Helen Crocker Russell
Library of Horticulture
The Helen Crocker Russell Library of Horticulture, established in 1972, is northern California's most comprehensive horticultural library. The library houses approximately 27,000 volumes and 350 plant and garden periodicals.
The library collections cover all aspects of horticulture including gardening, garden design, botanical art, ethnobotany and pest management, with an emphasis on plants grown in Mediterranean and other mild temperate climates. The library also features a 1,600-volume children's botanical library, Saturday children's story time programs and botanical art exhibitions.
"Secrets of the Forest"
On exhibit Jan. 4th – April 28
In this exceptional exhibit, Lucy Martin's art reveals her love of mushrooms and other fungi in their forest habitat.
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For the Kids
Check out our monthly lists of recommended children's books along with a Featured Book of the Month.
February List
Children's Storytime
Stories at 10:30 am on the first and third Saturday every month.
Children's Bibliography
Our collection of over 1,600 books for children.
Discover a Treasure Trove of Used Horticulture Books
The Library now offers used books for sale
on a variety of horticulture-related topics. Come and browse this ever-evolving selection of treasures. By appointment only.
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Our Wish List!
An easy way to show your support for the library is to purchase from our Amazon Wish List. Your generous donations will be sent directly to the Library. You can request a letter from the Garden confirming this gift as a charitable donation.
Barbara Pitschel
In Memoriam
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