The Ruth Bancroft Garden

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A world-renowned 3.5-acre garden, housing a collection of unique succulents, cacti and drought-tolerant plants from around the world. The Garden’s founder, Ruth Bancroft, lived to be 109 and was a pioneer in drought-tolerant gardening. Open to the public year-round, the Garden showcases fabulous blooms during every season. The retail nursery carries many varieties of Agaves, Aloes, Sedums, Aeoniums, Echeverias, Cacti, and the largest selection of Proteaceae in Northern California. Visitors may take a self guided tour or on weekends, docent led tours are offered. The Garden offers classes and workshops throughout the year in it's new Visitor and Education Center, which is also available to rent for business meetings, weddings and other private special events.A world-renowned 3.5-acre garden, housing a collection of unique succulents, cacti and drought-tolerant plants from around the world. The Garden’s founder, Ruth Bancroft, lived to be 109 and was a pioneer in drought-tolerant gardening. Open to the public year-round, the Garden showcases fabulous blooms during every season. The retail nursery carries many varieties of Agaves, Aloes, Sedums, Aeoniums, Echeverias, Cacti, and the largest selection of Proteaceae in Northern California. Visitors may take a self guided tour or on weekends, docent led tours are offered. The Garden offers classes and workshops throughout the year in it's new Visitor and Education Center, which is also available to rent for business meetings, weddings and other private special events.

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Phone: (510) 790-1000

Phone: (925) 256-1889

TollFree: (888) 327-2757

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all major credit cards, master card, visa, amex, cash, check, discover

Neighborhood

Estate of Walnut Creek

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The Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery

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http://www.ruthbancroftgarden.org

https://www.ruthbancroftgarden.org/contact-us

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Categories

Botanical Gardens, Places Of Interest, Tourist Information & Attractions

Other Information

Parking: Lot

Good for Kids: Yes

Reviews

Chris D.

02/23/2016

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Overall

A good place to visit of your are looking for inspiration for your own drought resistant landscaping. They are full of knowledge and provide a "scavenger hunt" type experience as you walk their beautiful grounds. You can look and discover and then purchase if you wish.

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Details

Phone: (925) 944-9352

Address: 1552 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Website: http://www.ruthbancroftgarden.org