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May 2020
(Webinar) Iconic Plants of the Ruth Bancroft Garden
The Ruth Bancroft Garden contains thousands of plants, large and small, and some of these are prominent enough that they help to define the garden’s look. Join Brian Kemble, long-time curator, for this special presentation.
Find out more »(Webinar) Curator’s Spotlight- Yuccas
Join Brian Kemble for this special webinar to look at various yucca species and their extraordinary flowers, with photos of plants in habitat as well as the Ruth Bancroft Garden.
Find out more »(Webinar) Basic Design Principles- Pollinator Gardens
Learn how to create a welcoming habitat for pollinators with different kinds of garden styles featuring a water-wise plant palette.
Find out more »Felt Succulent Garden (take-home kit & tutorial)
Calling all felt gardeners! Come learn to make an assortment of felt succulents and design your own succulent garden box, perfect for home, office, or faux-garden.
Find out more »June 2020
DIY Dish Garden for Dads & Grads (kit, video & webinar)
Just in time for your favorite grad, Father's Day, or your family/neighbor that helped you get through the pandemic! Learn the basics of making a dish garden and come away with a beautiful gift to give to someone you love.
Find out more »(webinar for kids) Can you SEED it?
In the first webinar for kids, it is all about seeds; the smallest, the oldest, the biggest, and how a seed develops when you plant it.
Find out more »Succulent Propagation for Beginners (video & webinar)
Join us for a virtual workshop with Walker Young, Assistant Curator, and learn how to properly take cuttings and propagate with leaves.
Find out more »(webinar) Curator’s Highlight- Barrel Cacti
Learn all about the barrel cacti, one of the most charismatic and iconic groups in the Cactus Family; they are featured prominently in the plantings at the Ruth Bancroft Garden.
Find out more »(webinar) Basic Design Principles- Planting Summer Texture (Part 1- Plant Highlights)
The heat of the summer provides the perfect environment to plant some bold texture! Join Cricket Riley to learn about the common and more unusual varieties and how to incorporate them in a range of garden styles.
Find out more »(webinar) Basic Design Principles- Planting Summer Texture (Part 2- Care & Maintenance)
Taking care of prickly plants can be daunting. Join Cricket Riley to learn about common pests, pruning techniques, fertilization, watering and other considerations for the agaves, cacti and yucca in your garden.
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