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Plant Sales and Workshops

The Marin Chapter of CNPS is very lucky to have established a partnership with Home Ground Habitats, founded by former Marin Chapter President, Charlotte Torgovitsky. This is a nonprofit, volunteer-run growing ground in Novato, staffed by an enthusiastic team of plant lovers. Home Ground Habitats grows an extensive list of species from seed and/or cuttings, providing us with expertly-grown, beautiful specimens—often of hard-to-find species—to sell to our eager customers. We are delighted to have this wonderful resource for Marin’s native plant gardeners. While Home Ground Habitats is not open to the public, we encourage you to check out the Home Ground Habitats website at www.homegroundhabitats.org where you will find extensive resources for propagating and growing your own plants as well as lots of tips for creating a flourishing habitat garden.

Native Options for Small Trees and Shrubs

By Laura Lovett, CNPS Marin Plant Sale Committee What we plant in our landscapes determines what can live in our landscapes. When we imagine a pollinator garden, we usually think of flowering perennials, but it turns out that our trees and shrubs support a much vaster array of insects and other creatures. If you have a small garden, planting a tree or flowering shrub will boost its biodiversity... read more Native Options for Small Trees and Shrubs

Gardening on the West Coast

By Laura Lovett, CNPS Marin Plant Sale Committee As all of you who live in our cooler coastal climate know, it can be frustrating to go native plant shopping. Plants that require full sun and heat just limp along in the damper weather. However, many species have evolved to flourish in the coastal climate. For the Fall 2024 Marin Chapter CNPS Plant Sale, we have made a special point to make some... read more Gardening on the West Coast