# Event Details - **Event Name**: Meet the Plants with Matthew Gaston: Botanist & Garden Educator - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: A widely followed garden educator shares a curated selection of tropical houseplants and expert tips on how to help them thrive.About this EventJoin us for a special in-store presentation with Matthew Gaston, a widely followed garden educator and trusted voice in the gardening community. Known for his energetic, approachable teaching style, Matthew brings plants to life through science, experience, and storytelling.During this session, Matthew will showcase a curated selection of tropical houseplants gardeners truly want, sharing what makes them thrive, how they function in real gardens and homes, and the benefits they bring to indoor spaces. His presentations are informative, entertaining, and packed with practical insight—making this a valuable experience for gardeners of all skill levels.What you’ll learn• How plants adapt, respond to stress, and perform in real-world garden conditions• Functional, ecological, and design benefits of different plant choices• How thoughtful plant selection supports healthier, more resilient gardens and homes• Why certain plants succeed—and how to help them thriveMatthew’s lifelong passion for plants began in childhood and has grown into a career centered on education, sustainability, and helping people build deeper connections with the plants they grow. His ability to translate plant science into practical, usable knowledge makes this a talk you won’t want to miss.Registration Details• Seating is limited to 50 attendees• Please register in advance to save your spot• If you’re unable to attend after registering, we kindly ask that you let us know so we can open your seat to another customer due to limited availabilityTo learn more about Matthew:YouTube Instagram - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/novato/meet-the-plants-with-matthew-gaston-botanist-and-garden-educator/100001979901015234 - **Event Categories**: storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Novato - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: SummerWinds Nursery - **lat**: 38.088854 - **long**: -122.565278 - **full address**: SummerWinds Nursery, 1430 South Novato Boulevard, Novato, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Meet the Plants with Matthew Gaston: Botanist & Garden Educator - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/06899420091f613ed768f748206c3109b1cbe09a769ecaf7e71dc741deace286-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1767802883 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Meet the Plants with Matthew Gaston: Botanist & Garden Educator being held? - **A:** Meet the Plants with Matthew Gaston: Botanist & Garden Educator takes place on Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm at SummerWinds Nursery, 1430 South Novato Boulevard, Novato, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Meet the Plants with Matthew Gaston: Botanist & Garden Educator? - **A:** Meet the Plants with Matthew Gaston: Botanist & Garden Educator is organized by SummerWinds Nursery California. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Meet the Plants with Matthew Gaston: Botanist & Garden Educator is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Novato, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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