Upcoming Workshops & Seminars
Webinar: Introduction to Fruit Tree Pruning
We welcome back Elizabeth Ruiz, garden designer and aesthetic pruner. She’ll explain why it’s important to know when to prune fruit trees, and she’ll demonstrate techniques to maximize disease resistance and fruit production. Her classes are a must for all skill levels. Join us for her informative presentation.
Saturday, Jan. 30, 10am
Webinar: Fertilizer Basics
Learn why it’s important to fertilize and how to apply fertilizer. This informative class is helpful for those starting out and also a handy refresher for more experienced gardeners. We welcome Suzanne Bontempo from OWOW (Our Water Our World) for this insightful webinar.
Saturday, February 6th, 10am
Webinar: Learn to Care for Indoor Plants
Our indoor plant guru will discuss how to choose the best plant for your location, how to re-pot, care for indoor plants, and basic troubleshooting tips. Join Jen Strobel as she helps us grow healthy and beautiful indoor plants.
Saturday, February 13th, 10am
Register for this free Zoom webinar
Webinar: How to Prune Japanese Maples
Pruning professional Elizabeth Ruiz will teach you the correct way to prune these beautiful trees. She’ll also illustrate how Japanese Maples can be shaped through pruning. This is an excellent class for all skill levels.
Saturday, February 20th, 10am
Register for this free Zoom webinar
Webinar: Plan Your Spring Vegetable Garden
Early spring is a wonderful time to plan and prepare to grow your own food! Our vegetable garden expert, Dan Alexander, will discuss how to prepare soil, choose plant combinations, design tips, and troubleshoot to get your garden ready.
Saturday, February 27th, 10am
Webinar: Waterwise Gardening 101
Learn to create a water-efficient garden that will look beautiful through the dryer months. Charlotte Canner and Suzanne Bontempo from OWOW (Our Water Our World) will share techniques and strategies for water-wise gardening that will help keep your garden healthy and pest free. This webinar is a must for every gardener.
Saturday, March 6th, 10am
Webinar: How to Prune Azaleas, Camellias, Rhododendrons, and Hydrangeas
Now is the time to prune these flowering plants to get them ready for the season. Pruning expert Elizabeth Ruiz will show us how to effectively prune acid-loving plants for shape/form, and also for optimum health and flowering.
Saturday, March 13th, 10am
Webinar: Grow your Own Organic Vegetables
We welcome back Suzanne Bontempo from OWOW as she shares techniques to ensure a healthy environment for growing your own food. Join us and learn the many components to growing a successful organic veggie garden, including integrated pest management, companion planting, fertilizing, and choosing the right soil.
Saturday, March 20th, 10am
Webinar: How to Prune Citrus
Correct citrus pruning is important for fruit production and disease resistance over time. Learn from Elizabeth Ruiz, aesthetic pruner and garden designer. Her classes are a must to understand the most effective citrus pruning techniques.
Saturday, March 27th, 10am
Webinar Speakers Available
We can teach any gardening subject to your online group. Popular webinar topics include:
- Indoor plant gardening
- Edible gardening
- Basic gardening 101 (tips on soil, fertilizer, watering)
- Creating a pollinator garden
Contact Jen Strobel, Events Manager
415-367-5200
Planting Parties at Sloat Garden Center (*temporarily on hold*)
Make an appointment for a planting party! Planting parties are a delight for birthdays, corporate team building, garden group meetings, or just a fun get-together with friends. Choose from a variety of individualized workshops for kids or adults. See our menu of fun ideas, or create your own!
Contact our Events Manager for details. Please note that maximum attendance varies by store location.
Jen Strobel, Events Manager
415-367-5200
Curious if we have your favorite plant or product in stock? Call one of our locations directly and we'll be happy to check.