“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
November in the Natural Garden
The days are markedly shorter, the nights cooler, and our winter gear can soon make its way into our wardrobes for daily use. Our plants are in transition too, breathing a sigh of relief after those brutal heat waves last summer. Native plants literally spring to new life with the first rains, and fall weather signals them to open their little doors and windows for winter moisture to come in.
GRATITUDE
A person finds joy in giving an apt reply
And how good is a timely word.
Proverbs 15:23 NIV
October in the Natural Garden
From a native plant horticultural perspective, it’s New Year’s Day every October 1.
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
Guided Plant and Bird Talk w/ Cat Waters
The Wanted List: Please join us and enjoy a morning at Tree of Life as we learn about the top 10 birds in our area and the top 10 plants that attract them.
This workshop, led by Cat Waters, will be an interactive adventure!
We look forward to seeing you!
OC CNPS Membership Day and Fall Plant Sale
Join us on Saturday, October 26th from 9 am to 3:30 pm for the Orange County CNPS Fall Plant Sale & Membership Day at Tree of Life
Author Talk: Dudleyas w/ Jeff Moore
Jeff Moore will be sharing about West Coast endemic Dudleya habitats from Oregon to the tip of the Baja California Peninsula. Learn about important conservation efforts and cultivation advice. Books will be available to purchase from the author.
In addition, after the talk, a potting station will be available with ticket purchase.
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.