RuthBancroftGarden

A collection of videos offering tours of the Garden, helpful tips about cacti and succulent care as well as horticultural presentations and nature-themed craft activities for children. The Ruth Bancroft Garden is a 3.5 acre public garden located in Walnut Creek, California that specializes is unique and rare cacti, succulents 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.  Its mission is to preserve this exceptional example of dry garden design and to continue to develop its collection of water-conserving plants for the education and enjoyment of the public.