Events at Flora Grubb Gardens
We host all sorts of events at our San Francisco and Los Angeles stores. We’ve hosted dozens of book releases, expert talks and panels, and celebrations.
We also lend or rent our space for your private events.
If you’d like to consider having an event at one of our stores, please be in touch.
Strong Starts: spend less, grow more workshop.
On March 28, Nan Sterman’s “Easy Seed Starting” workshop arrives at Flora Grubb Gardens, offering a hands-on extension of her widely followed seed-to-harvest course. Hosted from 10 AM to 2 PM, this in-person session is designed for gardeners of all levels, guiding participants through the full lifecycle of growing from seed—demystifying everything from soil prep and planting techniques to early care and transplanting. As part of her broader “Strong Starts” program, the workshop emphasizes practical, repeatable systems that help gardeners move beyond trial and error toward consistent, thriving results.
What makes this event particularly compelling is its tactile, immersive format. Rather than simply learning theory, attendees will leave with their own summer garden already seeded—vegetables, herbs, and flowers ready to sprout—along with the confidence to continue the process at home. Set within the lush, design-forward environment of Flora Grubb Gardens, the workshop creates a natural bridge between education and inspiration, grounding seasonal knowledge in a space that celebrates both plants and place. It’s a moment in the spring calendar that invites participants to slow down, get their hands in the soil, and begin the growing season with intention.
The Handmade Home Market
We’re delighted to be part of KQED’s Handmade Home Market on Sunday, March 1, from 11:00 AM–4:00 PM (PT) at the beautiful San Francisco Ferry Building Grand Hall.
Join us in the Ferry Building’s light-filled atrium for a thoughtfully curated gathering of Bay Area makers celebrating home, craft, and creativity. We’ll be bringing a collection of our favorite plants and botanical accents — pieces chosen to add life, texture, and a sense of beauty to your everyday spaces.
This special market is an opportunity to discover handcrafted goods, all while meeting the talented makers behind them. It’s a celebration of thoughtful design and local artistry in one of San Francisco’s most iconic settings.
Your $10 ticket (including fees) includes a canvas KQED Live tote bag and a special KQED-commissioned chocolate bar from Berkeley chocolatier The Xocolate Bar, along with your choice of a KQED tote bag, notebook, or chocolate bar.
We look forward to sharing the day with you — come say hello, gather inspiration, and take home something beautiful.
Coming Soon: Flora Grubb Community Gardening Series in 2026!
This four-part, hands-on program is designed to meet you wherever you are in your plant journey—whether you’re just starting your first garden or working toward a career in landscaping. Learn directly from the experts at Flora Grubb Gardens as we explore:
Roots & Regions
Our Mediterranean climate, microclimates, site and soil basics
Design a Garden You Will Love
How you’ll use your garden, sustainable practices, and plant selection
Grow With Care
Pruning, training, weed control and water-wise strategies.
From Vision to Garden – Real-world case studies and installation demos.
Perfect for plant lovers, aspiring horticulturists, and professionals alike—this immersive experience will help you grow your skills, confidence, and your connection to the gardening world.
Coming to Flora Grubb Gardens in 2026.
Join our insider listfor early registration and the chance to shape what's included.
Designing The Lush Dry Garden
Cricket Riley is the co-owner of Lush Dry Gardens (www.lushdrygardens.com), a landscape design firm specializing in low-water garden design. She worked at The Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek from 2017 to 2025. There she held a variety of positions, including Director of the Design Services department, which she created in 2019. She was also the primary instructor for RBG’s Dry Garden Design Certificate Program, which she co-created with Alice Kitajima in 2020.
Alice Kitajima’s profound connection to gardens and landscape design started at an early age, thanks to the influence of her father, who immigrated to Los Angeles to install Japanese-style gardens. She has worked at various botanical gardens and arboreta around the United States after finishing her forestry and music studies at University of California, Berkeley. As the Program Director at the Ruth Bancroft Garden, overseeing the education department, her greatest passion was connecting and deepening people’s connections with plants.
Kier Holmes is a Bay Area native who, when not digging in her own laboratory-like garden, designing thoughtful gardens for clients, or lecturing on various gardening topics, is a contributing writer and content creator for Gardenista and Sonoma Magazine. Kier has also contributed to numerous other publications including Martha Stewart, Sunset, Better Homes & Gardens, National Geographic Kids, Edible Marin & Wine Country, and Marin Magazine, plus she is the author of The Garden Refresh: How to Give Your Yard Big Impact on a Small Budget.
Pivot: Building a business aligned with purpose
Join us for a conversation around design, business, and the art of the pivot. We’ll learn from Schentell Nunn of Offerings, Erin Hiemstra of Apartment 34, and Molly Sedlacek of ORCA. Moderated by Flora Grubb.
Beverages by Juice Shop
When: 4-6pm (panel will begin at 5pm)
Where: Flora Grubb San Francisco
1634 Jerrold Ave
San Francisco, CA 94124
Garden To The Max : Author talk and book signing
Flora Grubb Gardens and Clarke de Mornay along with Author Teresa Woodard and Landscape Architect Mike Lucas of Lucas + Lucas, invite you to a celebration of Gardening to The Max.
For those of you compelled to make room for “just one more plant” this talk is for you. We will hear from Clarke about his garden practice, and explore tips for tastefully fitting just one more plant into your own maximalist garden.
Celebrate gardens that defy rules, build drama, and max out all-sized spaces to support nature. While many are drawn to maximalist style, it is not as simple as throwing everything and the kitchen sink and seeing what sticks. There is artistry in curating collections not to look like a hoarder’s mess. Teresa, in conversation with our own Clarke de Mornay and Mike Lucas will offer advice and inspiration to build your own highly-personalized jam-packed paradise.
Stay Sweet SF Chocolate Pop-up
The Dulcey Genmai Bar is coming to Flora Grubb Gardens SF!!! We’re so excited to have Stay Sweet SF pop up with their confections at FGG SF on Saturday, 12/21.
Breadbelly Winter Pop-Up at Flora Grubb SF - Saturday 12/21
So excited to have Breadbelly joining us for a lovely day in the garden! Come and get your beautiful delicious beverage and stroll among the plants.
ORCA: Women in Wood (Flora Grubb LA)
ORCA: Women in Wood
Women in Wood celebrates wood as a material in both art, function, and the intersection between the two. Join us for a conversation with artists Aleksandra Zee, Katie Gong, Grier Stockman of Block Shop, and landscape designer Molly Sedlacek of ORCA. Moderated by Flora Grubb, founder of Flora Grubb gardens.
The panel will be followed by a holiday market where you can shop from both artists, ORCA, Block Shop, and enjoy 20% off at Flora Grubb for your holiday gifting.
Breadbelly Winter Pop-Up at Flora Grubb SF
So excited to have Breadbelly joining us for a lovely Sunday in the garden! Come and get your beautiful delicious beverage and stroll among the plants.
Breadbelly Winter Pop-Up at Flora Grubb SF
So excited to have Breadbelly joining us for a lovely Sunday in the garden! Come and get your beautiful delicious beverage and stroll among the plants.
Thanksgiving Open House (Flora Grubb SF)
For the first time ever, we’ll be selling Christmas Trees at Flora Grubb SF!
Join us Thanksgiving weekend for our annual open house for gift shopping, our beloved Christmas ornaments, and this year, Christmas Trees!
Our friends Breadbelly will be popping up in our new Sun Room lounge on Saturday and Sunday 11/30 and 12/1. Treat yourselves to pastries and delicious drinks in our beautiful greenhouse!
And there's nothing cozier than Galanter and Jones' heated furniture. We'll have their pieces all fired up for you to enjoy in the garden.
We can’t wait to see you Thanksgiving weekend!
Little Saplings Children’s Gardening at Flora Grubb Gardens LA
Join Little Saplings Children’s Gardening for a fun-filled event at the new Garden Room at Flora Grubb Gardens in Los Angeles!
Little Saplings Children’s Gardening at Flora Grubb Gardens LA
Join Little Saplings Children’s Gardening for a fun-filled event at the new Garden Room at Flora Grubb Gardens in Los Angeles!
ASID CA North Chapter: Plant 101 and Nursery Tour
Join the American Society of Interior Designers for an event at Flora Grubb Gardens SF!
Breadbelly Pop-Up at Flora Grubb SF (Copy)
So excited to have Breadbelly joining us for a lovely Sunday in the garden! Come and get your beautiful delicious beverage and stroll among the plants.
Breadbelly Pop-Up at Flora Grubb SF
So excited to have Breadbelly joining us for a lovely Sunday in the garden! Come and get your beautiful delicious beverage and stroll among the plants.
Flora Piano Opening Weekend: Sunday with Erik Walker
In celebration of the San Francisco Botanical Garden's Flower Piano events, we've brought back our baby grand piano!
Join us on Sunday, 9/15 for a duet in the garden:
11am to 1pm: Erik Ian Walker on piano and Joe Cunningham on acoustic guitar
Flora Piano Opening Weekend: Saturday with Solange Yvette Guillaume and Kitten on the Keys
In celebration of the San Francisco Botanical Garden's Flower Piano events, we've brought back our baby grand piano!
Join us on Saturday, 9/14 for two performances in the garden:
11am to 1pm: Solange Yvette Guillame, landscape architect and pianist
1pm to 3pm: Suzanne Ramsey, aka Kitten on the Keys
ORCA at Flora Grubb Gardens SF
Join us for a garden party celebrating the opening of ORCA's showroom in Flora Grubb Gardens San Francisco. See ORCA's installation of outdoor pavers that are designed and made in California, along with their new garden hardware collection.
ORCA at Flora Grubb Gardens LA
Join us for a garden party celebrating the opening of ORCA's showroom in Flora Grubb Gardens Los Angeles. See ORCA's installation of outdoor pavers that are designed and made in California, along with their new garden hardware collection.
Breadbelly Pop-Up at Flora Grubb SF
So excited to have Breadbelly joining us in the garden for a special pop-up every weekend this summer! Come and get your beautiful delicious beverage and stroll among the plants.
Breadbelly Pop-Up at Flora Grubb SF
So excited to have Breadbelly joining us in the garden for a special pop-up every weekend this summer! Come and get your beautiful delicious beverage and stroll among the plants.
Breadbelly Pop-Up at Flora Grubb SF
So excited to have Breadbelly joining us in the garden for a special pop-up every weekend this summer! Come and get your beautiful delicious beverage and stroll among the plants.
Breadbelly Pop-Up at Flora Grubb SF
So excited to have Breadbelly joining us in the garden for a special pop-up every weekend this summer! Come and get your beautiful delicious beverage and stroll among the plants.
Breadbelly Pop-Up at Flora Grubb SF
So excited to have Breadbelly joining us in the garden for a special pop-up every weekend this summer! Come and get your beautiful delicious beverage and stroll among the plants.
Breadbelly Pop-Up at Flora Grubb SF
So excited to have Breadbelly joining us in the garden for a special pop-up every weekend this summer! Come and get your beautiful delicious beverage and stroll among the plants.
July 4 Holiday Weekend Sale
Big SALE on July 4 weekend at Flora Grubb Gardens nurseries in SF and Marina del Rey! Come see us 7/5 to 7/7 for 20% off all plants.
“How to Make Soil” Book Launch Party at Flora Grubb LA
Join us at Flora Grubb LA to celebrate the launch of How to Make Soil, a book by Derek Richard Thomas (DRT) about the beautiful simplicity and signifcance of soil. Party's at 13198 Mindanao Way in Marina del Rey from 4pm-7pm on June 22—an afternoon and evening of live music and readings, a panel discussion, snacks, and giveaways.
Breadbelly Pop-Up at Flora Grubb SF
So excited to have Breadbelly joining us in the garden for a special pop-up every weekend this summer! Come and get your beautiful delicious beverage and stroll among the plants.
Breadbelly Pop-Up at Flora Grubb SF
So excited to have Breadbelly joining us in the garden for a special pop-up every weekend this summer! Come and get your beautiful delicious beverage and stroll among the plants.