Last Day for the Delayed Gratification Sale!
May
31

Last Day for the Delayed Gratification Sale!

Buy a special $40 gift certificate now (available through May 30th), and when you use that gift certificate between September 22nd and December 21st, we'll add on an extra $10 store credit. 

The gift cards are available for purchase online or in person until the end of May.

Spend $40 now and get $50 worth of plants in the Fall.

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UC ANR Master Gardeners of Sacramento Harvest Day: Keynote Speaker
Aug
1

UC ANR Master Gardeners of Sacramento Harvest Day: Keynote Speaker

We’re honored for Matthew to be featured as one of the keynote speakers at this year’s UCANR Master Gardeners of Sacramento Annual Harvest Day—more details will be released here: Harvest Day | UC Master Gardeners of Sacramento County.

This event is free and open to the public.

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Nature Nerds Season Four Opener!
May
18

Nature Nerds Season Four Opener!

We have three amazing Nature Nerds to start off the season:

Krystle Hickman, Michelle Fullner, and Ralph Washington, Jr.

Michelle is going to interview Krystle and they’ll be talking about Krystle’s new book: The ABCs of California Native Bees.

Ralph is going to be back to charm us with his comedic and philosophical approach to entomology.

Beers Books will be here with copies of the new book.

It is going to be delightful.

Tickets on sale for paid patreon members NOW! Tickets on sale to the general public starting Monday, April 20th at 6:00 AM.

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Colonial Heights Garden Tour
May
3

Colonial Heights Garden Tour

Join us at the annual Colonial Heights Garden Tour where you will be able to explore some of the most beautiful and unique gardens in Colonial Heights. This in-person event is perfect for plant lovers and anyone looking for a fun way to enjoy nature with friends and family. Wander through home gardens ranging from xeriscapes to fruit and veggie growing spaces, native plant gardens, and ornamenal landscapes. We will be hanging out at the Colonial Park vendor space with some native plants for sale along with gardening advice from Matthew! This tour stands out for its showcase of DIY landscapes that are lovingly maintained by the folks in the neighborhood.

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Gardens Got Natives Tour
Apr
19

Gardens Got Natives Tour

Join the Sacramento Valley California Native Plant Society for the 13th Annual Gardens Got Natives Garden Tour — a free, self-guided native garden tour in the Greater Sacramento area!

Visit Tessa at the home of Rachel and Errol and learn more about our design process and maintenance and install services for native gardens, especially DIYers! 1816 Burnett Way in Land Park

Visit Matthew with a selection of some of our less commonly seen plant species at Lesley's gardens at 119 Arbusto Circle in Pocket. You'll get to see Lesley's updated backyard garden.

At both locations we will be offering special deals and coupons to be used in our native plant nursery!

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Earth Week Kick-Off with California State Parks
Apr
18

Earth Week Kick-Off with California State Parks

Celebrate Earth Week: Community Kick-off event will take place at the State Indian Museum and Sutter's Fort State Historic Park on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This event features guided tours of the urban park, hands-on crafts and activities, and community outreach groups dedicated to environmental stewardship and reciprocity - in the community and at home. 

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Start Seeds with your Sweeties
Feb
14

Start Seeds with your Sweeties

It’s time to start your tomato seeds in Sacramento.

We’re going to make a cute date out of it.

You can purchase a sturdy re-usable 6-cell seed tray filled with high-quality soil, and we will help you to select the right seeds for your growing conditions and tomato desires!

Grab a beverage or a special tomato-inspired treat from the Pintworks kitchen.
All ages are welcome, and no purchases are necessary to come and hang out and ask questions.

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Matthew Speaking at CNPS Conference!
Feb
5

Matthew Speaking at CNPS Conference!

Will you be at the California Native Plant Society Conference in Riverside? This year’s theme is Growing the Movement Together for Native Plants: explore our collective potential to safeguard the native plants we love and need.

Matthew will be speaking at the conference. Look for his presentation, “The Importance of Informal Education in an Ecosystem of Learning, or the Curious Layperson to Nerd Pipeline.”

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