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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

Open Thursday to Sunday
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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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!
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Theodore Payne Foundation kindly asks for your help

in protecting the delicate balance of our native ecosystems by not sowing seeds in nature preserves, open spaces, wilderness, or post-burn areas. Our seed offerings are intended to be sown in cultivated and garden settings.