(12 photos) I visited Descanso Gardens today, a beautiful spot near my home town of La Crescenta, about a dozen miles north of downtown Los Angeles. The weather couldn’t have been better, with visitors at a minimum. The plants looked tired and dusty but the camellias showed off their beauty regardless. I think they’re truly looking forward to the rain forecast for tomorrow. Other than skidding down the steep fence line trail onto my knee in a rather crooked, ungraceful manner (ouch), I enjoyed a wonderful visit. ~SueBee
Beautiful red camellia
Looks like fall rather than winter!
The start of my trail
Halfway along the trail
View toward JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) in La Canada Flintridge
View from the fence line towards La Canada
View from the fence line towards La Crescenta
View from the fence line towards Montrose
SueBee and Kat 
I’ll have to say . . . these gardens look better in January than most I’ve seen. At least in East Tennessee! Thanks for sharing.