“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
June/July In the Natural garden
“To inquire into the intricacies of a distant landscape, then, is to provoke thoughts about one’s own interior landscape, and the familiar landscapes of
April/May In the Natural garden
Words and photos by Mike Evans It is looking pretty official, the 2024-25 “rainy” season will go on record as one of the driest. At our
Planting Day at The Nat: Biodiversity Comes to the Museum’s Native Plant Garden
Over 200 volunteers planted 660 plants representing 150 native species, many rare and virtually unheard of in commercial horticulture. Tree of Life Nursery provided all the plants and the donation which included unique botanical treasures from 50 years Mike Evans collecting and growing plants native to Alta and Baja California.
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
Southern California Native Plant Nurseries Customer Meet and Greet!
Join us on December 6, 2025, for the Southern California Native Plant Nurseries Customer Meet and Greet! We have invited CA native plant nurseries from LA
OC CNPS Membership Day
More Info Click “More Info” to go directly to the OC CNPS Eventbrite page where you can find all the details and register for this
Urban Trees: Effective Practices for Maintenance and Safety Presented by Arboleros
DATE and TIME: Saturday, October, 4th, 8am – 2 pm Location Tree of Life Nursery -33201 California 74 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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.