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Theodore Payne Foundation is member-supported, and your contribution funds our nursery, conservation efforts, and education programs that bring sustainable landscapes to life across Southern California.

In return, you'll enjoy 10% off plants, seeds, and TPF gear all year (15% during sale events), discounts up to 25% on classes, and free Behind the Scenes Tours.

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Native plants are a force for change

Why Native Plants?

They beautify the landscape, nurture wildlife, save water, and thrive in our local climate.

Explore our diverse and ever-changing selection of California native plants.

A Partnership Between Audubon Center at Debs Park & Theodore Payne Foundation

Los Nogales Nursery

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Seeds to Sow in the Warm Season 🌾


You may not typically associate a heat wave with growing California native plants from seed, but there are many perennials that germinate well in warm temperatures. Some buckwheats, sages, milkweeds and certain desert species along with warm season grasses respond well to this early summer weather. Take advantage of the season and peruse our Warm Season Sowing Collection!

Plant of the Month: Hoary Coffeeberry


Hoary Coffeeberry (Frangula californica ssp. tomentella) is a native shrub with grayer foliage that appears almost velvety and grows in northern, southern, and central California. This medium to large multi-trunked shrub grows 6 to 8 feet tall and wide and blooms cream-yellow flowers in spring and summer, followed by berries that transition from red to purple to black.

Tolerates sun or shade and provides a great food and habitat source for native birds, bees and other pollinators. A very adaptable and tough shrub that works well as a privacy screen or hedge.

NEW!

TPF Canvas Mini Tote


It's here! Our new canvas mini tote, ideal for quick shopping trips when you just need to pick up a few essentials. 🌱✂️🫘📗

Seed packets, gardening gloves, pruning shears, a hand trowel, and a good book will be right at home in this sturdy & cute canvas bag featuring an embroidered TPF logo!

Show yours off on runs to your local grocery store, or for a fun gift package, stuff a tote with unique picks from our shop. Take it on trips to garden at your friend's house, to the beach, or out for a late-summer picnic. 🍉🐜