Noche Latina with Pete Escovedo

The first in a series of six Sunset Socials, Noche Latina celebrates the rich cultural and botanical heritage of LatinAmerica. You don't want to miss the opportunity to see this world-class musician perform in the Garden. This is the first time Pete has ever played in Walnut Creek! The Pete Escovedo Ensemble will perform in the Garden, surrounded by exotic plants. Guests are invited to sit and relax, dance, or wander the pathways while enjoying great local food and beverages. Food by La Furia Chalaca, Willowstone Catering, and Cinco de Mayo in Walnut Creek. Drinks by Pyramid Brewery in Walnut Creek. Admission is $30 in advance, $35 at the door, so order now. For more information click here. 

Friday, May 18: 5:30 - 8pm

Succulent Container Gardening

Learn the art of succulent container gardens with Nursery Manager Laura Hogan. See demonstrations and take home your own mini dish garden, using the principles you learn! For more information click here.

Saturday, May 19: 11am - 12:30pm

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Author Event with Susan Morrison

Vertival gardening is the latest, most talked about garden trend. Whether you're interested in edibles, ornamentals or a little of both, taking advantage of vertical spaces is an easy way to take your garden to the next level. For more information click here.

Tuesday, May 22, 6pm - 8pm

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Sugi Yoga in The Garden

Meditative mornings in the Garden for all ages and skill levels. For more information click here.

Every Thursday in May, 8 - 9:15am

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In 1972, at age 64, Ruth Bancroft planted the first plants in her soon to be dry garden oasis.

This year it will be 40 years ago that Ruth embarked upon her masterpiece of garden design.

Throughout its history, The Ruth Bancroft Garden has continued to inspire and educate

its visitors. Ruth’s vision is as alive and relevant as ever.

We are celebrating our 40^th Anniversary with expanded events and education

programs and are proud to present our 2012 Calendar of Events. 

Ruth Bancroft in front of Agave franzosinii (early nineties)

The Garden offers an array of workshops, classes, and seminars. If you are a home gardener, professional or novice, we will have something for you. Upcoming events include:

Sugi Yoga in The Garden

Thursday Mornings in May

Succulent Container Gardening

May 19

Native Uses of Garden Plants

May 19

Find more Education events here.

Don't forget - RBG Members get a discount all education events! Become a member today!

Echeveria agavoides comes into flower in spring, with April and May being the main flowering months in our area.  The flower stalks are relatively slender and from one to two feet tall (30 to 60 cm).  There are narrow bract leaves at intervals along the stalk, but these are quite small and soon wither.  The stalks usually are forked at the tip, with the tips arching over so that the buds face downward.  As the flowers open, they begin to angle outward, and by the time they have passed and the seeds are forming, they are upright.  The individual flowers are urn-shaped, widest at the base and narrowing toward the tips, with the petal-tips flaring outward.  The base of the flower is deep pinkish-red to coral and clasped by small sepals, while the tips and interior are yellow. 

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