Summer Savings Sale at The Secret Garden

Celebrate the long holiday weekend with four days of incredible summer deals at The Secret Garden! Join us July 2–3 and July 5–6 from 10 AM–5 PM for discounts on plants, pottery, fountains, fertilizers, and more.

Whether you're refreshing your garden, planting a summer vegetable bed, or adding a new focal point to your landscape, you'll find great savings throughout the nursery. Shop specials including:

• 30% off all Dr. Earth fertilizers
• 20% off all Ceramic Fountains
• Buy One, Get One FREE on 3.5" vegetable and herb plants
• Up to 20% off Athelstane Pot
• 45% off TC Germaine pottery sets of 3
• 40% off TC Askham pottery sets of 3
• Buy 2, Get 1 FREE water hyacinth
• 15% off all succulents
• $5 off all plant packs

Browse thousands of plants, unique pottery, garden décor, fountains, and gifts while enjoying some of the best savings of the season. Inventory is limited on select sale items, so shop early for the best selection.

Sale Dates: July 2–3 & July 5–6 *We will be closed on the 4th
Hours: 10 AM–5 PM Daily
Location: The Secret Garden, 8450 W. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95758

*Sale prices valid during event dates only. Discounts cannot be combined with other offers or loyalty rewards. Pottery sales are final.

Plant Bingo at Drake's: The Barn - July 9th 7-9PM

Join us for Plant Bingo at Drakes: The Barn! Come for a fun night of Bingo, yummy drinks, food and great company!

Thursday July 9th from 7-9pm- First round of Bingo begins promptly at 7:30pm. Please arrive with enough time to order food/drink and be seated by 7:30. Your ticket of $50 includes 4 rounds of Bingo, plus one redeemable drink ticket at Drake's: The Barn (beer or cider)!

Everyone will go home with a new succulent, regardless of whether you win or lose! Bingo winners will choose from fun plant prizes, plus we'll be doing some plant trivia for extra prizes.

As with all our prepaid events, there are no refunds offered for cancellations made within 48 hours of the event. This includes requests for a gift card. Each attendee needs their own ticket, we cannot accommodate unregistered guests. Please be aware that the only way to legitimately purchase tickets to attend is through The Secret Garden's ticket link. This event will be held outdoors

Summer Craft Night Series - July 16th 5-7pm

Join us for our first Summer Craft Night of the year! July 16th from 5-7pm, we will be making a Copper Window Propagation Suncatcher using wire wrapping techniques. Craft Night will be held in our shade plant area outdoors, but the nursery and gift shop will also remain open during the event for browsing and shopping! Enjoy 15% off houseplants and gift shop items during the event.

Book your craft session for either 5-6 or 6-7pm. $25 registration fee includes the walk-up craft station, one houseplant cutting for your propagation tube, plus light refreshments. Spots are limited, book now on our online store!

As with all workshops, we do not offer refunds or store credit for cancellations made within 48hrs of the workshop. This includes requests for a gift card. Class will be held outdoors Unfortunately we cannot accommodate unpaid guests. Also please be aware that the only way to legitimately purchase tickets to attend is through The Secret Garden's ticket link.

Butterfly Fest 2026

September 12–13 & September 19–20 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Experience the magic of Butterfly Fest at The Secret Garden! Each September, our nursery becomes a vibrant stopover for hundreds of beautiful Gulf Fritillary butterflies during their annual migration. Stroll through the garden as butterflies flutter all around you and discover the incredible life cycle of these fascinating pollinators.

This family-friendly event offers something for everyone, including:

 🦋Guided Butterfly Life Cycle Tours at 11:00 AM each day
🎨🖌️Face painting
☕Local coffee & bakery truck
🔎Free kids' butterfly scavenger hunt
✏️A complimentary coloring table for little artists
📷Plenty of photo opportunities surrounded by butterflies and blooming gardens
🧠Learn about the host and nectar plants that support butterflies

To celebrate our pollinator friends and inspire butterfly-friendly gardens at home, all perennials will be 15% off during Butterfly Fest. It's the perfect opportunity to add beautiful, pollinator-supporting plants to your landscape while learning how even small gardens can make a big difference.

Whether you're a nature enthusiast, gardener, photographer, or looking for a memorable family outing, Butterfly Fest is a wonderful way to experience one of nature's most incredible migrations and celebrate the importance of pollinators.

Admission is free! Join us on September 12–13 and September 19–20 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for a weekend filled with butterflies, family fun, and garden inspiration.

*Please remember that butterflies are wild animals. While we typically have hundreds of butterflies throughout the festival, their activity depends on weather and natural migration patterns, so sightings may vary from day to day.