Upcoming Workshops & Seminars

Seminar: Learn how to Prune Roses

Learn from the Rose Society and our knowledgeable staff how to prune roses effectively. Good pruning can increase the overall health of plants and leave them less susceptible to insects and disease. This seminar is a must for any rose gardener!  Please call ahead to the seminar location to register in advance. Attendance is limited.  Fee: Free for Rewards Members, $10 for Non-Members (Membership is free)

• Saturday, January 19, 10am, Miller Ave., Mill Valley
• Saturday, January 19, 2pm, San Rafael
• Saturday, January 19, 10am, Pleasant Hill
• Saturday, January 19, 2pm, Concord
• Saturday, January 19, 10am, Camino Ramon Rd., Danville
• Sunday, January 20, 10am, Diablo Rd., Danville
• Sunday, January 20, 10am, Novato
• Sunday, January 20, 2pm, Kentfield
• Saturday, January 26, 10am, Sloat Blvd., SF

Seminar: Learn how to Prune Fruit Trees

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. Please call ahead to the seminar location to register in advance. Attendance is limited. Fee: Free for Rewards Members, $10 for Non-Members (Membership is free)

• Saturday, January 26, 10am, Pleasant Hill
• Saturday, January 26, 2pm, Concord
• Sunday, January 27, 10am, Sloat Blvd. SF
• Sunday, January 27, 2pm, Diablo Rd., Danville
• Saturday, February 2nd, 10am, Novato
• Saturday, February 2nd, 2pm, Miller Ave., Mill Valley

Kids Club Make & Take Workshop: Tropical Terrariums

Calling all jungle explorers and enthusiasts! Create a Tropical Safari mini world perfect for your desk or table. Class fee includes glass vase/ornament, plants, soil, charcoal, gravel.Please call ahead to the seminar location to register in advance. Attendance is limited. Fee: $25 for Rewards Members, $35 for Non-Members (Membership is free)

• Saturday, January 19, 10am, Kentfield (Jen Strobel)
• Sunday, January 20, 10am, Pleasant Hill (LeAnn Quinn)
• Sunday, January 20, 10am, Sloat Blvd., SF (Taylor Pochran)
• Sunday, January 20, 10am, Concord (Dustin Strobel)

Make & Take Workshop: Create a Tropical Indoor Centerpiece

Bring the color indoors and Escape To The Tropics! Our designers will demonstrate and help participants create a colorful planter using Bromeliads and tropical greens. Leave with a beautiful arrangement that you’ve made and bring color into your home. Class fee includes 14” container, plants, soil, moss. Please call ahead to the seminar location to register in advance. Attendance is limited. Fee:  $75 for Rewards Members, $85 for Non-Members (Membership is free). 

• Saturday, January 19, 2pm, Miller Ave., Mill Valley (Jen Strobel)
• Saturday, January 19, 10am, Concord (Dustin Strobel)
• Wednesday, January 23, Noon, Sloat Blvd., SF (Jen Strobel)

Seminar: Introduction to Growing Citrus 101

Our staff will be on hand to offer knowledgeable advice on how to grow citrus in Bay Area micro-climates. Join us and learn about the different citrus varieties, how to plant them, and the best soil and fertilizers to use. Please call ahead to the seminar location to register in advance. Attendance is limited.  Fee: Free for Rewards Members, $10 for Non-Members (Membership is free) 

• Saturday, February 2, 10am, Concord (Dustin Strobel)
• Saturday, February 2, 10am, Diablo Rd., Danville (Pam Hester)
• Wednesday, February 6, Noon, Sloat Blvd., SF (Jen Strobel)
• Sunday, February 10, 10am, Miller Ave., Mill Valley (Dan Alexander)
• Sunday, February 10, 2pm, Novato (Dan Alexander)

Make & Take Workshop: Bonsai Planting, Level 1

This class was so popular last spring that we decided to bring it back again! Join our knowledgeable staff for an informative, introductory Make & Take workshop. Our experts will guide you through basic planting and care techniques. You’ll create a beautiful 4″ planted bonsai to bring home and enjoy. Workshop fee includes 4” Bonsai pot, plant, soil, fertilizer. Please call ahead to the seminar location to register in advance. Attendance is limited   Fee: $30 for Rewards Members, $40 for Non-Members (Membership is free)

• Saturday, February 2, 10am, Sloat Blvd. (Taylor Pochron)
• Saturday, February 2, 2pm, Sloat Blvd. (Taylor Pochron)
• Sunday, February 3, 10am, Pleasant Hill (Tim Nash)
• Sunday, February 3, 10am, Novato (Nick Yanchunis)
• Sunday, February 24, 10am, Kentfield (Daryl Quijano)
• Sunday, February 24, 2pm, Miller Ave., Mill Valley (Daryl Quijano)

Seminar: Clean the Air with Houseplants

Did you know that adding plants inside your home or office can help purify the air?  Several studies have shown that houseplants are an effective tool for reducing the amount of airborne mold, airborne microbes, and compounds called Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOC’s). We will discuss which plants are best for air cleaning, as well as general houseplant care. Join us for this informative seminar. Please call ahead to the seminar location to register in advance. Attendance is limited.  Fee: Free for Rewards Members, $10 for Non-Members (Membership is free)

• Saturday, February 9, 10am, Miller Ave., Mill Valley (Jen Strobel)
• Saturday, February 9, 10am, Concord (Dustin Strobel)
• Saturday, February 9, 10am, Camino Ramon Rd., Danville (Max Garrett)
• Sunday, February 10, 10am, Pleasant Hill (Alex Friedman)
• Sunday, February 10, 10am, Sloat Blvd., SF (Taylor Pochron)
• Sunday, February 10, 10am, Novato (Suzanne Thomas)

Seminar: Learn how to Prune Japanese Maples

Elizabeth Ruiz, pruning professional, will teach you the correct way to prune these beautiful trees. She’ll also demonstrate how Japanese Maples can be shaped through pruning. This is a great class for all skill levels. Please call ahead to the seminar location to register in advance. Attendance is limited.  Fee: Free for Rewards Members, $10 for Non-Members (Membership is free) 

• Saturday, February 9, 10am, Sloat Blvd., SF
• Saturday, February 9, 2pm, Miller Ave., Mill Valley
• Saturday, February 23, 10am, Kentfield
• Saturday, February 23, 2pm, Novato
• Sunday, February 24, 10am, Concord
• Sunday, February 24, 2pm, Diablo Rd., Danville

Kids Club Make & Take Workshop: Plant a Toy

Breathe new life into an old toy truck, tea set, doll, train…or any toy!  Bring in a toy that you’d like to repurpose, or choose from our selection. Class fee includes soil, plants, fertilizer, moss. Please call ahead to the seminar location to register in advance. Attendance is limited.  Fee: $15 for Rewards Members, $25 for Non-Members (Membership is free)

• Saturday, February 23, 10am, Pleasant Hill (LeAnn Quinn)
• Saturday, February 23, 10am, Concord (Dustin Strobel)
• Saturday, February 23, 10am, Miller Ave., Mill Valley (Jen Strobel)
• Saturday, February 23, 10am, Diablo Rd., Danville (Pam Hester)

Make & Take Workshop: Bonsai Planting, Level 2

A follow up to our Level 1 beginner’s class, join us for this intermediate Bonsai planting workshop. Our experts will guide you in planting larger Bonsai specimens, show you what to look for when selecting them, teach you how to prune, and how to care and maintain Bonsai for years to come. Class fee includes 8” Bonsai pot, plant, soil, fertilizer. Please call ahead to the seminar location to register in advance. Attendance is limited. Fee: $45 for Rewards Members, $55 for Non-Members (Membership is free)

• Saturday, February 23, 10am, Sloat Blvd., SF (Taylor Pochron)
• Saturday, February 23, 2pm, Sloat Blvd., SF (Taylor Pochron)
• Sunday, February 24, 10am, Pleasant Hill (Tim Nash)
• Sunday, February 24, 10am, Novato (Nick Yanchunis)

Seminar: How to Select the Perfect Fruit Tree

Grow your own fruit!  Whether its apples, cherries, apricots, plums, peaches or pears, our experts will help you pick the perfect tree for your Bay Area garden. Please call ahead to the seminar location to register in advance. Attendance is limited.  Fee: Free for Rewards Members, $10 for Non-Members (Membership is free) 

• Sunday, February 24, 10am, Miller Ave., Mill Valley (Dan Alexander)
• Sunday, February 24, 2pm, Pleasant Hill (Tim Nash)

Seminar: Preparing Your Spring Vegetable Garden

Let us help you plan your very own vegetable garden!  Spring is a wonderful time to begin growing your own food. Our expert staff will show you techniques for soil preparation, planting, and simple plant combinations. Please call ahead to the seminar location to register in advance. Attendance is limited.  Fee: Free for Rewards Members, $10 for Non-Members (Membership is free)

• Saturday, March 2, 10am, Kentfield (Jen Strobel)
• Saturday, March 2, 1pm, San Rafael (Jen Strobel)
• Saturday, March 2, 10am, Sloat Blvd, SF (Taylor Pochron)
• Saturday, March 2, 10am, Pleasant Hill (Ryan Daugherty)
• Saturday, March 2, 10am, Camino Ramon Rd., Danville (Max Garrett)
• Sunday, March 3, 10am, Concord (Dustin Strobel)
• Sunday, March 3, 10am, Novato (Leo Grassman)
• Sunday, March 3, 10am, Miller Ave., Mill Valley (Dan Alexander)
• Sunday, March 3, 10am, Diablo Rd., Danville (Pam Hester)

Seminar: Learn how to Prune Citrus

We welcome back Elizabeth Ruiz, aesthetic pruner and garden designer; her classes are a must for every gardener! Learn the most effective pruning techniques for citrus. Correct citrus pruning is important for fruit production and disease resistance over time.Please call ahead to the seminar location to register in advance. Attendance is limited.  Fee: Free for Rewards Members, $10 for Non-Members (Membership is free)

• Saturday, March 2, 10am, Concord
• Saturday, March 2, 2pm, Diablo Rd., Danville
• Wednesday, March 6, Noon, Sloat Blvd., SF
• Saturday, March 9, 10am, Miller Ave., Mill Valley
• Saturday, March 9, 2pm, Novato

Seminar: Success with Soil and Fertilizer

Spring is around the corner — it’s time to learn about soil and fertilizer!  Join us and learn how to amend soil, how to fertilize, when to fertilize, and why. E.B. Stone is a local, family owned company with over 100 years creating soils and fertilizers. Join us! Please call ahead to the seminar location to register in advance. Fee: Free for Rewards Members, $10 for Non-Members (Membership is free)  

• Wednesday, March 6, 2pm, Novato
• Saturday, March 9, 10am, Concord
• Saturday, March 9, 10am, Pleasant Hill
• Saturday, March 9, 2pm, Diablo Rd., Danville
• Sunday, March 10, 10am, Kentfield
• Sunday, March 10, 2pm, Miller Ave., Mill Valley
• Wednesday, March 13, 2pm, San Rafael
• Wednesday, March 13, noon, Sloat Blvd., SF

Kids Make & Take Workshop: Starting Seeds

Calling all kids 5-12 years old! Decorate your own terracotta pot with paint and markers, and then plant it with seeds and flowers that you can watch grow! Class fee includes 6” terracotta pot, paints, plants, soil, fertilizer. Please call ahead to the seminar location to register in advance. Attendance is limited.  Fee: $15 for Members, $25 for Non-Members

• Sunday, March 10, 10am, Sloat Blvd., SF (Taylor Pochron)
• Sunday, March 10, 10am, Pleasant Hill (LeAnn Quinn)
• Sunday, March 10, 10am, Diablo Rd., Danville (Pam Hester)
• Saturday, March 23, 10am, Miller Ave., Mill Valley (Jen Strobel)

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!

Kids Planting Party Menu

Adults Planting Party Menu

Contact our Events Manager for details.

Jen Strobel, Events Manager
jenstrobel@sloatgardens.com
415-367-5200

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