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 for the home gardener and horticulture/green industry professional. Upcoming events include:

Take our Education Survey here.

Your feedback will help us to shape our workshop and class schedule for next year. Calendar currently being developed.

Learn more about educational opportunities here.

Eucalyptus polyanthemos comes from southeastern Australia, and it flowers there mainly in spring to summer.  However, our trees at The Ruth Bancroft Garden consistently flower in winter.  The tiny buds are produced in clusters, and look like miniature powdery-white upside-down Hershey’s Kisses, topped with a little dome-like cap.  The cap is flushed with a purplish-red color, but it soon pops off to expose the cluster of white stamens within.  The stamens expand to reveal a yellowish center.  Even fully expanded, the flowers are only a little over ⅓ inch across (10 mm).

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