“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
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.
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”.
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
Monarch Habitat Restoration
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Date and time Saturday, August 23 · 10 – 11am PDT. Doors at 9am Location Tree of Life Nursery -33201 California 74
TOLN First and Last Outdoor Gear Exchange
TOLN First and Last Outdoor Gear Exchange Buy – Sell – Trade – Give – Receive ************************************************************ Just in time for your summer/fall camping season.
Garden Re-wild Series
Garden Re-wild Series Swales & Streambeds 8/9/25 – Site Design 9/13/25 – Planting Design 9/27/25 – Swales & Streambeds -Saturday 8/9/25 Join us to learn
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.