Listen to this fascinating pre-recorded webinar with Carrie Cannon, Ethnobotanist for the Hualapai Tribe’s Department of Cultural Resources. Including subspecies and varieties there are nearly 300 mescal agave species in the world native to the Southwest United States, Mexico, other parts of Central America, and the Caribbean. The agave plant was and continues to used […]
Enjoy a guided agave tour followed by a tasting flight featuring four different mezcals at the Ruth Bancroft Garden. The evening begins with a tour of the Garden's agave collection led by longtime curator Brian Kemble and Susan Coss, co-founder of Mezcalistas, the leading source for mezcal news, culture, and events. Learn how these remarkable […]
Back by popular demand! Kitten Yoga returns to the Garden for a gentle, all-levels class designed to help you stretch, breathe, and unwind in the company of playful, adoptable kittens. Led by certified instructor Marie Ramagli, this calming class invites you to move through accessible yoga poses, embrace your best “cat stretches,” and enjoy a […]
Join curator Brian Kemble for a pre-recorded webinar on Euphorbiaceae. With over 7,500 species, Euphorbiaceae stands out as one of the largest plant families. From the baseball-shaped Euphorbia obesa, the cactus-like Euphorbia horrida, and even the vibrant Euphorbia pulcherrima (commonly known as poinsettia), the remarkable diversity within this genus is truly awe-inspiring. Join us as we delve into […]
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 […]
Healthy soil is the foundation of every successful garden, yet it is often the most overlooked part of garden care. In this webinar, Garden Manager Walker Young will share how to build and maintain healthy soil, from creating new planting beds to restoring tired, depleted ground. Please note: that this will be an online webinar […]
Beat the heat and greet the birds. Join us for an early morning walk through the Garden as we explore the birds that call this remarkable landscape home. Guided by lifelong environmental educator, conservationist and Executive Director of the Golden Gate Bird Alliance, Glenn Phillips. This tour offers a chance to slow down, enjoy the […]
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 […]
Join long-time curator Brian Kemble for the kickoff webinar in the Exploring the Garden Series. During this engaging talk, Brian will share the garden’s origin story, beginning with the land’s place in California history, Ruth’s early experiments with the plant collection, and how the Garden has evolved over time into a inspiring example of climate-resilient […]
Are you drowning in pups and cuttings but always ready to bring new additions to your garden? Bring your extra plants to swap with fellow plant lovers—and go home with new additions for your collection! Light refreshments will be served on the Patio.
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.
