A world-renowned 3.5-acre garden, housing a collection of succulents, both unique and beloved, as well as drought-tolerant plants from around the world. The Garden’s founder, Ruth Bancroft, lived to be 109 and was a pioneer in drought-tolerant gardening. Open to the public year-round, the Garden showcases fabulous blooms during every season and highlights plant structure and texture in robust plantings.
The Garden & Nursery are OPEN
No advance reservations required. Purchase Garden Admission tickets at our kiosk when you arrive.
FEATURED EVENTS
Opening Night Members-Only Sculpture Stroll 2021 (6/25 @ 6:30pm-8pm)
Friday, June 25, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
(Webinar) Mitigating Fire Risks Through Garden Design & Maintenance (2-part series)
Saturday, June 26, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
(Webinar) Basic Irrigation in Dry Gardens
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Tracy Fletcher named Executive Director
(Effective July 1, 2021)
The Ruth Bancroft Board of Directors has voted unanimously to promote RGB’s Chief Operating Officer, Tracy Fletcher, to the position of Executive Director, effective July 1, 2021. In her new capacity, Tracy will work to reinforce and build on Ruth’s vision and mission, which has always been to make the Garden a welcoming, enjoyable and educational experience for all.
Private Rentals at the Garden
The Garden is a perfect venue for weddings, corporate events, birthdays and other special occasions. Our unique collection of mature trees, succulents and cacti provide a stunning backdrop to make your occasion unforgettable. Indoor and outdoor options available so you can have your event any time of year.
Voted “Best Wedding Venue in the East Bay” by Diablo Magazine editors and readers, June 2020
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Landscape Design Services
Available Now Virtually
Want to convert from lawn to garden but not sure where to start? We now offer landscape design consultation services ranging from a little advice to a complete plan for a whole new garden!
Billie Hopper Memorial Fund
Billie J. Hopper (1944 – 2021)
Volunteer and Co-Executive Director at Ruth Bancroft Garden, 2005 – 2019
Donations in Billie’s memory can be made to the Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery and The Nature Conservancy. Gifts to the Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery will help us maintain and improve the Garden in many including expanding on our visitor material and educational offerings, purchasing supplies for our new “Nook” education space, and so much more!
Background Images for Zoom
Enjoy being in the Garden while you’re on Zoom! Check out and download one of our RBG Zoom background images to use during your next call.
What’s In Bloom
June 2021
Preview the plants blooming in the Garden right now. Discover which ones are for sale in the Nursery. Print this guide at home or pick one up at the Garden when you visit.
Latest Plant Highlight: Puya spathacea
The genus Puya is a large group of South American bromeliads, with 168 species listed in a 1974 monograph. Many species of Puya have showy inflorescences and unusual flower colors, and Puya spathacea, from north-central Argentina, is an excellent example.
