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The Ruth Bancroft Garden has an outdoor plant nursery on-site. We specialize in plants that are best suited to the East Bay Area’s summer-dry microclimate. The plants we source are climate-resilient, able to withstand the drastic changes in water availability, the harsh sun, and the cooler temperatures in the winter. We have various climate-appropriate plants ranging from 2” to 15 gallon. Our selection includes California native plants, succulents, cacti, trees, and many more. We also stock a huge range of other waterwise plants, including the largest selection of Proteaceae in Northern California! These include Protea, Leucospermum, Leucadendron, Grevillea, and Banksia.
Check out our latest plant arrivals here.
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We are constantly getting in new plants, so we encourage you to stop by and subscribe to our Nursery Newsletter to learn about our latest plant arrivals, upcoming sales, products, and more!
California Native Plant Section
Explore our California Native Plant Section. At the Ruth Bancroft Garden, it is important to us to sell climate-resilient plants that are well-suited to the East Bay’s summer-dry microclimate. Home gardeners can set themselves up for success by planting species from and for California. California native plants are low-water and provide habitats for pollinators such as bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and more. Come visit us when you’re shopping around Walnut Creek and pick up a few new plants!
Gift Shop
Find a collection of Ruth Bancroft Garden merch, gardening tools, botanical art, books, hats, candles, cards, and more in our “Under the Palms” gift shop!
Select items are also available in our online shop.
Gondwanaland Protea Fertilizer
At last, a fertilizer specifically formulated to meet the unique needs of plants in the Protea family! Crafted by Troy from Waltzing Matilija, this fertilizer is now available for sale in the Nursery.
This slow-release fertilizer offers up to 3-4 months of nutrients that members of the Protea family love, including micronutrients. It’s designed to be applied during the Fall or Spring and is specifically for container-grown plants. Unlike meals that need to be scratched into the top layer of the soil, Gondwanaland Protea Fertilizer can be applied directly to the surface, avoiding any disturbance to the delicate feeder roots that hang out in the top few inches of the soil profile.
Plants in the Protea family include Protea, Leucadendron, Leucospermum, Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea, Serruria, Mimetes, Telopea, & Embothrium.
Please note, that this product is not discountable.
Member Discount
Members receive discounts every time they shop in our Nursery. You receive a 20% off coupon when you join or renew your membership, and you also gain access to exclusive sales throughout the year!
Become a Member today and start using your discount right away!
We are a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Proceeds from Nursery sales are funneled back into the Garden and Nursery to help maintain the grounds, structures, sales, and staff. When you purchase plants from us, you are helping support Ruth’s Garden and our mission of educating our community on the importance of climate-resiliency and waterwise gardening. Numerous garden plants are propagated here by our dedicated volunteers and garden staff. All plants are reasonably priced and properly acclimated to plant in your garden. The proceeds from plant sales keep Ruth’s garden thriving.
