Face masks and social distancing will be on display along with the famed plants and flowers at Ruth Bancroft Garden and Nursery when the facility reopens to the public this weekend. (Photo by FarOutFlora/Flickr)

The historic Ruth Bancroft Garden and Nursery in Walnut Creek is preparing to reopen to the public this Saturday, while members of the organization have been enjoying a sneak peek of the grounds this week.

The garden, located at 1552 Bancroft Road, closed since COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders began in March, will resume normal operating hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

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