“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
JULY Kids Plant Activities at TOLN
JULY Kids Plant Activities at TOLN Friday, July 11th, 18th, and 25th 2025, 9:00 am to 10:00 amat Tree of Life Nursery Come join us
Seri Marketplace
Native Cultures – Seri Saturday, June 14, 2025, 9:00 am to 4:00 pmat Tree of Life Nursery The Seri, whose indigenous name is Comcáac, live
Summer Watering in Native Plant Gardens
“Deep Soak plus Refreshing Sprinkles equals Success.” Mike Evans will cover all the details of summer watering for native plant gardens! Saturday, July 12 –
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.