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Theodore Payne Foundation inspires and educates Southern Californians about
the beauty and ecological benefits of California native plant landscapes.
News
Theodore Payne Foundation’s New Facebook Group: Southern California Native Plant Gardeners is a great place to share your experiences, get advise, and chat with other California native plant enthusiasts.
July 19, 2018 – Theodore Payne Foundation, Descanso Gardens, Los Angeles Arboretum, Master Gardeners, and Armstrong Gardens all weigh in on extreme heat the your garden in this Daily News article by Sandra Barrera.
July 1, 2018 – Return of Metropolitan Water Districts Landscape Transformation rebate program. Now $2/sq foot for LA DWP customers!
June 29, 2018 – TPF seeks Adult Education Manager. See details
May 2018 – From the blog of the California Native Plant Society, advice from Lili Singer on year-round color in the native garden. Read
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Summer Garden Care
When temperatures rise, garden maintenance slows but never ceases entirely. Summer tasks include strategic weed control, careful watering, selective pruning, seed harvesting, and more. And summer is the perfect time to imagine possibilities for your native plant...
New Website V3
In early 2014, just after I started working here, Theodore Payne Foundation premiered a new web site, the product of many months of work. This was a big step forward for TPF and a crowning accomplishment for former Executive Director Lynnette Kampe. After four years...