This week’s webinar outline
June 20, 2022
Webinar: Create a Pollinator Habitat
Want to create a buzz-worthy pollinator garden? Think Mason bees live in jars? Liz Whiteford and Kath Cook from Contra Costa Master… Read More 
Gardener's Blog: News & Updates
How to Build a Rain Garden
June 19, 2022
Slow rain down, spread it out, and soak it in! The purpose of a rain garden is to reduce rainwater runoff.
Rain gardens (also known as… Read More 
Sloat garden tip: Know your soil!
June 15, 2022
It’s simple to find out if your soil is acid, alkaline, clay-filled, or sandy. Dig a hole 8 inches deep and fill it with water. How… Read More 
Plants that thrive in heat
June 14, 2022
Summer-loving flowering plants such as Calibrachoa, Lantana, Verbena, Wave Petunia, and Pelargonium will last in the heat. (Unless you're in the cooler coastal or San Francisco… Read More 
Webinar: Pollinators and Edible Gardening
June 7, 2022
Join us as we welcome back Joan Pont (California Native Plant Society) to discuss how pollinators and edible gardens are interconnected. In this webinar you’ll learn… Read More 
Vacation care tips for plants
June 6, 2022
As you plan your next vacation, take into consideration that your garden and houseplants will miss you! With that in mind, we've prepared a few vacation care tips… Read More 
Good Bug Tub
June 2, 2022
One way to encourage visiting beneficials to be permanent pest patrollers is to grow flowers that are good producers of nectar and pollen; with your help… Read More 
Plants to Make Those Summer Insects Bug Off
June 1, 2022
There are several plants that will help repel summer pest insects.
Catnip - 10 times more effective than DEET (a bug repellent chemical), catnip loves sunny locations… Read More 
Fun facts about native bees
June 1, 2022
Native bees need more pollen than nectar, as pollen is rich in protein and able to be stockpiled for larvae to eat as they overwinter… Read More Curious if we have your favorite plant or product in stock? Call one of our locations directly and we'll be happy to check.
