Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery

207 reviews

+1 (925) 944-9352

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1552 Bancroft Rd

Walnut Creek, CA 94598

+1 (925) 944-9352

http://www.ruthbancroftgarden.org

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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4.5207 reviews

Elizabeth C.

4/10/2025

Ruth Bancroft Garden is a lovely place to visit. The peaceful paths, beautiful gardens, and koi pond make it perfect for a relaxing stroll. It's serene, well-maintained, and full of charm. The...

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Peggy C.

1/26/2025

Not sure if the Garden D'lights was a holiday special but I saw it on TikTok saying it was beautiful and thought I had to check it out. All of the lights were placed with care and it really made...

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Meg T.

1/19/2025

For the last couple years my mother has gifted the honey and I membership with Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery which then gives us reciprocal access to other gardens in their network. We visit...

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Melissa S.

1/3/2025

I took my Dad to Garden D'Lights 2024 for his birthday. We went on Sunday, December 29th at 5:30pm. I signed us up for the first showing to ensure we got parking. We were the 3rd car into the gate...

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