In October, our Garden Buds will be learning about Plants and People through songs, interactive activities, Garden walks and more!
We will be reading Miss Maple's Seeds by Eliza Wheeler
Join us for a look at how you should choose the best plant to buy when visiting a nursery. Whether you shop at a retail nursery or work with wholesalers, choosing your exact plants from among the multitude available still takes a bit of discernment.
March 2023 update: This class is SOLD OUT. To be put on the waitlist, please contact alice@ruthbancroftgarden.org Join us for a field trip to a wholesale nursery and learn about the ins and outs of plant selection, ordering and setting up deliveries. This well-organized nursery serves landscape professionals who hold accounts with the business. […]
Join us for a certificate program designed for the plant enthusiast interested in taking a deep dive into the Garden’s unique plant collection.
With a focus on dry garden plants, this class will give you the basics for understanding how plants are scientifically classified into different families and an overview of the plant parts.
Join Gianne de Genevraye for this pastel workshop and learn the basics of how to capture the natural beauty of the Garden with this unique medium.
Botanical names can stump even the most seasoned horticulturists. With a focus on dry garden plants, students will learn about the etymology and proper pronunciation of botanical names.
We will be reading The Gold Leaf by Kirsten Hall
Learn about the regions of the world that are considered dry, such as cold and hot deserts and arid grasslands. For each region, we will examine the climate, geography, and characteristic vegetation.
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1552 Bancroft Road | Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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The Ruth Bancroft Garden is a preservation project of
The Garden Conservancy.
