plants being grown during that period. In addition to plants for food and trade, herbs were grown both for flavoring and medicinal purposes. Even though the purpose of the gardens has changed, many of its traditional plants are still grown today both for color and scent, and to keep the traditions alive. Join us at the Mission on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. for our garden tours offered free with paid admission to learn more.
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