“Take care of the land, and the land will take care of you.”
— Margarita Petra Maria de la Concepcion 'Daisy' O'Neill (1879-1981)
From the blog
February in the Natural Garden
Our natural areas are dry, but as beautiful as ever, and our natural gardens remind us of the value of our reciprocal relationship, because when we water and nurture them, they respond in kind.
Our Place is Our Desire
“In Spanish, la querencia refers to a place on the ground where one feels secure, a place from which one’s strength of character is drawn.
January in the Natural Garden
Happy New Year from all your amigos at Tree of Life! We hope your recollections from 2024 are wonderful and your hopes for 2025 will be exactly what you need to keep you moving forward towards them.
Experience Tree of Life Nursery
Every month we invite you to learn with us and honored guests for Tree of Life Workshops. Topics range from landscape design to natural history of California.
Upcoming Events
My Patio Re-wild Potting Workshop
Learn how to plan, pot and maintain a container garden!
Plant Selection and Care of California Native Plants
Learn the elements necessary to create a garden space that nurtures a connection to the natural rhythms of California through the diversity of native plants in the landscape.
Propagation Workshop
Join us at Tree of Life Nursery to learn propagation techniques specifically for CA native plants with Ian Rhodes and Jackson Driscoll from Californica Nursery.
OUR MISSION
Mission
To embody the spirit of California in native plant culture.
Values
People. Places. Plants.
Be fair to everyone; customers, staff, suppliers, colleagues, & associates.
Work to preserve, restore, beautify, and celebrate California’s natural beauty everywhere..
Speak the language of California’s native plants and consistently propagate, produce, and provide them to the benefit of people and places.
Goals
Promote gardens in attractive accessible settings that showcase the essence of California’s natural beauty, so everyone can experience the authentic feel of our wild places.