Calling all ghouls and gals, drop in between 10:30-12:30PM on Saturday, September 12th to make your very own Spooky Container led by Nora! We’ll have a hand picked collection of highly dramatic and unique plants for you to choose from to spice up your porch at home.
This is the perfect activity to do with a friend or two — or make some there! Ages 8+
Join us on Saturday, September 19 at 11:00 AM for our FREE California Natives 101 led by two of our plant experts.
Beth and Tess will share some of their favorite native plants that provide vital food sources for pollinators, along with tips on how to successfully grow and care for them. Fall is the ideal time to plant in California — the soil remains warm from summer, and the upcoming rainy season helps new plants become well established.
Join us on Saturday, September 26 at 11:00 AM for a hands-on Succulent Wreath Workshop!
In this fun and creative class, Shawna and Corey will teach you how to design and make a beautiful succulent wreath using real succulents that can last for months with proper care.
Come visit our farm animals — a fall tradition here at the nursery!
Come explore the nursery with your kiddos to find everything on the list! In October, get a lollipop prize for completion.
Also find free coloring pages with the cashiers or in the information gazebo!
Come decorate pumpkins with us! Purchase your own pumpkin after scouring our patch for the perfect one, and then head over to our drop-in crafting table for paints, gems and jewels, markers, stickers and more!
Open to kids of all ages.
Come decorate pumpkins with us! Purchase your own pumpkin after scouring our patch for the perfect one, and then head over to our drop-in crafting table for paints, gems and jewels, markers, stickers and more!
Open to kids of all ages.
Come on down to the nursery for some Halloween fun at our 2nd annual Howl-o-ween Dog Costume Contest!
Come get a 5 minute reading from a cheerful witch and Energy Therapist, Jennifer Pister. She’ll be here at the nursery from 9AM to noon so bring your burning questions and she will reveal wisdom from the universe!
Open to all ages.
Calling folks of all ages — come and have fun with this classic, easy craft and nature project!
You will be creating your leaf rubbings with crayons, pastels and colored pencils revealing the leaf’s texture and veins.
Cost: FREE!
Reservations: This is a drop-in event, no reservation required.
Come shop with us in your costume on Halloween, Saturday, October 31st and receive 20% off any 1 plant!
It will be your last chance to say hello to our farm animals who will be leaving the following week so come on down to the nursery between 9-5:30PM.
We will be hosting a food drive in support of Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano County. on Friday, September 4th. 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.
As a thank you to those who donate, bring in at least 1 can of food and receive 20% off any 1 item. Same-day use only, discounts cannot be combined.
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!
Join us for a demonstration on winter pruning of both roses and fruit trees led by Shawna! Learn her tips and technique for giving your plants a healthy prune for a burst of spring growth!
Cost: FREE!
Reservations: Space is limited, click here to sign up!
Join us for a demonstration on winter fruit tree pruning led by our very own Shawna Anderson. Learn her tips and technique for giving your trees a healthy prune for a burst of spring growth!
Cost: FREE!
RSVP: Space is limited, click here to sign up!
Join us for a demonstration on winter pruning of roses led by Shawna! Learn her tips and technique for giving your roses a healthy prune for a burst of spring growth!
Cost: FREE!
RSVP: Space is limited, click here to sign up!
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.
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
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.
Come on down to the nursery for some Halloween fun at our first annual Howl-o-ween Dog Costume Contest! Our farm animals will be here and we will have FREE face painting from 10-2:00PM.
Come visit our farm animals — a fall tradition here at the nursery!
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.
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!
Learn all about the culinary, cosmetic and landscape uses of these long-revered plants with Rebecca Byrom. She will be bringing a few herbal crafts including lavender wands, dream pillows and herbal wreaths to inspire, with some of her favorite recipes to share!
Join us for an informative demonstration on the art of making herbal tinctures and extracts with Lisa-Marie Maryott! Whether you’re new to herbal remedies or looking to deepen your knowledge, this session will guide you through the process of creating effective and shelf-stable tinctures using fresh or dried herbs.
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.
Come celebrate Herb Week with us beginning Thursday, August 14th through Monday, the 18th!
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.
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!
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!
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!
Join us for a demonstration on winter pruning of both roses and fruit trees led by Shawna! Learn her tips and technique for giving your plants a healthy prune for a burst of spring growth!
Cost: FREE!
Reservations: Space is limited, click here to sign up!
Join us for a demonstration on winter fruit tree pruning led by our very own Shawna Anderson. Learn her tips and technique for giving your trees a healthy prune for a burst of spring growth!
Cost: FREE!
RSVP: Space is limited, click here to sign up!
Join us for a demonstration on winter pruning of roses led by Shawna! Learn her tips and technique for giving your roses a healthy prune for a burst of spring growth!
Cost: FREE!
RSVP: Space is limited, click here to sign up!
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!
Prep for spring planting! Led by Beth, come learn all about natives — our go-tos for both sun and shade, pollinator favorites, how to incorporate them into your landscape and more!
Cost: FREE!
Reservations: Space is limited, click here to sign up!
Join us for a talk about how to care for your garden during the cooler months!
Cost: FREE!
Join us for a talk all about caring for your indoor plants during the cooler months!
Cost: FREE!
Join us for a talk about how to care for your garden during the cooler months!
Cost: FREE!
Join us for a garden talk about how to care for your dry garden gems over the cooler months!
Cost: FREE!
Join us for a talk all about caring for your indoor plants during the cooler months!
Cost: FREE!
