In this webinar series, Garden Manager Walker Young will share real-world tips and tricks on topics such as soil building, integrated pest management, tree maintenance, pruning, plant selection, succession planning, weed control, effective watering, and irrigation. Webinar 1: Building Healthy Soil - August 12 (Wednesday) @ 11:00 AM Healthy soil is the foundation of every […]
Discover the stories, plants, and ideas that make the Ruth Bancroft Garden a global model for waterwise design. Join a cohort of fellow garden-lovers for a series of at-home and in-person learning opportunities. At-home learning opportunities: Webinar 1 - The Origin and Evolution of the Ruth Bancroft Garden - August 19th @ 11:00am - 12:00pm […]
SEPTEMBER THEME: Let's Grow! September 9, 16, 23, 30 | Wednesdays at 9:30AM-10:15AM Do you have a child 18-36 months old? Garden Buds is a program where kids will meet the same friends each week, practice social skills in an outdoor setting, and develop an interest in nature with hands-on activities. The classes will use […]
Get to know the Garden and join us for a FREE community day!
Join us for reading and crafts in the Nook with Miss Marie!
Spend your Thursday evening with free live music by The Real John Geary, great drinks, food, and late-night plant shopping at the Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery.
A beginner-friendly, after-hours yoga class at the Ruth Bancroft Garden.
Join us for reading and crafts in the Nook with Miss Marie!
Join former Ruth Bancroft Garden horticulturalist Szymon Szary as he shares stories from a cactus-focused exploratory trip through central and northern Chile, spanning the diverse landscapes of the coastal and interior Atacama Desert to the high elevations of the Andean Mountains. The objective of this journey was to find as many iconic Atacama and Andean […]
Guided by the Garden staff, you’ll get a quick overview and tips to get started, then enjoy a relaxed, self-paced environment to bring your creation to life. Whether you're looking for a creative way to celebrate the season, refresh your home décor, or enjoy a unique outing with friends, this workshop is the perfect opportunity […]
The Ruth Bancroft Garden is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
Tax ID is 68-0310041.
1552 Bancroft Road | Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 944-9352
The Ruth Bancroft Garden is a preservation project of The Garden Conservancy.
