Native Plant Resource Links

Its purpose is to educate resident consumers, commercial builders, and sustainable advocates regarding the latest methods and technologies in water, energy, and site conservation. They hope to influence the area and as a result improve the living and working environment of Southern California. The building is available to the public as well as tours. Also, seminars and workshops take place. 

The garden aims to show that a garden can be planned in harmony with the climate and limited water supply and in a variety of different styles. They hope to inspire the visitors to implement some combination of these principles in their own homes. There are 8 distinct zones within the garden, all representing different kind of planting styles or habitats. Volunteers for the property are welcome and numerous workshops are held on site. 

The garden encompasses 86 acres of land and houses over 2,000 taxa of California plants. There are several different areas within the garden that guide you through different regions. Tours are available and frequent public workshops as well. 

They also have a pesticide and fungicide free facility. Their website includes extensive plant lists and pictures. 

It features an extensive botanical garden completely dedicated to California native plants, educational programs and seminars, seed conservancy, and a nursery called Grow Native.  The nursery houses a large selection of native plants and often offers special sales. Their proceeds go directly to the botanical garden programs.

They have a farm nursery with some demonstration plantings. Las Pilitas will also do native plant landscaping design referrals. 

The nursery is mostly concerned with the growing water consumption and constant drought like conditions. They have many drought tolerant plants and are open to requests from the public.

They grow all their native plants organically, without chemical use. Although they do larger projects, they keep a strong focus on helping local homeowners plan and develop native and drought-tolerant landscaping plans.

They are located in San Juan Capistrano, CA and their growing fields are located in Brea, CA. Native Grow Nursery has experts with backgrounds in environmental guidelines and public works projects. Their contract growing services are flexible and available through appointments.

They have an extensive range of over 500 species and plants. Tree of Life Nursery is committed to the concept of horticulture that is appropriate for Southern California. Natives are available through their Casa ‘La Paz’ Plant and Book Store. In addition, there are free weekly workshops held on site on topics ranging from design to replacement of lawns.