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 […]

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.

Do you really know how to water? In a dry garden, watering well is about much more than simply turning on the hose. In this webinar, Walker Young will explain what dry garden plants actually need, how to water deeply and effectively, and how to plan for periods of extreme heat. Please note: that this […]

A healthy garden depends on careful observation and thoughtful intervention. In this webinar, Walker Young will introduce the principles of integrated pest management, with a focus on identifying common garden pests, understanding when action is truly needed, and choosing the least disruptive control methods first. Please note: that this will be an online webinar with […]

Bring your iPhone or Android smartphone and take your photography skills to the next level during this special after-hours workshop in the Garden. Led by photographers John Ricca and Richard Valenti, this session will explore techniques and creative strategies to help you capture beautiful images. Participants will enjoy the unique opportunity to photograph the Garden […]

Join Garden Manager Walker Young us for a webinar exploring the design principles Ruth Bancroft used to create her iconic dry garden. We’ll look at how Ruth balanced bold plant forms, thoughtful spacing, texture, structure, and a desert-inspired aesthetic, while making practical choices around water, soil, and long-term plant health. Learn about how the horticultural […]

Weeds can quickly overwhelm even the best-planned garden if they are not managed thoughtfully and consistently. In this webinar Garden Manager, Walker Young will discuss practical ways to prevent, identify, and control the garden’s worst weed offenders. Please note: that this will be an online webinar with Garden Manager Walker Young (offered via Zoom) not […]

Trees shape the character and future of a garden. In this webinar Garden Manager, Walker Young will explore how to choose the right trees for your space and conditions, highlighting standout performers and “superstars” from the garden itself. Please note: that this will be an online webinar with Garden Manager Walker Young (offered via Zoom) […]