Sloat garden tip: Know your soil!
June 15, 2021
It’s simple to find out if your soil is acid, alkaline, clay-filled, or sandy. Dig a hole 8 inches deep and fill it with water. How… Read More 
Gardener's Blog
Plants that thrive in heat
June 14, 2021
Unless you're in the cooler coastal or San Francisco areas, perennials such as Nemesia, Osteospermum, and Erysimum will shy from the heat. Summer-loving perennials such as… Read More 
Plants to Make Those Summer Insects Bug Off
June 11, 2021
Plants to Make Those Summer Insects Bug Off
There are several plants that will help keep the summer bugs at bay!
Catnip-10 times more effective than DEET… Read More 
Making pickles….
June 10, 2021
Not sure what to do with all of those cucumbers you'll be harvesting this year? These are courtesy of our pickle seminar speaker, Nate Cofer
Pickled Green… Read More 
Join the Buzz: plants for pollinators!
June 8, 2021
There are many plants that will attract pollinators to your garden - butterflies, bees (many varieties besides the bumble and honeybee), and other beneficial insects such… Read More 
Vacation care tips for plants
June 6, 2021
As you plan your next vacation, take into consideration that your garden and houseplants will miss you! With that in mind, we've prepared a few vacation care tips… Read More 
Plants that attract pollinators and beneficial insects
May 20, 2021
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 
Kid’s Club Activity: Plant up a Fun Succulent Container
May 11, 2021
This activity lets kids look around their home and garden for materials to repurpose. Ingredients: Soil, succulents, container, fertilizer, ornamentation... and your imagination!
Find a Container… Read More 
What does Agricultural Lime do?
May 6, 2021
Agricultural lime neutralizes soil acidity and raises soil pH, improves texture by loosening clay particles, improves soil texture by granulating sand and assists bacteria in transforming… Read More 
Thrips on the loose in your garden
May 6, 2021
With the onset of warm weather, we're hearing reports of thrips damage. These destructive insects wreck havoc in gardens, so we're devoting time to learning more… 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.
