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.
WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
DIY Creative Succulent Series: Holiday Succulent Centerpiece
Saturday, December 15, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Demo: How to drill a drainage hole in a ceramic pot (members only)
Saturday, December 15, 2018 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
CA Native Winter Bloomers Garden Tour (Members Only)
Saturday, January 5, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
The Bold Dry Garden
by Johanna Silver
“Will quench your thirst for inspiration…elegant photographs ably capture the architectural drama of its bold forms and eccentric groupings.”
New York Times
What’s In Bloom
November 2018
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 Admissions Kiosk when you visit.
Latest Plant Highlight: Hakea verrucosa
The flowers of Hakea species are held in clusters along the stems, and they resemble those of the relatives in the genus Grevillea. Hakea is a large genus of shrubs and small trees in the Protea Family (Proteaceae), with 150 species listed in Wikipedia.
