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October 2018
Annual Dinner
A night of magic in support of The Ruth Bancroft Garden. The Annual Member & Friends Dinner offers a chance to celebrate the Garden while enjoying entertainment, dinner, drinks, live and silent auctions, raffles, and more!
Find out more »November 2018
Watercolor: The Many Colors of Succulents (3-part series)
Master the basic techniques of watercolor in the beautiful autumn setting of the Ruth Bancroft Garden with Wendy Soneson. You will learn the four paper uses, three brush techniques, and choosing correct materials in this outdoor class.
Find out more »Metallic Leaf Art
Capture the essence of your favorite plants in this fun metal art class. Learn how to create stunning botanical embellishments that will liven any room or patio. Plant materials from the Garden to create a beautiful 16 x 20” art piece to take home. The process is easy and will be something you’ll enjoy doing again in the future. You’re welcome to bring in your own plant materials- leaves are preferred, but avoid bringing in anything thick or with a…
Find out more »Docent Training Program Kicks Off
Docent Training consists of 10 Saturday morning classes where you will learn the history of the Garden, gain interpretive skills, learn basic botany, develop dry-gardening skills, and build a solid knowledge base of the many species of drought-tolerant plants in RBG’s collection.
Find out more »DIY Succulent Gravy Boat Garden
Grace your Thanksgiving table with a one-of-a-kind succulent gravy boat garden! Learn the basics of creating and caring for a succulent dish garden.
Find out more »Demo: How to drill a drainage hole in a ceramic pot (members only)
Learn how to drill a drainage hole in a ceramic pot to allow for proper drainage which will keep your succulents healthy and happy.
Find out more »December 2018
Houseplants 101 (Members Only)
Houseplants add beauty and functionality to the home with their vibrant colors and air purifying abilities. Join us for a discussion on growing and caring for these special plants.
Find out more »DIY Creative Succulent Series: Holiday Succulent Pine Cones
Create three beautiful hanging ornaments and/or tabletop accessories with pine cones, succulents and dried plant material foraged from the Garden.
Find out more »DIY Creative Succulent Series: Holiday Succulent Centerpiece
Create a gorgeous focal point for your holiday gatherings and family dinners- a succulent centerpiece!
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