“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

GRATITUDE

A person finds joy in giving an apt reply
And how good is a timely word.
Proverbs 15:23 NIV

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September in the Natural Garden

Native plants are still in dry season mode and are almost poised to receive water and start growing. We have always considered September 15 the start of a new horticultural year.

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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!

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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.

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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.