Celebrate and recreate the beauty of The Ruth Bancroft Garden Ruth Bancroft is a dry gardening pioneer. Her lifelong love of plants led to the creation of one of the most acclaimed public gardens, The Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek, California. "The Bold Dry Garden" offers unparalleled access to the garden and the extraordinary woman responsible for it. In its stunningly photographed pages, you ll discover the history of the garden and the design principles and plant palette that make it unique. Packed with growing and maintenance tips, profiles of signature plants for a dry garden, and innovative design techniques, "The Bold Dry Garden" has everything you need to create a garden that is lush, waterwise, and welcoming. "