2026 Garden Tour Admission
The Guidebook, which serves as the ticket, will ship in March.
Theodore Payne Foundation
2026 Native Plant Garden Tour
April 11-12, 2026 | Habitats That Heal
The 2026 Tour will be a celebration of the restorative power of native plants for ecosystems, wildlife, and our own well-being.
Explore the beauty and biodiversity of California native plant landscapes on the 2026 Native Plant Garden Tour! This beloved two-day, self-guided tour showcases 42 stunning gardens across Greater Los Angeles, each showcasing the unique ways native plants create habitat, conserve water, promote a green future, and inspire a personal connection to place.
Journey at your own pace and choose the gardens that intrigue you most, from coastal container displays to urban homesteads and hillside havens. Every featured garden includes at least 50% California native plants, offering critical habitat for birds, bees, and butterflies. Join us and experience the transformative power of native plants!
We’re honored to feature artwork by Carly Lake, whose cover illustration captures the spirit of the tour and the ways that California native gardens nurture, restore, and connect us to the land.
Tour Dates:
🌿 Day 1: Saturday, April 11, 10 AM–5 PM | Features 20 Gardens
🌿 Day 2: Sunday, April 12, 10 AM–5 PM | Features 22 Gardens
🗺️ Explore the gardens at nativeplantgardentour.org
Ticket Details:
🎟 $55 for General Admission
🎟 10% off for Theodore Payne Foundation Members
With your ticket order, you will receive a Guidebook containing admission stickers, a map, and addresses for all participating gardens. Attendees must wear admission stickers on respective days for entry into gardens.
Ready to get your ticket? You can:
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Purchase in-store at
- Theodore Payne Foundation Sun Valley
Tuesday–Saturday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM - Los Nogales Nursery
Thursday–Sunday | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Theodore Payne Foundation Sun Valley
- Order online for pickup at either location
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Order online for shipping (cutoff date 3/31/26*)
*Order by March 31st, 2026 to have your guidebook shipped to you. Orders placed on April 1st or later will have to be picked up in-store at TPF or Los Nogales Nursery.
If you've already ordered your ticket...
Children under 16 do not require a ticket.
All tickets are non-refundable. This event is rain or shine.
Members
If you are a Theodore Payne Foundation Member, check your email for your discount code or contact info@theodorepayne.org to request the discount code. Not a member? Purchase an Annual Membership today!
Questions?
If you have questions about the tour, please e-mail us at info@theodorepayne.org
Photography Policy
Photography is permitted for personal use only. Any photos used for the web or other media must credit the Theodore Payne Foundation Native Plant Garden Tour.
Covid Policy
Masks are not required outdoors. However, individual garden hosts may require masks indoors at their discretion. If you are feeling unwell, we kindly ask that you stay home to help keep our community safe.
Your purchase builds habitat.
Proceeds from every purchase in the TPF store support our programs such as Adult Education, California Native Plant Landscaper Certification, Native Plant Garden Tour, Seed Conservation and much more. Your support makes the work we do possible!
In-store pickup
Your order will be prepared and ready for pick up usually within 3 business days. You will receive a "Ready for Pickup" email when your order is ready.
Our in-store pickup hours are 8:30 am-4:00 pm on Tuesday-Saturday.
Please have your order confirmation email when you arrive. Orders not picked up within 7 days will be refunded minus a 25% restocking fee on plants.
Shipping
We do not ship plants.
All orders are processed within 1 to 5 business days (excluding weekends and holidays) after receiving your order confirmation email. You will receive an email notification once your order has shipped.
Orders placed over the weekend will be reviewed on Tuesday of the following week. Please note we do not have staff onsite Sundays and Mondays.
How do I check the status of my order once it has shipped?
When your order has shipped, you will receive an email notification with a USPS tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for the tracking information to become available.
If you haven’t received your order within 7 days after receiving your shipping confirmation email, please contact us at store@theodorepayne.org with your name and order number, and we will look into it for you.
Local delivery We do not offer local delivery.
International Shipping We do not offer international shipping.
Shipping to P.O. boxes USPS orders can be shipped to P.O. boxes.
Returns & Exchanges
We accept returns and exchanges within 14 days after receipt for eligible items which are like-new and in their original condition, unused, unwashed, and undamaged. Original shipping fees are non-refundable. We are not responsible for any lost or stolen packages.
If your order is damaged or defective upon arrival, please email store@theodorepayne.org as soon as possible to organize a replacement. We address these on a case-by-case basis but will try our best to work towards a satisfactory solution.
Exclusions: All sales are final and no returns or exchanges will be accepted on plants, seeds, bulbs, gift cards, sale items, food, etc. If you're unsure, please check the product page to verify if the item is returnable.
