In a valley shaped by open space and quiet trails, Home Ground Habitats exists to show what happens when people choose to live in partnership with the land. Our gardens hum with life—wings, petals, seeds, and stories—reminding us that restoration can begin in the smallest, most personal places.
We nurture this sanctuary so others can learn to create their own. Through hands-on teaching, pesticide-free gardens, and the simple act of growing together, we help rebuild the threads of biodiversity and inspire a deeper, more reciprocal relationship with the natural world.
Discover Habitat GardenWhen we garden with nature, the garden begins to teach us—about patience, balance, and the quiet intelligence woven through every living thing.
— Alan Good, Facilities Manager
When we learn in the company of plants, something quiet and beautiful happens—knowledge begins to grow from the inside out, and tiny seeds and simple cuttings become the beginnings of a living habitat. In these hands-on classes, you’ll work gently with “mother plants,” soil, and seed, discovering how to read the seasons, sense the right moment, and follow the subtle guidance of nature, because at the heart of our philosophy is this: when we garden with nature, the garden becomes our teacher, and every new plant is both a gift to the land and a promise to the wild creatures who share it.
Start Learning with UsFrom winter blooms that feed early pollinators to late-summer seeds that nourish birds and wildlife, California’s native plants follow a beautiful seasonal rhythm. Discover the rhythm of what thrives when.
See Plants of the SeasonThere are many California native Salvias – and most of them have very fragrant foliage and flowers which can perfume a whole garden and also make the plants deer-proof! Salvias are hardy and very drought-tolerant,…
Spring is almost here. Celebrate in the garden with us at our first Plant Sale of the year. Saturday, April 12th, 2025, 10:00am – 2:00pm. Join us to purchase organically grown habitats plants, hear expert…
Our Harvest Season Event was a Bountiful Success! The Fall Celebration 2024 at Home Ground Habitats in October was an autumn day of celebration. Thanks to all who helped out at our Novato plant nursery…
