Preserving America's Exceptional Gardens

Ruth Bancroft and Her Garden: A Centennial Celebration

“Ruth has never been one to shy away from prickly plants,” remarked Brian Kemble, Director of Horticulture at the Ruth Bancroft Garden...

A MAN NAMED PEARL is available now on DVD

Intimate and uplifting, A MAN NAMED PEARL offers a captivating window into the life a man who turned obstacles into breathtakingly beautiful possibilities. Now available on DVD, if you order your copy using the link on our website, 15% of your order will help support the Garden Conservancy's work at Pearl Fryar's Topiary Garden.

Upcoming Events

Gardens that Re-Make Themselves:
A discourse on regeneration, sustainability, and preservation

February 27–28, 2009
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Arcadia, CA

This is the Seventh Seminar and Study Tour in the landscape design and history series: Gardens to Match Your Architecture

The Influence of China on West Coast Gardens:
connecting to a strong cultural heritage

April 3–4, 2009
The Presidio, San Francisco, CA

This is the Eighth Seminar and Study Tour in the landscape design and history series: Gardens to Match Your Architecture