Introduction to Manzanitas
January 11, 2022
Join us with Tom Parker, one of the authors of the Field Guide to Manzanitas, as he talks about one of Californias most iconic plants: the Manzanita.
Category: Workshops
TOLN November & December Events
November 23, 2021
November & December events!
Join Tree of Life Nursery experts and friends this month at the nursery and online to become a California native plant expert!
Create & Care for a Natural Garden
October 13, 2021
As native plants become established and the garden starts to function as a whole, rather than a sum of parts, your involvement becomes that of a steward and participant. You will be tending the garden, not maintaining it.
TOLN October Events
October 5, 2021
October Events at Tree of Life Nursery!
We are back! Join Tree of Life Nursery experts and friends this month at the nursery and online to become a California native plant expert!
Plants of the Channel Islands
August 16, 2021
Kevin Alison introduces you to the unique species of California’s Channel Islands. Kevin also tells the natural history of these plants, some interesting evolutionary adaptations, and how these plants can be used in the natural garden.
Fives Senses Gardening
July 28, 2021
When you walk into your garden and stimulate your five senses you feel complete. As a child you may have loved chewing lemongrass and picking flowers. Now as adults in our native gardens, we can nibble on sweet grapes, watch seed heads blow in the wind and breathe in the soothing aroma of a white sage.
Shady With Katie
June 26, 2021
Katie will go over some of our favorite California shade plants that can be planted all year long. Learn how to brighten dark areas of your garden and bring color and seasonal interest to those space.
Ocean Institute’s Native Maritime Garden
March 15, 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.
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.