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Since 2003, Theodore Payne Foundation, together with passionate native gardeners throughout LA County, has set the standard for Southern California’s sustainable landscaping. The Garden Tour has proven time and again that native gardens are beautiful, can be designed on any budget, and that each of us plays a critical role in supporting biodiversity. These exemplary landscapes show us a vision for the future of Southern California: a future teeming with life.

For over 16 years, more than 20,000 people have taken the Native Plant Garden Tour. More than 600 gardens have participated (including perennial favorites!). We are thrilled to see outstanding new native gardens being created each year and are honored to work with generous homeowners and designers who want to share these landscapes with the public. The gardens on this tour contain at least 50% California native plants. Each garden is a personal expression of place, created in harmony with Southern California’s climate, soil, natural vegetation, and native wildlife. The gardens are divided into two groups: one open Saturday and the other open Sunday. At each location, the native plants are labeled, and garden owners, designers, and docents can tell you about the unique challenges and characteristics of their site.

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