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April 2021
2021 Water-wise Garden Tour
Take a self-guided tour of nine area gardens that showcase the beauty and diversity that water-wise gardens can offer homeowners. This self-guided tour will let you see lawn-to-garden conversion projects up close and talk to the homeowners about the process, their plant choices, and overall experiences.
Learn More / Get Tickets »Earth Day Celebration 2021
The Ruth Bancroft Garden and Sustainable Contra Costa are partnering to celebrate Earth Day! Play Earth Day Bingo in the Garden and learn how you can help the environment by saving energy and water around your home.
Learn More / Get Tickets »(Webinar) “History of Golden Gate” – for RBG/SFBG volunteers only
Join us for a webinar about the “History of Golden Gate Park- From Sand Dune to World Attraction” with Ernie Ng on 28 April 2021 (Wed) at 10am-10:45am where he will feature a fascinating assortment of historical photos from 1870 to the 1900s.
Learn More / Get Tickets »May 2021
(Webinar) Site Analysis & Design Development – Overview (part 1/3)
When starting a new landscape design there are many things to consider. What is the exposure of the site, how big is it, and how do you want to utilize the garden space? We will look at the how to evaluate and record the conditions of the site and the desires of the clients.
Learn More / Get Tickets »(Webinar) Site Analysis & Design Development – Layout (part 2/3)
What shape should your garden take? Learn about different garden layouts, flow and access as well as other factors to consider when creating or redesigning the overall structure of your new garden.
Learn More / Get Tickets »(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 »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.
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