Two visits to the Ruth Bancroft Garden (2 of 2)

This is part 2 of my post about two recent visits to the Ruth Bancroft Garden. Click here to read part 1 if you haven’t already. As I mentioned in part 1, the Ruth Bancroft Garden is only 3½ acres, but there are so many things to see that it takes a while to walk through. Last weekend, I was with a group from the Sacramento Cactus and Succulent Society , and it took even longer because I spent a lot of time yakking. Honestly, sharing an experience like this with fellow enthusiasts raises it to another level. I do appreciate alone time and don’t need to constantly be around people, but I highly recommend you join a group like a local cactus and succulent society or a perennial club. Getting together with like-minded peeps, even if it’s only once a month for a couple of hours, can do wonders for your energy, enthusiasm, and creativity. Plus, chances are you’ll learn from others in the process. Silk-floss tree ( Ceiba speciosa ) One of the most spectacular sights at the RBG at this time...