Charlotte teaching EFM Biodiversity Class at the Home Ground Habitats outdoor classroom in Novato.
We now sell our seeds online!

Organic Plant Nursery and Educational Center in Novato

Home Ground Habitats is located in Indian Valley, the ‘horse country’ area of Marin; large old ranchettes, open spaces, and networks of horseback and hiking trails all close by. On our nearly one acre we have gardens that are vibrantly alive and beautiful. Butterflies, bees, and birds abound, bringing the natural world to a landscape that also provides sustenance for humans. Our Education Center offers Plant Propagation Classes.

The demonstration gardens at Home Ground showcase a sustainable, organic approach to creating a truly California-friendly landscape using native plants and drought-tolerant Mediterranean species to increase the bio-diversity. Winding gravel pathways lead to hedgerows, wildflower meadows, a small fruit orchard, a vegetable garden, edible and medicinal California natives, pollinator plants, a ‘Monarch Way Station, and numerous larval host plants for other common garden butterflies. The whole property is a ‘pesticide free zone’. Our garden and nursery sells seeds and seedlings and is open by appointment only.

Earth Day 2024

Earth Day 2024

Earth Day Mill Valley Come join us as we celebrate Earth Day Mill Valley A free community event Sunday, April 21, 2024, from 11am to 2pm At the Mill Valley Community Center. Earth Day Mill Valley is a family-friendly event, featuring fun activities and green...

Spring 2024 Plant Sale

Spring 2024 Plant Sale

Spring is just almost here! Our first Plant Sale of the year is Saturday, March 23, 2024, 10:00am - 1:00pm. Stop by the garden to celebrate Spring with us. Checkback soon to see our list of new and "hard to find" plants that will be available. Here's a recap of a 2023...

2024 Eco-Friendly Garden Tour

2024 Eco-Friendly Garden Tour

Save the date: Saturday, May 18th Home Ground Habitats will once again participate in the annual 2024 Eco-Friendly Garden Tour. The Eco-Friendly Garden Tour is a public outreach and education program that promotes sustainable landscaping practices by showcasing...

PLANT OF THE MONTH

 

Baccharis pilularis var. consanguineum – Coyote Bush

Baccharis pilularis var. consanguineum – Coyote Bush

This California native shrub grows in all sorts of plant communities in our wild lands and is also a valuable shrub in a habitat garden sanctuary. Studies have shown that this plant provides resources for more than 400 species of insects! In late summer, when the...

California Poppy
A habitat-focused landscaping resource for the North Bay
photo: NPS

Our Mission

 

Our mission is to be the North Bay Area’s leading habitat-focused landscaping resource. We are a nonprofit, volunteer run growing grounds and educational center, committed to engaging, promoting, and supporting sustainable, California-appropriate landscaping.

Propagating starts
A thriving native plant growing ground
photo: Laura Lovett