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 […]
Movie Night Under the Stars: Coco Get ready for a spooktacular night at the Garden! Bring the whole family on October 30 for a twilight adventure, a fun Halloween craft, popcorn, drinks, and Coco on the Plaza under the stars. Explore the Garden as dusk settles in, then snuggle up for a magical movie night! […]
NOVEMBER THEME: CREATE WITH NATURE November 4, 11, 18 | Wednesdays at 9:30AM-10:15AM Do you have a child 18-36 months old? Are you looking for children’s activities in the East Bay area? Garden Buds is a program where your child will meet the same friends each week and practice social skills in an outdoor setting […]
Have a few quick landscape design questions? Stop by the Nursery to chat with one of our Landscape Designers!
Put your plant knowledge to the test at our members-only, botanical-themed Pub Trivia Night! Enjoy a beer or glass of wine on us as you team up with fellow members for a fun, friendly competition inspired by the world of horticulture.
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 […]
We invite you to join us for an evening of relaxation and rejuvenation, as you allow the healing power of sound to wash over you and bring you into a state of inner peace.
Have a few quick landscape design questions? Stop by the Nursery to chat with one of our Landscape Designers!
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) […]
We invite you to join us for an evening of relaxation and rejuvenation, as you allow the healing power of sound to wash over you and bring you into a state of inner peace.
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.
