In-Store Petaluma Harvest Festival Succulent Pumpkin Workshop
2025-10-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sloat Petaluma, 301 Wilson at East D St, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Create a beautiful decorative centerpiece perfect for fall! Join us for this popular hands-on workshop to design your own succulent pumpkin arrangement. This workshop takes place during our Harvest Festival. $60 fee per participant. All materials included: pumpkin, moss, succulents, and expert instruction.
$60 per person | Advanced registration required

Petaluma – October 25, 1-2pm | Call 707-347-5837 to register

Please call to reserve a spot. This workshop fills up quickly and is always a favorite among our guests!

Talavera Pottery Truckload Sale at Sloat Blvd., SF
2025-11-07 08:30 - 2025-11-09 17:30 | Sloat Boulevard, SF, 2700 Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, CA, 94116, United States
Our annual Talavera Pottery Truckload sale returns to the Sloat Blvd., SF location November 7, 8, 9. Stop in and explore hundreds of vibrant and whimsical Talavera style pots, planters, animal figures, and housewares — all at a 20% discount.

In Store Pleasant Hill Seminar: Watering & Feeding Houseplants
2025-11-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
Join us for this in-store houseplant seminar where we’ll discuss proper watering techniques, feeding schedules, and soil requirements. We’ll also teach you how to prevent common pests like soil gnats and insects to help you maintain thriving indoor plants year-round. Instructor: Kylea. Please call the store to register. 925-939-9000

Talavera Pottery Sale in Pleasant Hill
2025-11-14 08:00 - 2025-11-16 17:00 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
Our annual Talavera Pottery Truckload sale returns to the Pleasant Hill location November 14, 15, 16. Stop in and explore hundreds of vibrant and whimsical Talavera style pots, planters, animal figures, and housewares — all at a 20% discount.

Winter Gift Market Pleasant Hill
2025-12-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
You’re invited to our first annual Winter Gift Market!
Celebrate the season and shop locally at Sloat Garden Centers’ Holiday Gift Markets! Discover unique, handcrafted treasures from local artisans, enjoy live music, kids’ ornament crafts, and succulent wreath workshops. Cozy up with warm drinks as you soak in the festive atmosphere. While you’re here, pick out a stunning wreath or fresh-cut tree to bring holiday cheer to your home. See you soon!

Pleasant Hill: Saturday, December 6
Kentfield: Saturday, December 13
Sloat Blvd SF: Saturday, December 20

All festivities from 10am – 2pm. Stores open regular hours.

Pleasant Hill Make & Take Workshop: Create a Succulent Wreath
2025-12-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
Join us for a fun holiday succulent wreath workshop! You’ll create a beautiful combination wreath with succulents and festive greens that’s perfect for your holiday decor. All materials and instruction included—just bring yourself! This class is always a hit, and we’re excited to bring it back during our Winter Markets. Space is limited—please call each store to sign up! Fee: $100 per participant. Call to register: 925-939-9000
In 4 locations this December!
Pleasant Hill, 12/6, 1-2pm | Call to register: 925-939-9000
Kentfield, 12/13, 1-2pm | Call to register: 415-454-0262
Petaluma, 12/13, 1-2pm | Call to register: 707-347-5837
Sloat Blvd., SF, 12/20, 1-2pm | Call to register: 415-566-4415

Winter Gift Market Kentfield
2025-12-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Sloat Kentfield
You’re invited to our first annual Winter Gift Market!
Celebrate the season and shop locally at Sloat Garden Centers’ Holiday Gift Markets! Discover unique, handcrafted treasures from local artisans, enjoy live music, kids’ ornament crafts, and succulent wreath workshops. Cozy up with warm drinks as you soak in the festive atmosphere. While you’re here, pick out a stunning wreath or fresh-cut tree to bring holiday cheer to your home. See you soon!

Kentfield: Saturday, December 13
Sloat Blvd SF: Saturday, December 20

All festivities from 10am – 2pm. Stores open regular hours.

Kentfield Make & Take Workshop: Create a Succulent Wreath
2025-12-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Sloat Kentfield
Join us for a fun holiday succulent wreath workshop! You’ll create a beautiful combination wreath with succulents and festive greens that’s perfect for your holiday decor. All materials and instruction included—just bring yourself! This class is always a hit, and we’re excited to bring it back during our Winter Markets. Space is limited—please call each store to sign up! Fee: $100 per participant. Call to register: 415-454-0262
In 3 locations this December!
Kentfield, 12/13, 1-2pm | Call to register: 415-454-0262
Petaluma, 12/13, 1-2pm | Call to register: 707-347-5837
Sloat Blvd., SF, 12/20, 1-2pm | Call to register: 415-566-4415

Petaluma Make & Take Workshop: Create a Succulent Wreath
2025-12-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Sloat Petaluma, 301 Wilson at East D St, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Join us for a fun holiday succulent wreath workshop! You’ll create a beautiful combination wreath with succulents and festive greens that’s perfect for your holiday decor. All materials and instruction included—just bring yourself! This class is always a hit, and we’re excited to bring it to our newest community here in Petaluma. Space is limited—please call to sign up!
Fee: $100 per participant. Call to register: 707-347-5837
In 3 locations this December!
Kentfield, 12/13, 1-2pm | Call to register: 415-454-0262
Petaluma, 12/13, 1-2pm | Call to register: 707-347-5837
Sloat Blvd., SF, 12/20, 1-2pm | Call to register: 415-566-4415

Winter Gift Market Sloat Blvd., SF
2025-12-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Sloat Boulevard, SF, 2700 Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, CA, 94116, United States
You’re invited to our first annual Winter Gift Market!
Celebrate the season and shop locally at Sloat Garden Centers’ Holiday Gift Markets! Discover unique, handcrafted treasures from local artisans, enjoy live music, kids’ ornament crafts, and a succulent wreath workshop. Cozy up with warm drinks as you soak in the festive atmosphere. While you’re here, pick out a stunning wreath or fresh-cut tree to bring holiday cheer to your home. See you soon!

Sloat Blvd SF: Saturday, December 20

All festivities from 10am – 2pm. Stores open regular hours.

Sloat Blvd SF Make & Take Workshop: Create a Succulent Wreath
2025-12-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Sloat Boulevard, SF, 2700 Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, CA, 94116, United States
Join us for a fun holiday succulent wreath workshop! You’ll create a beautiful combination wreath with succulents and festive greens that’s perfect for your holiday decor. All materials and instruction included—just bring yourself! This class is always a hit, and we’re excited to bring it back during our Winter Market. Space is limited—please call each store to sign up! Fee: $100 per participant.
Sloat Blvd., SF, 12/20, 1-2pm | Call to register: 415-566-4415

Seminar: Japanese Maple Pruning - multiple dates & locations
2026-01-03 13:00 - 2026-01-04 17:00
Start off the new year and our Education and Wellness month with one of our most popular classes! Expert aesthetic pruner Elizabeth Ruiz is back to show us how to shape these beautiful garden accents. She’ll go over how to prune, plus care and growing tips for optimum health. This class is a must for anyone interested in growing Japanese Maples. We hope you’ll join us!

Saturday, Jan. 3rd, 10am, Pleasant Hill
Saturday, Jan. 3rd, 1pm, Danville
Sunday, Jan. 4th, 10am, Sloat Blvd.
Sunday, Jan. 4th, 1pm, Kentfield

Free Webinar: Vinyasa Yoga – All levels Welcome
2026-01-10 11:00 - 12:00
We welcome our own team member Emma Nystedt as she guides us into Wellness with her expert led Vinyasa Yoga. We’re so happy to have her share her meditation and stretching techniques. Relax and unwind and take a moment to self-care after the holiday season. This class is appropriate for all levels. Free!
Not required, but suggested props: a blanket, yoga blocks (or similar)

Sat., Jan. 10th, 11am

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Drop in & Chat: Monterey Bay Nursery
2026-01-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Sloat Boulevard, SF, 2700 Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, CA, 94116, United States
We welcome Jeff Anderson from Monterey Bay Nursery to discuss and answer plant questions straight from the grower!

1/11 Sloat Blvd, 10am – 4pm

Workshop: Natural Dying on Silk Scarves
2026-01-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Sloat Boulevard, SF, 2700 Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, CA, 94116, United States
Join Hanna The Wool Witch and learn the art of natural dying. We’ll go over scouring, mordanting, and which plants make great dyes! You will then sprinkle dried flowers onto a silk scarf that we will roll and steam to make a beautiful piece of wearable art. Participant fee: $50. Call the store to reserve your spot!

1/11, 2 – 3pm Sloat Blvd., SF

Free Webinar: Eco-Friendly Garden Tips
2026-01-14 17:00 - 18:00
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
