Charlotte Torgovitsky’s Novato Garden
Charlotte's motivation is all about creating habitat sanctuaries and enhancing natural resources for all the creatures with whom we share our land.
Garden Inspiration
Ideas for your garden
Beautiful California
More and more Californians are choosing to use ative plants in their gardens. Why? There’s more to it than water savings and even habitat value – it’s about restoring our uniquely beautiful California look and creating a sense of place in our communities!
Rancho Los Cerritos
See a riparian garden centered around the historic sycamore’s needs. It features a looping pathway with low curving retaining walls, a cobbled stream bed, and, of course, native plants!
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Native Botanic Gardens
Native botanic gardens are a great way to learn your plants and get planting ideas. See our list of favorites.
“California Fuchsia is one of my favorite California native plants. This low growing perennial has red-orange blooms in the fall that hummingbirds can’t resist!”
– Ann Dalkey
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Cynthia Typaldos’ Palo Alto Garden
Cynthia was able to transform the ordinary, lawn dominant front yard into an extraordinary California native plant garden – an oasis for wildlife in a suburban desert. -
Corinne Sera’s Groveland Garden
On the way to Yosemite, this native habitat garden sees a lot of wildlife! See how certain flowers, grasses, trees, and a pond can bring your garden to life.