Sloat Garden Center

Free Webinar: Eco-Friendly Garden Tips
2026-01-14 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
We welcome Suzanne Bontempo from Our Water Our World! Learn how to manage pests in your landscape with practical, eco-friendly strategies. Also, learn how to spot common pests, protect beneficial insects, reduce runoff, and use creative strategies that go beyond chemicals. From prevention tips to eco-friendly control methods, gardeners and landscapers alike will gain practical tools that can be implemented right away. Free.

Wed., Jan. 14th, 5pm

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CANCELED: How to Create a Monarch Butterfly Habitat
2026-01-17 10:00 - 11:00
We welcome our resident expert Chris Tompkins from our East Blithedale location. He’ll be sharing techniques and tips for creating a connection between monarch butterflies, their life cycles throughout the seasons, and the plants they depend on. A great class to help start out the gardening season! Free.
This webinar has been canceled and will be rescheduled later this winter. Stay tuned!

Free Webinar: How to Start your Vegetable Garden
2026-01-24 10:00 - 23:00
Spring is coming…and now is the perfect time to start your seeds. Our resident gardening expert Dan Alexander will share strategies and tips for starting a successful veggie garden from seed. He’ll cover various seed starting methods and troubleshoot challenges. This class is excellent for every level of gardener and a great way to start off the spring gardening season! Free.

Sat., Jan. 24th, 10am

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Free Seminar: Fruit Tree Pruning - multiple dates & locations
2026-01-25 10:00 - 13:00
Join us for one of our most popular classes! We welcome back pruning expert Elizabeth Ruiz as she shares tips on how to prune fruit trees. Effective pruning is critical for preparing trees for a successful growing and fruiting season. Free!

1/25, 10am Danville
1/25, 1pm Concord

Free Seminar: Intro to Rose Pruning - Pleasant Hill
2026-01-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
We’re continuing this Education and Wellness packed month with rose pruning instruction from Rose Society members! This is an absolute must for any rose enthusiast. Experts will go over effective pruning techniques as well as care and trouble shooting. We hope to see you there! Free.

1/25, 10am Pleasant Hill, class by Zach Wilson

Drop in & Chat: Our Water Our World – Pleasant Hill
2026-01-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
We welcome Our Water Our World to discuss eco-friendly garden solutions! Perfect timing as we head into growing season! Learn about less toxic alternatives for managing pests and plant diseases while protecting our waterways and soil. This drop in & chat experience is an opportunity to ask your toughest gardening questions about disease control, insect management, and sustainable practices.

1/25/26: 10-4, Pleasant Hill

Drop in: Kid's Craft Table! – Pleasant Hill
2026-01-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
Visit our Kid’s Craft Table during our Wellness & Education Events! Our team will be on hand to help your child create a simple bird feeder. Have them see how they can help bring birds to your garden! We’ll also have a seed starting station where kids can pick their seeds, decorate a pot, and plant them to see how plants grow. This was a hit last year so we had to do it again!

1/25, 10-4, Pleasant Hill

Free Seminar: Create a Butterfly Habitat – Pleasant Hill
2026-01-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
We’re honored to welcome highly accredited butterfly expert Susan Dunlap, CEO and head researcher at Habitats for Butterflies, Inc.! Susan will share her expertise on which nectar plants attract local butterflies, what makes them choose your garden, and practical tips to transform your space into a butterfly paradise. Includes a 30-minute presentation plus Q&A. Details: https://www.habitatsforbutterflies.org Free!

1/25, 1pm, Pleasant Hill

Workshop: Handcrafted Candles – Pleasant Hill
2026-01-25 14:30 - 15:30 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
Take a wellness break and craft your own candle! Join Rana from San Francisco’s Bella Candle shop as she guides you through creating a handcrafted candle with premium soy and coconut wax plus luxe fragrance oils. Learn melting, scenting, and pouring—then take home your beautiful, finished candle! The workshop is beginner-friendly, interactive, and designed to be a relaxing, creative experience.
$50 per person (includes all materials: wax, jars, wicks, oils, and equipment)
Call the store to reserve your spot!

1/25, 2:30pm, Pleasant Hill

Free Webinar: Winter Birding Tips
2026-01-31 10:00 - 11:00
We welcome Glenn Phillips from Golden Gate Bird Alliance. He’ll be sharing winter birding practices and strategies for supporting the bird population during the cooler months. Free. Please join us!

Sat., Jan. 31st, 10am

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In-Store Pleasant Hill Seminar: Gardening with Azaleas, Camellias, and Rhododendrons
2026-02-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
Join us for this expert-lead seminar and learn to growing azaleas, camellias, and rhododendrons. We’re sharing techniques and tips for planting and caring for these vibrant flowering shrubs and why late winter is the perfect time to add them to your garden. A great class to help start out the gardening season! With Zack Wilson. Free.
Register for this seminar by calling the store: 925-939-9000

In-Store Petaluma Workshop: Mini-Garden Companion Planter Workshop (led by Kate Jett)
2026-02-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Sloat Petaluma, 301 Wilson at East D St, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
In-Store Petaluma Workshop: Mini-Garden Companion Planter Workshop (led by Kate Jett)
Petaluma Sloat Garden Center
Saturday, February 14, 2pm
$100 / person
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Sloat in Petaluma by growing something beautiful together. Bring a friend or sign up as a couple for our Companion Planting Workshop, where you’ll create a take-home mini garden of compatible plants that thrive side by side. Perfect to gift or keep as your own little love story in soil this growing season.
Register for this workshop by calling the store: (707) 347-5837
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In-Store Pleasant Hill Seminar: Bonsai Basics
2026-02-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
Discover the art of bonsai in this expert-led seminar where Alan will share essential techniques for creating, caring for, and pruning these beautiful miniature trees. Learn the fundamentals of bonsai cultivation and how to shape and maintain your own living art. A great seminar for beginners and enthusiasts alike! Free.
Register for this seminar by calling the store: 925-939-9000

In-Store Pleasant Hill Seminar: Pick the Perfect Fruit
2026-03-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
Learn how to select the ideal fruit for your garden. This comprehensive seminar covers deciduous fruit trees, as well as citrus trees, berries and grapes. Whether you’re a first-time grower or looking to expand your home orchard, you’ll gain the knowledge to choose the best fruits that will thrive in your space and produce abundant harvests for years to come. Free.
Register for this seminar by calling the store: (925) 939-9000

Talavera Truckload Sale in San Francisco: Sloat Blvd.
2026-03-20 08:30 - 2026-03-22 18:30 | Sloat Boulevard, SF, 2700 Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, CA, 94116, United States
Our annual Talavera Pottery Truckload sale comes to the Sloat Blvd. SF location. Stop in and explore hundreds of vibrant and whimsical Talavera style pots, planters, animal figures, and housewares — all at a 20% discount. This is a unique opportunity to find hand-painted art at special prices.
Arizona natives Fran & Mike, the purveyors of our beautiful Talavera style pots, drive a fresh shipment up to us for each of our truckload sales.
SLOAT BLVD. STORE ONLY
2700 Sloat Blvd., San Francisco

Drop-In Clinic Novato: Plant Dr. is in!
2026-03-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Sloat Novato, 2000 Novato Blvd., Novato, CA, 94947, United States
We welcome local expert Suzanne Bontempo from Our Water Our World (OWOW). She will be on hand to answer plant remedy questions and offer eco-friendly solutions. This is a great opportunity to learn effective remedies specific to your garden. *Note: please bring any plant samples in a clear, sealed, plastic bag.

In-Store Pleasant Hill Seminar: Start Your Spring Vegetable Garden
2026-03-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
Get ready to dig in with expert LeAnn! Learn the essentials of spring vegetable gardening, from selecting the right crops for the season to mastering planting techniques and timing. You’ll discover practical tips and tricks to set up your garden for success and enjoy fresh, homegrown groceries. Free.
Register for this seminar by calling the store: (925) 939-9000

Drop-In Clinic Mill Valley, E. Blithedale Ave: Plant Dr. is in!
2026-03-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Sloat Mill Valley, E. Blithedale Ave, 657 E. Blithedale Ave., Mill Valley, CA, 94941, United States

In-Store Pleasant Hill Seminar: All About Tomatoes
2026-04-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
Don’t miss this popular tomato gardening class with veggie expert LeAnn. Get guidance on choosing and planting tomato varieties, plus troubleshooting tips for common growing challenges. This class will give you all the tools you need to grow delicious homegrown tomatoes this spring and summer. Free.
Register for this seminar by calling the store: (925) 939-9000

Drop-In Clinic Kentfield: Plant Dr. is in!
2026-04-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Sloat Kentfield

Drop-In Clinic Petaluma: Plant Dr. is in!
2026-04-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Sloat Petaluma, 301 Wilson at East D St, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States

Petaluma Anniversary Party!
2026-04-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Sloat Petaluma, 301 Wilson at East D St, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
We’re having a party and you’re invited! Join us at the Petaluma Sloat Garden Center for a one year anniversary celebration.
Saturday, April 11th: 10 AM to 2 PM
301 Wilson St at East D St

🌼 Free gourmet coffee & locally made treats
🌼Kid’s Music by Arran Harris: 11am – 12pm & 1pm – 2pm
🌼Ladybug Release 12:30pm
🌼 Giveaways
🌼 Ask the Garden Experts: Monrovia, Our Water Our World & More!
🌼 Kid-friendly activities
🌼Create an Edible Planter Workshop: 1pm ($40) Sign up here.

In-Store Petaluma Workshop: Create an Edible Planter
2026-04-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Sloat Petaluma, 301 Wilson at East D St, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
As part of Petaluma Sloat Garden Center’s 1st Anniversary celebration on Saturday, April 11th, join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create your very own edible planter to take home, a living arrangement filled with herbs, vegetables, or edible flowers that is as beautiful as it is delicious.
1:00 PM | $40 per person
Part of a full day of festivities from 10am–2pm, including live music, a ladybug release, free coffee, and more!
Register for this workshop by calling the store: (707) 347-5837

In-Store Pleasant Hill Seminar: All About Citrus and Avocados
2026-04-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
Join us and learn how to successfully grow citrus trees and avocados. Expert Tim will cover variety selection, planting techniques, frost protection and yearly maintenance. Free.

Register for this seminar by calling the store: (925) 939-9000

In Conversation with Kier Holmes at the Mill Valley Public Library: Designing the Lush Dry Garden
2026-04-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Creekside Room-Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 94941, United States
This event is being held at the Mill Valley Public Library in the Creekside Room. Author Kier Holmes will be in conversation with Jen Strobel, Design Department Manager and Events Manager of Sloat Garden Center, about her new book Designing the Lush Dry Garden, which uses the Ruth Bancroft Garden as an example of how to create beautiful, water-wise landscapes that are also layered, textured, and colorful. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Registration is required.

Sloat Blvd Pop-Up: Botanical DJ
2026-04-25 10:30 - 13:30 | Sloat Boulevard, SF, 2700 Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, CA, 94116, United States
Plants, beats, and coffee. Our Botanical DJ Series is here! Stop by our Sloat Blvd SF location on April 25th from 10:30am to 1:30pm. Mus1delic (@mus1delic) brings the tunes, The Quenched Trailer brings the coffee, and we’ll have the plants. Come soak up the season with us.

Sloat 3rd Ave, SF Pop-Up: Botanical DJ
2026-05-02 10:30 - 13:30 | Sloat 3rd Ave, SF, 327 3rd Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94118, United States
Plants, beats, and coffee. Our Botanical DJ Series is here! Stop by our 3rd Ave location on May 2nd from 10:30am to 1:30pm. Mus1delic (@mus1delic) brings the tunes, The Quenched Trailer brings the coffee, and we’ll have the plants. Come enjoy a little fresh air and good vibes with us.

In-Store Pleasant Hill Seminar: The Basics of Watering & Feeding
2026-05-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
Join Zach as he walks you through essential watering and feeding techniques to keep your plants healthy and thriving. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this seminar is a great opportunity to ask questions, pick up new tips, and set your garden up for a successful season. Free.
Saturday, May 16th | 10:00 AM
Register for this seminar by calling the store: (925) 939-9000
