Toy Drive
Nov
20
to Dec 11

Toy Drive

Help make the holidays merry for a child in need!

We are hosting a Toy Drive in support of Early Childhood Mental Health Program, benefitting kids aged 0-8. Please bring in a new, unwrapped toy beginning Thursday, November 20th through Thursday, December 11th.

If you are unable to make it in for our Toy Drive, you can donate directly here.

Here are some suggestions:

Baby dolls

Barbies

Dress-up items

Trucks

Hot Wheels

Blocks (especially large Lego-like blocks for infants and toddlers)

Magnatiles

Animal figurines

Dinosaurs

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Christmas Tree Lot Grand Opening
Nov
22
9:00 AM09:00

Christmas Tree Lot Grand Opening

Join us this Saturday, November 22nd at our festive Christmas tree lot!

Shop our fresh cut Christmas trees from 2 to 10 feet tall while sipping complimentary hot apple cider. We will also have a fun kids activity from 9-11:00AM — come decorate your very own ornament.

And look out — there may be a Grinch sighting as he sneaks through the tree lot!

New this year, with every fresh cut Christmas tree purchase you will receive a coupon for 20% off any 1 ornament from either the Holiday Shop or the Gift House.

While in, donate to our ongoing Toy Drive — details here.

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Food Drive
Nov
13
to Nov 17

Food Drive

Help support those in our community in need!

We will be hosting a food drive in support of Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano County. starting November 13th - Monday, the 17th. If you are unable to make it in for our Food Drive, you can donate here directly. And thank you to all who donated in our last Food Drive, we had a total of 633 pounds of donations!

Please no food in glass containers and check expiration labels.

What kind of food is needed?

We recommend donating healthy, nonperishable food that you would like to eat! Here’s a list of our most needed items:

  • Nut butters (peanut, almond)

  • Jam/jelly/honey

  • Canned tuna and chicken (in water)

  • Boxed macaroni and cheese

  • Shelf-stable milk

  • Applesauce 

  • Beans/lentils (dry or canned)

  • Rice 

  • Whole grain cereals/crackers

  • Oat/oatmeal/farina

  • Whole wheat/grain pasta

  • Canned soups/vegetables/tomato products (low sodium, easy open)

  • Canned fruits (in juice)

  • 100% Fruit juice (cartons or small boxes only)

  • Nonperishable ready-to-eat meals: chili, ravioli, meats, etc. (low sodium)

Holiday Food List (no glass, please!):

  • Macaroni noodles 

  • Mashed potato flakes

  • Gravy mix (powdered)

  • Canned sweet potatoes

  • Canned green beans

  • Canned pumpkin

  • Cream of mushroom soup

  • Cranberry sauce

  • Stuffing mix

  • Pinto beans (dry)

  • Masa

  • Cornbread mix

  • Cornhusks

  • Flour

  • Cooking oil 

  • Cinnamon (ground)

  • Chicken stock

  • Scalloped potato (boxed)

Please note: The Food Bank cannot accept glass containers, food one year past its ‘best by’ date, open or partially-used products, alcohol, food without nutrition labels, or any frozen/refrigerated foods.

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Food Drive
Sep
5
to Sep 7

Food Drive

Mark your calendars -- In celebration of National Food Bank Day, on Friday, September 5th, we will be hosting a food drive in support of Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano County. Donate and receive 20% off 1 item.

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National Dog Day!
Aug
23
9:00 AM09:00

National Dog Day!

Bring in your pup on Saturday, August 23rd between 9-5:30PM and shop 20% off any 1 item!

Though National Dog Day is the next Tuesday, we're celebrating a little early this year! Come visit us this Saturday, August 23rd and take 20% off any 1 item* when you bring your (leashed) dog to the nursery. We'll have extra water bowls and treats on hand -- can't wait to see you both!

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Herbs 101
Aug
14
10:30 AM10:30

Herbs 101

Join us to discuss establishing and caring for a bountiful herb garden with our very own Christian Smith. Discover the varied needs of both perennial and annual herbs. Learn about fertilization, pruning, and herb upkeep. Also, take a look at a few varieties of herbs to see how they can be useful and fun in anyone’s garden. This event will be great for people new to growing herbs as well as people looking to expand on what they already know.

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Jul
17
to Jul 21

Succulent Potting Bar

Join us daily from 9AM - 1PM the week of Thursday, July 17th through Monday, July 21st at our Succulent Potting Bar!

Buy the pot and the succulents, and the soil and keeper stopper is on us!

Our Succulent Potting Bar will be open daily 9AM-1PM starting Thursday, July 17th - Monday the 21st where we will be on-hand to show you how to arrange and plant your succulents for a gorgeous container garden.


*Pot and plant must be purchased same-day to be eligible for potting event. Free potting soil is limited to succulent plants and containers measuring 12” in diameter and smaller. Some exclusions may apply. Event-made items are final sale.

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Citrus Tasting
Mar
16
11:00 AM11:00

Citrus Tasting

Our friends from Generation Growers, our source for much of our citrus, will be here with a wide selection of lemons, limes, oranges and more to taste!

Always a favorite, join us at this FREE tasting to help narrow down your favorite citrus plant to add to your garden!

Cost: FREE!

Reservations: Click here for an email reminder about our Citrus Tasting!

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Meet & Greet with our Rose Expert
Feb
8
10:00 AM10:00

Meet & Greet with our Rose Expert

Looking to buy a rose? Stop in Saturday, February 8th between 10-12:00PM and meet with our very own rose expert, Randall. He’ll help explain between types and varieties and will be able to help you choose the perfect rose for your garden. Roses are easy to grow, he’ll give you the tips and tools for success!

Cost: FREE!

RSVP: Click here to sign up for an email reminder!

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Roses 101
Feb
7
10:30 AM10:30

Roses 101

Join us and learn how to pick out the perfect rose for your garden with our very own Randall. We’ll be discussing the different rose types and their varieties, the importance of petal count, our go-to varieties and more! Roses are easy to grow, we’ll give you the tips and tools for success!

Cost: FREE!

Reservations: Space is limited, click here to sign up!

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What's Bugging You?
Jan
11
10:30 AM10:30

What's Bugging You?

The good, the bad and the ugly!

Join us and learn all about the common insects you’ll find in your garden - the good, the bad and the ugly - with our resident entomologist, Nicole!

Cost: FREE!

Reservations: Space is limited, click here to sign up!

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