CELEBRATING 60 YEARS!
Theodore Payne Foundation inspires and educates Southern Californians about
the beauty and ecological benefits of California native plant landscapes.
We’re open Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30am-4:30pm (Closed Sunday-Monday)
News
Exciting news! Evan Meyer has been appointed as our new Executive Director.
Mark your calendars! WINTER PLANT SALE, Fri & Sat, Feb 21 & 22. Discounts to all on plants, seed, and TPF gear! Details.
Tickets are available for the Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour, March 28-29, 2020. GET YOURS NOW. Bring a friend!
Nov 8, 2019 – Recommended gift for gardeners: Native Plants for Southern California Gardens in The Los Angeles Times. BUY THEM HERE.
Nov 7, 2019 – The Los Angeles Times introduces our Native Plants for Southern California Gardens flashcards. BUY THEM HERE.
Kitty Connolly announces her departure.
Oct 3, 2019 – Plant Myths Debunked — including some CA native plant myths — in the Greenwich Times
Oct 2, 2019 – TPF’s Erin Johnson is leading a planting effort at La Canada’s Lanterman House
Sept 6, 2019 – Garden Design recommends a visit to Theodore Payne Foundation as part of your fall garden planning.
Images courtesy of Marc Kummel
Support TPF
Theodore Payne Foundation is a non-profit organization that relies on people like you to support our mission through donation, membership, and by planting natives throughout Southern California. Thank you for your support.
TPF On the Road
Jan 10, 1pm – Easy Native Plants for Urban Spaces, a talk by Erin Johnson and seed-starting workshop with Genny Arnold (with discussion of plant uses by Kat High) at the La Mirada Library. Details.
Jan 11, 2pm – Perfect Partners: Gardening with Natives and All Sorts of Edibles, a talk by Lili Singer at the La Cañada Flintridge Library. Details.
Jan 18, 1pm – Perfect Partners: Gardening with Natives and All Sorts of Edibles, a talk by Lili Singer, at the Compton Library, 240 W Compton Blvd, 90220
Jan 22, 1pm – The Power of Plants & Right Plant, Right Place, two talks at Rancho Los Cerritos, Long Beach. Details.
Jan 25, 1pm – California Native Plant Horticulture, a talk by Lili Singer at the Rosemead Library. Details.
New to Natives?
12 Reasons to Plant Natives
UPCOMING CLASSES & EVENTS
Jan 31: NEW! Manzanita Walk and Talk
Feb 1: Right Plant, Right Place
Feb 5 – Long Beach Class! Native Plant Garden Maintenance
Feb 7: Lawn-to-Garden Basics, a Walk and Talk
Feb 8: Propagating Native Plants from Cuttings
Feb 8: Irrigation Practices for Native Plant Gardens
Feb 14: Native Plant Maintenance Basics, a Walk and Talk
Feb 15: NEW! Mindfulness in the California Native Garden
Feb 15: FREE! Native Plant Flashcard Workshop
Feb 15: Propagating Native Plants from Divisions
See all Classes and Events
PLANT GUIDES
About California Native Plants
Your Native Garden’s First Year
See more Plant Guides
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