If you are visiting the San Francisco East Bay area, take a morning to walk through the Ruth Bancroft Gardens in Walnut Creek. You can easily spend 2-3 hours wondering through the gardens. I was luck the day I arrived as they were exhibiting the works of local sculptures.Here are a view of the succulents, cacti, ponds, local shrubs and trees that I found dotting the paths.

lilly pond at the Ruth Bancroft Botanical Garden

furry cactus with red blooms at Ruth Bancroft Gardens in Walnut Creek

This sculpture was made for the person who takes pride in being a tree hugger!

sculpture of tree hugger by Joe Bologna

Cirrus Cactus in Bloom at the Ruth Bancroft Gardens in Walnut Creek

The gardens are open most days of the year, 7 days per week. Follow this link to learn more about the Ruth Bancroft Gardens and visit on your next trip to Walnut Creek.

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