2026 UC Master Gardener Plant Sales in Alameda County
Exciting news—two plant sales this year!
For the first time, the UC Master Gardeners of Alameda County will host two in-person plant sales in 2026—one in Oakland and one in Pleasanton. Our annual plant sale is a favorite spring event for home gardeners, and we can’t wait to welcome you.
You’ll find vegetable starts for spring planting, including vibrant tomatoes and piquant peppers—with dozens of veggie varieties.
Pleasanton Plant Sale
Dates: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm & Sunday, April 12, 2026, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Pleasanton Senior Center
Address: 5353 Sunol Blvd, Pleasanton, CA
Oakland Plant Sale
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: The Center (Oakland Unified School District)
Address: 2850 West St, Oakland, CA
In partnership with OUSD’s Earth Day Celebration, the Oakland plant sale will be hosted at The Center—come celebrate Earth Day and stock up on spring garden favorites.
What to expect
In-person shopping only (no pre-ordering)
A cornucopia of veggie starts to elevate your garden
Friendly UC Master Gardener volunteers are available to help you choose plants and answer questions
Where your purchase goes
All proceeds support the public education programs of the UC Master Gardeners of Alameda County, promoting:
Home horticulture
Pest management
Sustainable landscaping
On-Site Classes at the Plant Sale Events
Brief on-site gardening classes will be held throughout the day at each plant sale location. See the list of classes and their times below.
Oakland Plant Sale:
| 10:30 am - 10:45 am | Composting |
| 10:50 am - 11:05 am | Worm Composting |
| 11:10 am - 11:15 am | How to Grow Your Baby Plants |
| 11:30 am - 11:45 am | Container Gardening (This is a Bilingual English/Spanish Class) |
| 11:50 am - 12:05 pm | Growing Great Tomatoes |
| 12:15 pm - 12:30 pm | Composting |
| 12:35 pm - 12:50 pm | Worm Composting |
| 12:55 pm - 1:10 pm | How to Grow Your Baby Plants |
| 1:15 pm - 1:30 pm | Container Gardening (This is a Bilingual English/Spanish Class) |
| 1:35 pm - 1:50 pm | Growing Great Tomatoes |
Pleasanton Plant Sale:
| 10:00 am - 10:30 am | How to Grow Tomatoes |
| 11:00 am - 11:30 am | Vermiculture |
| 12:00 noon - 12:30 pm | Pleasanton Educational Garden: What it means to our Community |
| 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Integrated Pest Management |
Check back for updates
We’ll keep this page updated as details are finalized. As they become available, we’ll post:
Our interactive plant catalog
Printable shopping lists
Easy-to-use growing guides
Come back soon—and follow us on social media to stay up to date!