“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
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.
March in the Natural Garden
First signs of spring seem to be showing, even though we never really saw much winter. A friend reports seeing two snakes warming themselves on a trail hike yesterday, but the swallows have yet to ‘Come Back to Capistrano”.
2025 Spring Equinox
Sayeth the sage,
“I guess it can be explained thusly:
When the Earth finds its tilt
And its place in orbit
To be just right…
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
Vernal Pool
SATURDAY, May 17, 2025 10:00 AM Vernal pools create crucial habitats for native plants and animals, especially amphibians and invertebrates, which thrive in a fish-free
Kid Plant Walk and Art Activity
Kid Plant Walk and Art Activity SATURDAY, APRIL 26 10:00 AM This event is free and open to all! We kindly ask that you leave
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.