Organic Plant Nursery and Educational Center in Novato
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.

Spring 2025 Plant Sale: April 12th, 2025

Creating Habitat
Why Habitat Matters

Plant Sourcing
Growing Plants from Seed
2023 Eco-Friendly Garden Tour
Save the date: Saturday, May 13th, 2023. That's when Home Ground Habitats once again participates in the annual 2023 Eco-Friendly Garden Tour. The Tour features California native and eco-friendly gardens throughout Sonoma and Marin counties and it includes our organic...
Special Garden and Nursery Features
Redwood Deck Gathering Area Shade Houses Dry-Stacked Walls Greenhouse Garden Arbors Water Storage Tank Redwood Deck Gathering Area One of our first ‘build-outs’ was designed to reclaim the area under a large Fuyu persimmon tree where the drainage was very bad. We...
Fall Season Event at Home Ground Habitats
A short recap of the October 15, 2022 Fall Season Event at Home Ground Habitats Nursery. Select participants got to tour the nursery, and purchase various seeds and seedlings. Several participants got very excited about seeing a Gulf Fritillary Butterfly as well as...
Home Ground Habitats Virtual Tour
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 Ground Habitats is located in the ‘horse country’ area of Marin at 1875 Indian Valley Road Novato. From 101 take the De Long...
Directions to Home Ground for May 14 Launch
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 & Time: May 14, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Location: Home Ground is located at 1875 Indian Valley Road in Novato,...
Home Ground Launch Day May 14, 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: Garden Tour Walks Plant and Seed Sale (Cash/Check ONLY) Short Talks and Demonstrations Nursery visitation by...

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.
