| The Ruth Bancroft Garden is hosting an exciting series of workshops designed to educate community members about low-water gardening and other garden projects. These workshops are co-sponsored by the Contra Costa Water District. Please RSVP early to ensure that the workshop is not cancelled. Hope to see you there!

Drought Tolerant Gardening 101, with Bobbi Feyerabend
Saturday, August 14
Want a drought-tolerant garden but not sure where to start? A local legend, Ms. Feyerabend will discuss the basics of low-water gardening, and will cover appropriate plant choices, garden design, irrigation, and maintenance. * She will be focusing on Mediterranean plants.
Lawn Removal, with Kat Weiss
Saturday, September 11 from 11 am - 1 pm
Ready to ditch your lawn and install a low-water landscape in its place? Learn how to remove and replace your lawn in this informative and hands-on workshop.
Succulent Troubleshooting
Saturday, October 9 from 11 am - 1 pm
From pests to frost to too much water, there are a lot of things that can make a succulent sick. This class will cover how to avoid common problems and fix ones that may have already occurred. Feel free to bring in examples of your sick plants.
Admission Prices:
$15 for RBG members
$15 for Garden Conservancy Members
$20 for the general public
To register, click here for a registration form, or call our office at (925) 944-9352
*Please note: All cancellations, refunds, and other changes must be received at least 7 days prior to the event date* |