Upcoming Workshops & Seminars
Each season we select local gardening experts and designers, as well as our knowledgeable senior staff, to teach seminars & workshops in our popular gardening education series. Unless otherwise noted, seminars are free for Rewards Members (Workshop fees are additional), and $10 for non-members (membership is free!). All participants receive a 10% off coupon for redemption at any of our locations. Please call ahead to the seminar location to register in advance. Attendance is limited.
Kids Club Make & Take Workshop: Create Pumpkin Crafts
We’re excited to offer this class for the second time — we’re hoping to make it an annual tradition. Decorate a pumpkin with paint and Tillandsia (Air Plants), to create a fun holiday accent. Join us! Fee includes a small specialty pumpkin, paint, air plants, and glue. Fee: $20 for Rewards Members, $30 for Non-Members (Membership is free). Please call ahead to the seminar location to register in advance. Attendance is limited.
- Saturday, October 26, 10am, San Rafael (Jen Strobel)
- Saturday, October 26, 10am, Concord (Dustin Strobel)
- Saturday, October 26, 2pm, Miller Ave., Mill Valley (Jen Strobel)
Make & Take Workshop: Create a Succulent Pumpkin
This fun workshop is back by popular demand! Create a festive gift for yourself or a friend that’s perfect for a table centerpiece, front patio, or mantel decoration. This arrangement will last through the holidays and beyond. Fee: $75 for rewards members, $85 for non-members (Membership is free). Please call ahead to the seminar location to register in advance. Attendance is limited.
- Wednesday, October 23, noon, Sloat Blvd., SF (Jen Strobel)
- Saturday, October 26, 2pm, Concord (Dustin Strobel)
- Saturday, October 26, 10am, Diablo Rd., Danville (Sydney Allen)
- Sunday, October 27, 10am, Pleasant Hill (Alex Friedman)
- Wednesday, October 30, noon, Miller Ave., Mill Valley (Jen Strobel)
Kids Club Make & Take Workshop: Create a Bird Feeder
Birds seek more food this time of year, so it’s important that we help them eat (and it’s also fun to watch them play in the garden!) We’ll make simple bird feeders with paper rolls or pine cones, peanut butter, and birdseed. (If your child has a peanut allergy, please let us know in advance so we can provide a nut-free alternative).
- *Drop in between 10am-2pm to any of our locations during our Feather Fest (Nov. 5-14) to create a bird feeder
- Fee: Free for Rewards Members, $10 for Non-Members (Membership is free).
Seminar: How to Garden with Native Plants
We welcome Joan Pont of the California Native Plant Society – she’ll describe her personal journey and expertise learned from transforming her garden from ‘freeway plants’ to a surprisingly orderly assemblage of 150 different native plant species. Joan will also share fun vignettes on the benefits and beauty of gardening with native plants. Fee: Free for Rewards Members, $10 for Non-Members (Membership is free). Please call ahead to the seminar location to register in advance. Attendance is limited.
- Saturday, November 9, 10am, Sloat Blvd., SF
- Saturday, November 9, 2pm, Novato
- Sunday, November 10, 10am, Miller Ave., Mill Valley
- Sunday, November 10, 2pm, Kentfield
Seminar: Gardening for the Birds
Birds bring delight to our spaces as they animate the garden with their songs and antics, plus they prey on many harmful insects. Our experts will discuss plants and design tips that will provide a bird friendly habitat. Fee: Free for Rewards Members, $10 for Non-Members (Membership is free). Please call ahead to the seminar location to register in advance. Attendance is limited.
- Saturday, November 9, 10am, Pleasant Hill (Tim Nash)
- Saturday, November 9, 10am, Kentfield (Jen Strobel)
- Saturday, November 9, 2pm, Miller Ave., Mill Valley (Jen Strobel)
- Sunday, November 10, 10am., Novato (Leo Grassman)
- Sunday, November 10, 11am, Sloat Blvd., SF (Mary Petrilli)
Seminar: What to do in Your Garden Now: Time to Winterize
November is a vital time for maintaining a year-round healthy garden space. Join our experts as they share advice on pruning, fertilizing, planting, soil, and troubleshooting tips that can make next year’s garden flourish. Fee: Free for Rewards Members, $10 for Non-Members (Membership is free). Please call ahead to the seminar location to register in advance. Attendance is limited.
- Saturday, November 16, 10am, Diablo Rd., Danville (Shannon Griffin)
- Saturday, November 16, 10am, San Rafael (Jen Strobel)
- Saturday, November 16, 2pm, Miller Ave., Mill Valley (Jen Strobel)
- Sunday, November 17, 10am, Novato (Leo Grassman)
- Sunday, November 17, 10am, Pleasant Hill (Charlie Christiansen)
Make & Take Workshop: Create a Tillandsia Wreath for the Holidays
Join us and create a living wreath using Tillandsias (Air Plants) mounted on a 12” grape vine form. Your creation can be displayed indoors or out and can last for years. Fee: $70 for members, $80 for non-members. (Membership is free). Please call ahead to the seminar location to register in advance. Attendance is limited.
- Wednesday, November 20, noon, Miller Ave., Mill Valley (Jen Strobel)
- Saturday, November 23, 10am, Kentfield (Jen Strobel)
- Saturday, November 23, 10am, Diablo Rd., Danville (Shannon Griffin)
- Sunday, November 24, 10am, Concord (Dustin Strobel)
- Sunday, November 24, 11am, Sloat Blvd., SF (Taylor Pochran)
Seminar: How to Find Your Garden Style: A talk based on Garden Design: A Book of Ideas by Heidi Howcroft
We are pleased to welcome author Heidi Howcroft. She will walk us through simple garden design steps, from deciding what you want from your outdoor space, to assessing your plot, choosing a style, and then selecting the components. The aim is to create your own mood board and have confidence in realizing your garden’s potential. Fee: Free for Rewards Members, $10 for Non-Members (Membership is free). Please call ahead to the seminar location to register in advance. Attendance is limited.
- Saturday, November 23, 10am, Pleasant Hill
- Saturday, November 23, 2pm, Sloat Blvd., SF
- Sunday, November 24, noon, Kentfield
Make & Take Workshop: Create a Succulent Wreath
Our 5th year doing this workshop, and we just love the tradition. Learn to weave succulents and tillandsia into a wreath or table swag, and take home something of your own creation. Fee: $100 for rewards members, $110 for non-members (Membership is free). Please call ahead to the seminar location to register in advance. Attendance is limited.
- Wednesday, December 4, noon, Sloat Blvd., SF (Jen Strobel)
- Saturday, December 7, 10am., Kentfield (Jen Strobel)
- Sunday, December 8, 10am., Concord (Dustin Strobel)
- Wednesday, December 18, noon, Miller Ave., Mill Valley (Jen Strobel)
Kids Club Make & Take Workshop: Plant a Table-top Christmas Tree
New class: Plant your own living Christmas Tree! This is a fun decoration for your room, shelf, or mantel. They can be moved/transplanted outdoors after the holidays. Class fee includes 6” terracotta pot, 4” Christmas Tree, markers, paints, mini tree lights, and soil. Fee: $30 For Rewards Members, $40 for Non-Members (Membership is free). Please call ahead to the seminar location to register in advance. Attendance is limited.
- Saturday, December 7, 2pm, Kentfield (Jen Strobel)
- Sunday, December 8, 10am, Pleasant Hill (Tim Nash)
- Sunday, December 8, 11am, Sloat Blvd., SF (Taylor Pochran)
Garden Speakers Available
We have knowledgeable speakers available for garden clubs, as well as community organizations. Contact our Events Manager for details.
Jen Strobel,
Events Manager:
jenstrobel@sloatgardens.com
415-367-5200
Planting Parties at Sloat Garden Center
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
jenstrobel@sloatgardens.com
415-367-5200