GardenPress

Garden Press

See high-profile press about The Ruth Bancroft Garden:

The Washington Post: Frank Cabot, 86:

Financier turned leading garden preservationist; November 26, 2011

The Wall Street Journal: Growing a Piece of History; November 25, 2011

Bay Area News Group: The Center of Attention; November 19, 2011

Bay Area News Group: Bancroft Garden Celebrates with Plant Sale; July 20, 2011

Bay Area News Group: Back to its Roots; March 26, 2011. Page 1, 2, 3

The New York Times: Annuals, Perennials, and a Centennial; September 3, 2008

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Mission Statement

The mission of the Ruth Bancroft Garden, Inc. is to preserve this exceptional example of garden design and to continue to develop its collection of water-conserving plants for the education and enjoyment of the public.

Centennial Celebration

We are celebrating Garden Founder Ruth Bancroft's 100th year throughout 2009. If you would like to get involved in this historic milestone, you can help by contributing to the Centennial Fund or by attending on of our many special events this year.