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 to the public on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 1-4PM or by appointment.
Registration is open for the upcoming WAL class series at Marin College Series : Watershed Approach to Landscaping Winter 2024 A series of classes based on the Watershed Approach to Landscaping philosophy with the purpose of engaging the public in current thinking on...
Online Seed Sales are here! Home Ground Habitats is excited to announce that our seeds are now available for purchase online. Stop by our SHOP page to purchase your favorites.
We had perfect weather for our Fall Harvest and Plant sale event on October 23rd. Many guests noticed all of the butterfly activity in the garden. The Echinacea, covered with Painted Ladies, was a favorite among the photographers. Thank you to our guests who shared...
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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.
