In-Store Pleasant Hill Seminar: Tomato Growing Essentials
2025-03-29 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sloat Pleasant Hill
Discover everything you need to know about growing delicious tomatoes! We’ll explore variety selection, planting methods, support systems, and season-long care. Get expert tips on preventing common problems and maximizing your harvest. Instructor: LeAnn. Please call the store to register. 925-939-9000

Saturday, March 29th, 7PM

In-Store Pleasant Hill Seminar: Summer Vegetable Garden Planning
2025-04-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
Get ready for a bountiful summer harvest! Learn which vegetables grow best in our climate, ideal planting times, and maintenance techniques. We’ll cover soil preparation, companion planting, and pest management strategies. Instructor: Tim. Please call the store to register. 925-939-9000

Saturday, April 5th, 7 PM

Webinar: How to Grow Tomatoes
2025-04-12 10:00 - 11:00 | https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_PPPi4MIjSHKSB6mBC07XCA&data=05%7C02%7Celizabeth%40sloatgardens.com%7C53b14ddfca39445755b608dd3ff4215d%7Cc037581f1eba4c91b8b5244d204c274f%7C0%7C0%7C638737040015268862%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cRgYO27G3dWuqcopa1z5l4Q7KmMz4fsT6mUKPETSaaw%3D&reserved=0
Don’t miss this popular tomato gardening class with veggie expert Dan Alexander! Get guidance on choosing and planting tomato varieties, plus troubleshooting tips for common growing challenges. This webinar will give you all the tools you need to grow delicious homegrown tomatoes this spring and summer. Scroll below to register!

Saturday, April 12th, 10am

In Store Pleasant Hill Seminar: All About Growing Peppers
2025-04-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
From sweet bells to scorching habaneros, explore the world of pepper growing! Learn about different varieties, heat levels, growing requirements, and special care tips for super-hot peppers. Includes guidance on harvesting and seed saving. Instructor: LeAnn. Please call the store to register. 925-939-9000

Saturday, April 12th, 7PM

Webinar: Plant a Cut Flower Garden
2025-04-26 10:00 - 11:00 | https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_mV2oRt4BTHCsqRckY_Ek6w&data=05%7C02%7Celizabeth%40sloatgardens.com%7C53b14ddfca39445755b608dd3ff4215d%7Cc037581f1eba4c91b8b5244d204c274f%7C0%7C0%7C638737040015282750%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=f5Xx1Yx90v80zhGSsDDT4VN3tBwc9tJi%2B92nKeroMV0%3D&reserved=0
Learn how to grow and harvest your own fresh-cut flowers with our resident flower expert Kylea (assistant Manager at our Pleasant Hill store)! You’ll discover which flower combinations work best for bouquets and how to ensure continuous blooms throughout the season. This is a great way to connect the outdoor garden with the indoors. Scroll below to register!

Saturday, April 26th, 10am

Webinar: Fire Safe Landscaping
2025-05-03 10:00 - 11:00 | CA
May is California Fire Awareness month. We welcome experts from ‘Fire Safe Marin’ as they’ll share tips and strategies on fire safe garden requirements for homeowners. A must for all Bay Area homeowners.

Sat., May 3rd, 10am

Register for this free Zoom webinar.

In-Store Pleasant Hill Seminar: Citrus & Subtropical Fruit Trees
2025-05-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
Transform your yard into a tropical paradise! Learn how to successfully grow citrus trees, avocados, and other subtropical fruits. We’ll cover variety selection, planting techniques, frost protection, and yearly maintenance. Instructor: Tim. Please call the store to register. 925-939-9000

Saturday, May 17th, 7PM

In Store Pleasant Hill Seminar: Create a Monarch Waystation
2025-05-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
Help protect monarch butterflies by creating a certified waystation garden! Learn which plants attract and sustain monarchs, garden design principles, and seasonal maintenance. We’ll discuss how to register your garden as an official monarch waystation to support butterfly migration. With Tim. Please call the store to register. 925-939-9000

Sat, May 31, 10am

In Store Sloat Blvd SF Seminar: Bee Friendly Gardening
2025-06-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Sloat Boulevard, SF, 2700 Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, CA, 94116, United States
Join bee expert Lynn Rousseau for a presentation featuring live hives. Perfect for enthusiasts and gardeners creating pollinator habitats. Observe bee behavior and colony structure in person. This seminar is an absolute must for bee enthusiasts or anyone who wants to create a bee friendly habitat. Please call the store to register: 415-566-4415

Sat., June 7, 10am, Sloat Blvd.

In Store Pleasant Hill Seminar: WaterWise Gardening Tips
2025-06-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
Create a beautiful, WaterWise garden! Learn efficient watering techniques, proper timing, and water-saving strategies. We’ll explore mulching options, drought-tolerant plants, and smart irrigation systems to help your garden thrive with less water. With Tim. Please call the store to register. 925-939-9000.

Saturday, June 7th, 10AM

In Store Kentfield Seminar: Bee Friendly Gardening
2025-06-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Sloat Kentfield
Join bee expert Lynn Rousseau for a presentation featuring live hives. Perfect for enthusiasts and gardeners creating pollinator habitats. Observe bee behavior and colony structure in person. This seminar is an absolute must for bee enthusiasts or anyone who wants to create a bee friendly habitat. Please call the store to register: 415-454-0262

Sat. June 7, 1pm, Kentfield

In Store Pleasant Hill Seminar: Bee Friendly Gardening
2025-06-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
Join bee expert Lynn Rousseau for a presentation featuring live hives. Perfect for enthusiasts and gardeners creating pollinator habitats. Observe bee behavior and colony structure in person. This seminar is an absolute must for bee enthusiasts or anyone who wants to create a bee friendly habitat. Please call the store to register. 925-939-9000

Sun., June 8, 10am, Pleasant Hill

In Store Pleasant Hill Seminar: Fertilizing Made Easy
2025-06-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
Take the mystery out of feeding your plants! Understand different types of fertilizers, when to apply them, and how much to use. Learn to read fertilizer labels, make organic alternatives, and create a year-round feeding schedule for your garden. With Tim. Please call the store to register. 925-939-9000

Sat, June 14, 10am

In-Store Sloat Blvd SF Workshop: Create a Succulent Container
2025-06-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Sloat Boulevard, SF, 2700 Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, CA, 94116, United States
Create a beautiful living arrangement at our hands-on succulent container workshop. Our experts will guide you through design principles and share care and maintenance techniques. Workshops include soil, fertilizer, and top dressing. Plants and pots sold separately. Join us!
Please call the store to register: 415-566-4415

Sat., June 28, 10am, Sloat Blvd SF

In-Store Kentfield Workshop: Create a Succulent Container
2025-06-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Sloat Kentfield
Create a beautiful living arrangement at our hands-on succulent container workshop. Our experts will guide you through design principles and share care and maintenance techniques. Workshops include soil, fertilizer, and top dressing. Plants and pots sold separately. Join us! Please call the store to register: 415-454-0262

Sat., June 28, 10am, Kentfield

In-Store Pleasant Hill Workshop: Create a Succulent Container
2025-06-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
Create a beautiful living arrangement at our hand-on succulent container workshop. Our experts will guide you through design principles and share care and maintenance techniques to keep your creation thriving year-round. Join us! Please call the store to register. 925-939-9000

Sat., June 28, 10am, Pleasant Hill

Kid's Week through July 13
2025-07-10 11:00 - 2025-07-13 13:00 | CA
Join us for the return of Kids Week at all Sloat Garden Center locations July 7 – 13 from 11am to 1pm!
Stop in during store hours for free activities, projects to take home, and family fun. Also, pick up a Kids Club Card and discover the magic of plants!

In Store Pleasant Hill Seminar: All about Lawns
2025-07-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
Learn the fundamentals of lawn maintenance with guidance on proper watering techniques, fertilization schedules, and seasonal care practices for a healthy, vibrant lawn year-round.
What to bring: A small lawn plug sample for soil and grass analysis during the session.
Please call the store to register. 925-939-9000

Sat., July 12, 10am, Pleasant Hill

Dutch Auction Pottery Sale at 4 Stores
2025-07-18 - 2025-08-11 | CA

Bay Area Pollinators & Butterflies
2025-07-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
Discover plants that will keep your garden buzzing with life all year long, creating essential rest stops for migrating butterflies while supporting local pollinators. Please call the store to register. 925-939-9000

July 19, 10am. Pleasant Hill location

In Store Pleasant Hill Seminar: Caring for Airplants
2025-07-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
Discover the fascinating world of Tillandsia (air plants). Learn proper watering techniques and explore creative display ideas for these soil-free beauties. Airplants are excellent for beginners looking for low-maintenance, versatile plants. With Kylea.
Please call the store to register. 925-939-9000

Sun., July 20, 10am, Pleasant Hill

In Store Pleasant Hill Seminar: How to Select + Care for Houseplants (for beginners)
2025-08-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
For Beginners: How to Select + Care for Houseplants
This beginner friendly seminar will help you choose plants that will thrive in your space. Learn watering, soil basics, repotting, and troubleshooting common problems. With Kylea. Please call the store to register. 925-939-9000

Sun, August 10, 10am

California Carnivores Pop-Up Market - SF
2025-08-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Sloat Boulevard, SF, 2700 Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, CA, 94116, United States
California Carnivores Pop-Up Market – SF
Join us at our Sloat Blvd SF store for hand picked carnivorous plants from our friends at California Carnivores.
Sloat Blvd Sloat Garden Center location only.

Saturday, August 16th, 10-5pm

In Store Pleasant Hill Seminar: New Varieties of Rare & Exotic Houseplants
2025-08-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
New Varieties of Rare & Exotic Houseplants
Discover the world of rare and exotic houseplants. This seminar explores how to care for their specific needs and what makes certain varieties sought after by collectors. With Kylea. Please call the store to register. 925-939-9000
Sun, August 24, 10am

Webinar: Fall Garden Tips
2025-09-06 10:00 - 11:00 | CA
Join our resident garden and edible plant expert Dan Alexander for essential fall garden preparation tips. This webinar covers how to get your garden ready for the season. You’ll also learn specific strategies for maintaining and preparing your vegetable garden through fall. Join us!

Sat., Sept. 6th, 10am

Register for this free Zoom webinar.

California Carnivores Pop-Up Market - Concord
2025-09-20 10:00 - 17:00 | CA
California Carnivores Pop-Up Market – Concord
Join us at our Concord store for hand picked carnivorous plants from our friends at California Carnivores.
Concord Sloat Garden Center location only.

Saturday, September 20th, 10-4pm

In Store Pleasant Hill Seminar: How to Plant a Fall Vegetable Garden
2025-09-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
How to Plant a Fall Vegetable Garden
Learn which vegetables thrive in cooler weather. This seminar will help you time plantings to enjoy fresh vegetables well into winter. With LeAnn. Please call the store to register. 925-939-9000

Sat, Sept 27, 10am

In-Store Sloat Blvd SF Pruning Basics Seminar with Elizabeth Ruiz
2025-09-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Sloat Boulevard, SF, 2700 Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, CA, 94116, United States
Pruning expert Elizabeth Ruiz joins us to demonstrate effective pruning techniques. She’ll also share general tips and troubleshooting. This seminar (held during our Harvest Festivals) is recommended for every level of gardener. Please call your preferred location to reserve a spot. See you there!
Seminar Locations & Dates:

Sloat Blvd, SF, 9/27, 10-11am. 415-566-4415
Pleasant Hill, 10/4, 10-11am. 925-939-9000
Kentfield., 10/11, 10-11am. 415-454-0262
Petaluma, 10/25, 10-11am. 707-347-5837

In-Store Sloat Blvd SF Harvest Festival Succulent Pumpkin Workshop
2025-09-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Sloat Boulevard, SF, 2700 Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, CA, 94116, 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 Festivals. Dates noted below. $60 fee per participant. All materials included: pumpkin, moss, succulents, and expert instruction.
Workshop Locations & Dates:

Sloat Blvd – September 27, 1-2pm | Call 415-566-4415 to register
Pleasant Hill – October 4, 1-2pm | Call 925-939-9000 to register
Kentfield – October 11, 1-2pm | Call 415-454-0262 to register
Petaluma – October 25, 1-2pm | Call 707-347-5837 to register

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

In-Store Pleasant Hill Pruning Basics Seminar with Elizabeth Ruiz
2025-10-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Sloat Pleasant Hill
Pruning expert Elizabeth Ruiz joins us to demonstrate effective pruning techniques. She’ll also share general tips and troubleshooting. This seminar (held during our Harvest Festivals) is recommended for every level of gardener. Please call your preferred location to reserve a spot. See you there!
Seminar Locations & Dates:

Pleasant Hill, 10/4, 10-11am. 925-939-9000
Kentfield., 10/11, 10-11am. 415-454-0262
Petaluma, 10/25, 10-11am. 707-347-5837
