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May 2021
(Webinar) Site Analysis & Design Development – Choosing a Plant Palette (part 3/3)
There are many factors to consider when selecting your plant palette. We will look at color theory, texture and how specific plants can clearly communicate specific garden styles.
Learn More / Get Tickets »ArtScapes in the Garden: Outdoor Ikebana Exhibition
Come see ArtScapes in the Garden, an exhibition of large scale ikebana, the art of Japanese floral arrangement. The Ruth Bancroft Garden and San Francisco’s Sogestsu School of Ikebana have partnered in presenting this first-ever outdoor exhibit in the Garden.
Learn More / Get Tickets »Members only preview hour of ArtScapes in the Garden: Outdoor Ikebana Exhibition
Come see ArtScapes in the Garden, an exhibition of large scale ikebana, the art of Japanese floral arrangement. The Ruth Bancroft Garden and San Francisco’s Sogestsu School of Ikebana have partnered in presenting this first-ever outdoor exhibit in the Garden.
Learn More / Get Tickets »Ikebana (Japanese floral art) Workshop
Join Sharon Suimei Doi, an ArtScapes exhibitor, for a hands-on ikebana (Japanese floral arrangement) influenced succulent arrangement workshop.
Learn More / Get Tickets »Garden iPhoneography Workshop
Take your iPhone (or Android) to the next level and elevate your smartphone skills by exploring the powerful photography abilities in the colorful spring setting of the Garden in this two-part workshop.
Learn More / Get Tickets »June 2021
(Webinar) Focal Point Plants in Dry Gardens
Focal point plants sets the tone for the entire design and helps determine all the other plantings. Learn how to select focal point plants for both aesthetics and conditions during the planning and planting process.
Learn More / Get Tickets »(Webinar) Essential Cacti in Dry Gardens
Learn how to successfully incorporate cacti into your dry garden landscape design.
Learn More / Get Tickets »(Video & Webinar) Soil Basics in Dry Gardens
Soil is the foundation of healthy plants. Join Walker Young, Assistant Curator, for a virtual lecture to learn about the content of soil, recommendations for the perfect ratio of materials, and the care that your soil needs in order to keep your dry garden plants healthy and happy.
Learn More / Get Tickets »Opening Night Members-Only Sculpture Stroll 2021 (6/25 @ 5pm-6:30pm)
Join us on June 25th, opening night of the Garden's 27th annual Sculpture Show, for a special Members-only evening stroll of the Garden. See the works of over 24 area artists poised among the beautiful plants in the Garden when the setting sun's rays cast their magical light. There will be live music plus beer/wine available for purchase at this event.
Learn More / Get Tickets »Opening Night Members-Only Sculpture Stroll 2021 (6/25 @ 6:30pm-8pm)
Join us on June 25th, opening night of the Garden's 27th annual Sculpture Show, for a special Members-only evening stroll of the Garden. See the works of over 24 area artists poised among the beautiful plants in the Garden when the setting sun's rays cast their magical light. There will be live music plus beer/wine available for purchase at this event.
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