We welcome back Emily Hatfield, local Bay Area designer and gardener, to share strategies and tips for gardening with deer resistance in mind. This is a… Read More
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… Read More
Seed Potatoes have arrived at Sloat Garden Center. Our resident veggie growing expert Dan Alexander will share tips and tricks to a successful harvest of this… Read More
Our beloved native Ceanothus (aka California lilac) is one of the earliest spring shrubs to bloom (along with manzanita), and provides much needed pollen and nectar… Read More
Orchids evolved 40-70 million years ago.
A vanilla bean is the dried fruit of an orchid.
Orchids were used in medieval times as aphrodisiacs.
There… Read More
Early spring is the time to turn Hydrangea flowers blue! Bay Area soils are normally alkaline, which produces pink flowers. To turn Hydrangea blue/purple they'll… Read More
Bring color indoors by decorating with Bromeliads. They make a stunning centerpiece for any holiday table, a vibrant office plant, or a tropical gift.
Known for their… Read More
Maxsea is a small, family-owned company with one goal: to make the best garden products using natural resources. Owner John Dimmick was introduced to organic farming… Read More
Add color indoors with successful growing tips from our resident houseplant expert! Taylor Pochron will discuss flowering plants that are easy to grow, as well as… Read More