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Home Ground Habitats Virtual Tour

Jun 7, 2022 |

Thank you to everyone who attended our Launch Tour on May 14, 2022. You can also enjoy this VIRTUAL TOUR of our gardens and nursery below. Home...

Directions to Home Ground for May 14 Launch

May 12, 2022 |

We're excited to invite you to visit Home Ground Habitats nursery on May 14, 2022! Our launch day tour is FREE, but all guests must REGISTER. Date...

Home Ground Launch Day May 14, 2022

Apr 26, 2022 |

Home Ground Habitats Nursery Tour Register now for our Launch Day Tour Date & Time: May 14, 2022 from 10 AM to 4 PM This outdoor event features:...

Collecting Seeds

Jul 21, 2020 |

As a propagator, I often try different approaches to germinating seeds of certain species. Sometimes I get such a definitely positive response to...

Creating a Personal Ecosphere

Jul 3, 2020 |

While out walking the trails and open spaces in various parts of Marin County, I’m often astonished at how certain native plants can grow and adapt...

Dreaming of California Truffles

Dec 23, 2018 |

I’m quick when it comes to spotting potentially edible foods in the wild; partly from lots of reading about California flora, and how the native...

California’s Native Cornucopia: Plentiful Food for the Birds!

Oct 10, 2018 |

It’s a bit artificial to create a listing like this which is defined by the months of the year; as we all know, nature does not follow the human...

It’s for the Birds!

Oct 5, 2018 |

I love watching the birds at my feeders, which are strategically placed away from potential danger and in such a way that I get a great view...

Poison Oak and Its Relatives

Apr 1, 2018 |

A native plant that we all know (or certainly should!) is Poison Oak (Toxicodendron diversilobium) because it is so widespread in the Bay Area. Many...