• Eucalyptus macrocarpa flowering for the first time at the garden in 30 years. Ruth’s original plant perished in the 1990 freeze, and this is the first of several more recently planted specimens to reach maturity. #ruthbancroftgarden
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    Eucalyptus macrocarpa flowering for the first time at the garden in 30 years. Ruth’s original plant perished in the 1990 freeze, and this is the first of several more recently planted specimens to reach maturity. #ruthbancroftgarden
  • #Protea cynaroides popping amidst the Aloe striatula in Bed 7 #ruthbancroftgarden
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    #Protea cynaroides popping amidst the Aloe striatula in Bed 7 #ruthbancroftgarden
  • Opuntia polyacantha anthers contracting like sea anemone tentacles 🦑 🌵
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    Opuntia polyacantha anthers contracting like sea anemone tentacles 🦑 🌵
  • Spring has sprung in earnest at the garden. Tomorrow’s sunny skies should make for an excellent day to come get an eyeful 😎
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    Spring has sprung in earnest at the garden. Tomorrow’s sunny skies should make for an excellent day to come get an eyeful 😎
  • Banksia ashbyi has been a tremendous performer for us over the last few years at RBG - currently in full bloom in Beds 9 & G #proteaceae #horticulture #ruthbancroftgarden
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    Banksia ashbyi has been a tremendous performer for us over the last few years at RBG - currently in full bloom in Beds 9 & G #proteaceae #horticulture #ruthbancroftgarden
  • Ruth’s monster Persimmon, laden with an immense amount of fruit. Yet another towering monument to her green thumb, luxuriously illuminated by the setting winter sun 👌
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    Ruth’s monster Persimmon, laden with an immense amount of fruit. Yet another towering monument to her green thumb, luxuriously illuminated by the setting winter sun 👌
  • CLOSURE NOTICE. For the health and safety of our visitors, volunteers, and staff, TRBG will be closed today, Thur. 11/15/18 due to poor air quality. Check our website for any future closures: ruthbancroftgarden.org. Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the fires.
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    CLOSURE NOTICE. For the health and safety of our visitors, volunteers, and staff, TRBG will be closed today, Thur. 11/15/18 due to poor air quality. Check our website for any future closures: ruthbancroftgarden.org. Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the fires.
  • Ferocactus latispinus #cactus #horticulture #ruthbancroftgarden
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    Ferocactus latispinus #cactus #horticulture #ruthbancroftgarden
  • Astridia hallii, a charming #mesemb from the Orange River drainage #succulent #horticulture #shrubbymesemb #messyshrubbum #ruthbancroftgarden
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    Astridia hallii, a charming #mesemb from the Orange River drainage #succulent #horticulture #shrubbymesemb #messyshrubbum #ruthbancroftgarden