Home Ground Habitats

Native Plant Ecological Nursery. Top products: California native plants, Pollinator-friendly shrubs, Native seeds, Climate-adapted ornamental plants. Home Ground Habitats, located in Novato, California, is a specialized organic nursery and educational center dedicated to the propagation and promotion of California native and climate-adapted plants. Guided by the philosophy of Charlotte Torgovitsky, the nursery functions as a living ecosystem that serves as a public demonstration site for habitat gardening. Their core mission is to restore local biodiversity by providing homeowners and local gardeners with the plant species necessary to support native pollinators, birds, and insects. The nursery operations are strictly pesticide-free, focusing on sustainable growing methods that work in harmony with the local landscape. Beyond retail plant sales, Home Ground Habitats operates as an educational hub, offering hands-on classes in plant propagation, sustainable cultivation, and ecological design. They cater to individuals looking to create resilient, water-conserving, and ecologically vibrant garden habitats, providing both the botanical resources and the practical wisdom required for restoration-focused gardening.