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February 2019
Flowering Mesembs Garden Tour
A closer look at the beautiful flowering mesembs at The Ruth Bancroft Garden, including ones not normally seen in the Bay Area. Tour led by Curator, Brian Kemble. Sign-up today!
Find out more »March 2019
Echeveria 101
Featuring beautiful clusters of rosette shapes, Echeveria is a popular genera in the Crassulaceae family. Learn all about the different varieties and hybrids in the Garden and how you can incorporate them in your own landscape. Walker Young, Assistant Curator, will be leading this walk-and-talk workshop and will highlight the care and maintenance of these easy-to-grow plants. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations up to 1-week prior to a class are subject to a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellations less than 1-week prior to…
Find out more »All About Air Plants
Tillandsia, which are more commonly known as "air plants", have over 500 varieties and are recognized for their ability to grow outside of soil and their beautiful shapes.
Find out more »DIY Felted Cacti
Learn the fun and relaxing process of creating needle felted potted cacti. Workshop includes a kit with tools to continue felting at home.
Find out more »Mexican Stonecrops (Members Only)
Brian Kemble, long-time Garden Curator, will take you on a short Garden walk focusing on Mexican stonecrop plants.
Find out more »April 2019
Spring Plant Sale: Members Only Preview
Get first pick of rare and unique succulents, cacti, and drought-tolerant plants! Register today for this members-only preview party.
Find out more »Spring Plant Sale
Stock up on your favorite water wise plants at this year's Spring Plant Sale. Find CA Natives, succulents, cacti, +more!
Find out more »Spring Watercolors
Learn how to paint using watercolors in the beautiful setting of the Ruth Bancroft Garden. Led by art coach, Wendy Soneson. This 3-part class is perfect for beginner or expert painters.
Find out more »Garden iPhoneography
With guidance from professional photographers, John Ricca and Don Mohr, you'll learn how to take your smart phone photography skills to the next level in the beautiful setting of the Garden.
Find out more »CA Native Spring Bloomers Tour on 4/13 (Members Only)
This Docent-led tour will take you on colorful spring walk through the Garden to learn more about incorporating CA Natives in your dry garden.
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