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Life Within the Land: Connection and Natural Balance During Post-Fire Recovery
One year ago this week, the Los Angeles region experienced one of the most devastating natural disasters in its recorded history. The firestorms in...
One Year Later: Three Perspectives on the LA Fires
It has been a year since the January 2025 wildfires. From a distance, Los...
Join Us in Planting Renewal This Season
This is it. This is when the season turns and, somehow, we get to start ove
Community in Conservation: Theodore Payne Foundation’s Seed and Conservation Program
“Conservation” is a term often heard in the context of human relationships
Richard Schulhof Appointed Board President of Theodore Payne Foundation
Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants is proud to
Big News: We’re Putting Down Roots in Montecito Heights!
We’re thrilled to announce that Los Nogales Nursery—where we've been collab
From Coast to Crest
This year, for the first time, I had the privilege of watching our Annual N
Of Charm and Substance
“The Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants” sounds l
Theodore Payne Foundation Announces New Executive Director
Sun Valley, Calif. – January 24, 2025. – The Theodore Payne Foundation is p
Statement on Los Angeles Fire Recovery
Our thoughts are with all those affected by the devastating fires across So
Theodore Payne Launches Executive Director Search
SUN VALLEY, Calif. - The Theodore Payne Foundation (TPF) has launched a nat
Donations matched this month!
The first Farewell-to-Spring (Clarkia) blooms of the season are upon us, si
Rain or Shine
Cloudy skies and steady April rains could not dampen the 2024 Native Plant
Superbloom Season?
Is it going to be a superbloom this year? I’ve been asked this question so
Grab a Shovel
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of joining a volunteer planting day with
New Year, New Plan
Happy New Year from Theodore Payne Foundation! 2023 was a big year for us,
Foggy Mornings
On the ride to drop my daughter of at school a couple of days ago on a cold
Planting Season
It’s officially planting season. I hope you’re enjoying the cooler weather,
Oaktober
It’s Oaktober! And yes, Seedtember just finished - we’re very fond of calen
Seedtember
Happy September, or should I say Seedtember! This month, we are celebrating
Conversations
As we head into the long, hot stretch of Southern California summer, things
Farewell to Spring!
The first Clarkias are coming into bloom around LA and—as their common...
Spring of Life
Spring of Life We are just a few days away from our twentieth annual Native
Near and Far
As we gazed upon thousands of poached plants that had recently been repatri
Professional Education Portal (PEP)
A few weeks ago, I shared some info and opinion on the drought in Southern
Summertime
As we head into the hottest and driest part of the year, drought is at the
Landscapes of Drought
This winter started with a deluge in much of Southern California. Over nine
2022 Native Plant Garden Tour
2022 is underway, and we’re gearing up for a fantastic year of native plant
The Land is Breathing
It’s the first week of November, and we’ve already had our first big rain.
Valuing Horticulture
Being a professional horticulturist is fun. I can say that from experience,
Landscaping for the Future
My past few blog articles have focused on big picture ideas that I hope wil
Metamorphosis
In recent weeks, metamorphosis has been on my mind. Just outside my office,
Biodiversity in the Built Environment
As much as I try to remain optimistic about the state of things, there’s no
A Hopeful New Year
2020 is over, and what a crazy year it was. When I look back to the beginni
Support healthy communities and healthy ecosystems
Dear TPF community, I hope that you and your loved ones are safe and health
Wildfire Outreach Continues
If you've been following TPF on social media, you may know that one of our
2020 Fall Plant Sale Nov 5-21
Theodore Payne Foundation 2020 Fall Plant Sale November 5-7, 10-14, 17-21 8
Poppy Hour Season 2
After almost six months being closed, I am so proud of the work our team ha
We are Re-opening!
We are so excited to welcome you back to our headquarters in early Septembe
Certificación de paisajismo de plantas nativas de California
ENGLISH La Certificación de paisajismo de plantas nativas de California es
Seed and Bulb Program Intern
Seed and Bulb Program Internship July 13 2020 POSITION DESCRIPTION This int
New TPF online store coming soon!
We’re excited to announce that we are unveiling our new online store on Tue
May 2020 Update!
Dear Theodore Payne Community: Your financial support of Theodore Payne Fou
Stand with TPF
Dear Theodore Payne Foundation Community, On behalf of the staff and Board
Update on the 2020 Garden Tour
The 2020 Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour is moving online! Join us
TPF Updates Concerning the Coronavirus
Tuesday, March 24 While the Sales Yard and Bookstore remain closed until fu
Celebrating Our 60th Anniversary
By Evan Meyer, Executive Director Two days before his passing in May of 196
A Note from Executive Director Evan Meyer
As I sit in my new office on my first day of work at Theodore Payne Foundat
Evan Meyer Appointed as New TPF Executive Director
A LETTER FROM OUR BOARD PRESIDENT On behalf of the board of directors, I am
Top Ten: November 2019
We've been posting our best selling plants, month by month, for more than a
Top Ten: October 2019
Top Ten: October 2019 With fall on its way, some backbone shrubs are breaki
Kitty Connolly announces her departure
Dear board members, partners, and friends, The last six years at the Theodo
Top Ten: September 2019
Top Ten: September 2019 Milkweed remains our top seller but with three gras
Top Ten: August 2019
Milkweed leads the back again, this time with two local species. Asc
Preserving the Theodore Payne Collection
Underlying all of our work at Theodore Payne Foundation is preservation: pr
Top Ten: July 2019
Another good month for benefit butterflies and a nice range of plants that
Top Ten: June 2019
Big demand for narrow-leaf milkweed in June: hurrah for the butterflies! &n
Top Ten: May 2019
Larger perennials take over this time of year with white sage leading the w
Top Ten: April 2019
Spring planting continues with a focus on flowers. The explosion of butterf
City of Butterflies / Ciudad de Mariposas
Let’s face it: lawns are dull. They’re one type of plant, spread across acr
Top Ten: March 2019
Planting for a super bloom at home! California poppy species stayed on top
Wild Flower Rush brings a Golden Opportunity
Theodore Payne Wild Flower Hotline 818 768-1802 ext 7 The acclaimed Theodor
Top Ten: February 2019
California poppy held on to top position in February 2019. It shares the To
Beyond Milkweed: More Plants for Monarchs
by Asher Guzik, Assistant Nursery Manager The foundations of any monarch bu
Top Ten: January 2019
It’s getting time for wild flowers so it’s good to see California poppy as
Seedling or Weedling?
This is a good time to talk about weeds. The rain has been very generous th
Growing Milkweed from Seed
By Jordan Isken, Production Manager At the winter plant sale this last week
Bestsellers in 2018
For all you growers out there who are wondering which California native pla
Top Ten: December 2018
These were our top ten sellers in December 2018. Not surprisingly, Margarit
Top Ten: November 2018
These were our top ten sellers in November 2018. Glad to see so many plants
Blue Palo Verde
Theodore Payne himself introduced the blue palo verde into cultivati
La Tuna Fire, One Year Later, Part 2
by Tim Becker It was hard to imagine what would come of the fire that my co
La Tuna Fire, One Year Later, Part 1
One year ago today, the La Tuna Fire broke out. At first, it was like any n
“Can I Eat That?”
It’s surprising how many visitors to public gardens ask if ornamental plant
Summer Garden Care
When temperatures rise, garden maintenance slows but never ceases entirely.
New Website V3
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