Member Exclusive: Fall Plant Sale 2026

Why is the Fall Planting Season Important?

Fall is the perfect time to introduce California native plants into your home garden. Shorter days, cooler weather and winter rains help roots grow deeper, ensuring better establishment before the hot, dry summer months.

On Saturday, Nov. 7, Garden members will have early access to shop an expanded assortment of native plants from 9-11 a.m. and receive a 10% discount on all plants. Beginning at 1 p.m., the nursery will open to both members and guests for the remainder of the day.

To participate, reserve your shopping time through a free online reservation. This helps manage traffic flow in the parking lot and ensures the best possible shopping experience. Each reservation includes one parking space and one hour of shopping.

Staff and volunteers will be available to assist with plant selection and share gardening tips. Wagons and extra help will also be available to transport plants to your vehicle.

Please note: While the Garden is typically dog-friendly, only service animals are permitted during this event due to anticipated crowds.

What to expect:

Reservations required: Reserve your spot in advance to help manage parking and avoid capacity limits. Admission and guest passes are not required.

Shopping time: Each reservation includes one parking space and one hour to shop. Please arrive on time.

Shopping carts: Wagons are available to help transport plants. You may assist yourself or ask a volunteer for help.

Inventory restocking: The nursery will be restocked hourly with new native plants throughout the day.

Nursery staff: Staff and volunteers will be available to answer questions and assist with loading plants. Thank you to our volunteers for helping support this event.

The nursery will be closed Nov. 4-6 for both in-person and online purchases to prepare for the fall plant sale.