As winter approaches, it's time to brighten inside spaces with houseplants. Plants bring life indoors and they make excellent study and home office buddies. We have plenty of our favorite, easy-care, low-maintenance indoor plants in stock that can be grouped to create layers of lush foliage and vibrant tones. Plus our colorful pottery and expert advice will set you up for growing success!

• Need help keeping houseplants alive? Join us for another great free webinar next Saturday, 10/29 -- Houseplant Care 101.
• We stock everything you need to personalize your potted-up plant! Pick the pottery color and shape, and then accent it with dressings and stones.  
• Watch our popular organic houseplant care webinar and learn to care for your indoor plants. Just have a minute? This quick tip video will help you water yours.
• Learn how to take care of your new indoor plant with our printable care sheet. 
• Have a houseplant that needs repotting? View our simple guide.

House your new plant friends in style with our popular indoor pottery. We carry a gorgeous selection of pots in all our stores for indoor and outdoor planting projects. Choose from a dazzling array of colors and sizes!

Happiness is a table full of bright fall flowers! Warm up your outdoor space with Calendula, Cyclamen, Pansies, Mums, Snapdragon, Stock, and Violas. These beautiful plants can be found in all our stores to welcome the season and freshen up patios, containers, and yards for fall and winter.

See our October task list for Bay Area gardeners. From planting to weeding to feeding, we have you covered this month. Looking to dig deeper? View our detailed Plant & Garden Care Guides or drop by any of the stores with questions.

Participate in free webinars this fall that are taught by our skilled professionals and local gardening experts. Our live webinars are free to attend. Note: Webinar recordings will be available on our website 72 hours after the scheduled run time. Join us!

Create a Party Pot Planter

As we enter into the season of holidays and gatherings, join us as our Container Design expert, Jen Strobel, shows us how to create fun, seasonal planters. Party pots will welcome your guests with an abundant pop of color, texture, and interest.

Saturday, October 22nd, 10am

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Houseplant Care 101

As we move into the ‘Indoor Season’, join our Indoor Plant expert Taylor Pochron as he discusses general houseplant care and troubleshooting. This webinar is an absolute must for all Indoor Plant Parents, or those interested in learning to care for these tropical gems.

Saturday, October 29th, 10am

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Water Smart Gardening Series: Rethinking the Lawn (In Partnership with Marin Water)

Got a green monster in your garden? Tired of watering and mowing? Eliminating your lawn is the answer! We’ll watch a short video on the best method to easily remove your lawn and then help you decide the best use for the space. We’ll also talk about the latest in walkable green plants, plus a host of other possibilities that are sure to broaden your definition of “lawn alternative.”

Saturday, Nov. 5th, 10am

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Check out our video library to view our webinars and quick tip planting videos on a range of gardening topics.

We carry a wonderful selection of tried & true WaterWise plants that are right for fall planting (we like to give plants time to get established before spring). Look for California natives that grow in dry conditions -- plants that are native to a Mediterranean climate are also ideal. Both types are adapted to the Bay Area's summers and are usually more resistant to pests. Once established, many can survive on rainfall alone.

Do you like to find bugs and watch them in the garden? Create a proper bug hotel to give them a nice cozy place to sleep for the night. You’ll also be able to observe them close up in the habitat you’ve created!

Sign up for our free Gardener's Rewards Program and receive quick rewards, access to early promotions (like our recent Fall Customer Appreciation Sale!), and our printed Gardener's Notebook newsletter. Visit any Sloat Garden Center location to sign up.

We love sharing our collected gardening tips. Check back each issue for new & favorite selections.

1. If you missed last weekend's fantastic webinar, watch Plants in Art vs Plants as Art.
2. Watch our quick tip video: How to make a succulent topped pumpkin.
3. Learn how to choose a pair of pruners with our Garden Guru, Taylor. Then stop by any Sloat Garden Center to pick up your new favorite pair. Happy pruning!

More Sloat Garden Center News

The first frost is just around the corner! Fall is is an excellent time to feed deciduous and spring-blooming shrubs and perennials with E.B. Stone Organics Ultra Bloom.

Love working with plants? Some Sloat locations are hiring staff. See details and learn about our awesome employee discount.

Did you know that each Sloat store sources different plants and pottery? That's why you'll discover a unique selection at every location. Our store inventories are similar, but not all are alike! If you're wondering whether we have your favorite items in stock, call one of our locations directly and we'll be happy to check. 

Sign up for our free Gardener’s Rewards Program and receive valuable member benefits like points toward “dollars off” coupons (including an automatic sign-up bonus of 200 Gardener’s Rewards points), invitations to our expert gardening webinars, and access to early promotions, plus our printed Gardener’s Notebook newsletter filled with the best local seasonal gardening advice. Visit any Sloat Garden Center location to sign up. Learn More about our Gardener's Rewards Program.

Visit our Youtube Channel to view past gardening webinars and quick tip videos. We have entire playlists dedicated to learning about pruning, houseplants, growing food, and more. Watch and subscribe!



Do you have a gardening challenge we can help solve? Ask our Garden Guru.

Masks are now optional but encouraged in our stores, both indoors and out. Thank you.

Learn how you can save water with advice from our local water agencies:

Marin Water Resources

North Marin Water District Resources

East Bay MUD Resources

SFPUC Resources

Support Bay Area Food Banks:

Donate to Ritter Center

Donate to Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano

Donate to San Francisco-Marin Food Bank

Thank you for choosing to garden with us. We’ll help you grow the plants you love.