Fun facts about native bees
June 1, 2023
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 
Gardener's Blog
Plants that attract pollinators and beneficial insects
May 1, 2023
Lucky for gardeners, many adult beneficial insects feed on pollen, nectar, or plant juices to supplement or replace their insect diet. It is, in fact, the larvae of… Read More 
Plants to feed the caterpillar to butterfly life cycle
May 24, 2022
Some plants provide nectar for adult butterflies (lavender and salvia), while others are food for their larvae – caterpillars (parsley, anise and fennel for swallowtails). Asclepias… Read More
Breaking News: Butterfly Visits Sloat Garden Center!
May 12, 2022
https://youtu.be/Rdhvj6POpRI Read More 
A ladybug question is answered!
March 10, 2019
QUESTION:
I bought a box of ladybugs a couple weeks ago and released them next to my rose plants to control aphids. The ladybugs passed by aphids… Read More 
Buddleja Pugster Series
August 28, 2018
The Buddleja Pugster series features full-sized flowers on a dwarf plant. These plants are extremely attractive to both hummingbirds and butterflies!
Pugster® is a whole new look for… Read More 
Supporting honey bees
July 2, 2017
Dear Sloat Gardeners,
In recent months we’ve heard from customers about the need to support honey bees. We too have been concerned and have extensively researched the potential… Read More 
Bay Area Plant Pick for June: Buddleja
May 28, 2017
Bay Area Plant Pick for June: Buddleja
Buddleja (or Butterfly Bush) is like a magnet for butterflies passing through the garden looking for nectar. Buddleja will flower from… 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.
