Butterfly Bundles
May 7, 2021
The following six plants are guaranteed to get your butterfly garden started. You may have chosen to go with all six of one species or
Category: California Native Plants
Tree of Life Nursery Turns 40! Essay #1
March 22, 2021
From all your friends at Tree of Life: On this spring equinox, we want to send a big thank you to the entire community of
Ocean Institute’s Native Maritime Garden
March 15, 2021
Ahoy native plant lovers! Join us as we visit our friends at the Ocean Institute to discuss an enhancement of their native garden, where the seashore meets the historical bluffs of Dana Point.
The Low Down Dirt On Mulch
March 6, 2021
After stewing over this for around 10 years, Mike Evans will finally let off some steam and attempt to make some sense out of southern California’s “Mulch Madness” in his presentation “The Low Down Dirt on Mulch.” Watch Mike discuss what works and what doesn’t in regards to putting stuff on the surface of your soil in your native garden.
Winter Blooming Plants & Care
January 30, 2021
Top winter blooming and seasonal interest California native plants for the garden. Colin walks you through the care and maintenance of each plant described.
The Watershed Garden
January 22, 2021
The importance and application of creating a water conscious garden. In this presentation, Jodie describes designing and implementing a garden in concert with your local watershed.
How To Make a Native Holiday Wreath
December 4, 2020
Follow along with Hilda Evans and Debbie Cressey as they make a famed “Hilda style” holiday wreath from the comfort of your home.
The Basic 1-2-3 on Soils for Native Plants
November 28, 2020
Always try to match the soil, the conditions, and the plant for great success every time. You can only alter the qualities of the soil to a certain extent. The same goes for the site conditions. But plant choices…ahhh, you have hundreds!
Fall Blooming Native Plants & Maintenance
November 4, 2020
Top fall blooming and seasonal interest California native plants for the garden.
Silver Highlights
October 28, 2020
The following list of native plants contains some of the most beautiful, drought-adapted native foliage available. To feature these plants in your landscape, combine several species including trees, shrubs and ground covers for a silvery garden that glows in the moonlight or combine with a few evergreen staples for a more subtle gray theme.