The Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery
About the Business
The Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery is a unique institution located at 1552 Bancroft Road in Walnut Creek, California. This outdoor botanical garden and retail nursery specializes in drought-tolerant and climate-adaptive plants suitable for the East Bay microclimate. Visitors can explore a diverse collection of cacti, succulents, California native plants, and more, all set within a beautifully designed 3.5-acre garden.
As a local non-profit organization, The Ruth Bancroft Garden aims to preserve Ruth Bancroft's legacy, promote education on climate-resiliency, and conserve water-conserving plant species. Memberships offer exclusive benefits, including reciprocal access to gardens across North America.
The institution offers a variety of classes, workshops, and events to engage visitors of all ages with the beauty of the garden. With a family and pet-friendly environment, the Garden is a perfect destination for outdoor exploration and learning. Additionally, the Garden serves as a picturesque wedding venue and offers landscape design services for those looking to create a waterwise garden.
Visitors can shop for a wide range of climate-resilient plants at the retail nursery, which has been voted the "Best Plant Nursery" by Diablo Magazine. Membership perks include free admission, discounts on nursery purchases, and access to exclusive events.
Whether you're looking to explore the diverse plant collection, attend educational programs, host a special event, or revamp your outdoor space with landscape design services, The Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery offers something for everyone. Visit today to experience the beauty and tranquility of this one-of-a-kind institution.
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Location & Phone number
1552 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598, United States
Hours open
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Reviews
"A lovely garden oasis off the highway, AND an inclusive, laid-back, unique wedding venue. I photographed a couple there who got married in the garden, had cocktail hour there, and partied through the night in their indoor/outdoor space. A perfect day!"
"Fun garden, well kept and just all out crazy succulents, dry plants. Take a tour to better understand garden and get history of the garden and Ruth herself. Small intimate garden. Plant sale prices are reasonable. Offers specialized dirt for luecondendrons et all."
"A well kept succulent garden with a fun winter charity experience. Recommend coming during an evening event if possible, with lights in the gardens."
"This place has an amazing collection of cacti, succulents, trees, and other unique plants. It takes about an hour or two to explore the beautiful gardens. The entrance has a cute nursery with lovely plants."
"Only $12 for admission into the gardens. The entire grounds are beautiful. The nursery is free to visit. I could easily spend a few hours here. The restrooms are clean. There are water fountains and a gift shop. There is a nice little play ground beside the gift shop. There is also a bicycle repair station near the entrance, in the parking lot."
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