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Climate-Ready Gardening Toolkit

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Climate-Ready Gardening Toolkit

The UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden is committed to equipping gardeners with tools to create beautiful, habitat-supporting landscapes that are primed to thrive in the face of our changing climate.

At the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden, we prioritize sustainable horticulture and aspire to help you understand how climate change affects your garden, local wildlife, and the environment. We aim to empower you to make your landscape resilient while protecting local biodiversity and improving your own health and happiness. Think of us as your go-to place for reliable resources, practical gardening tips, and plants that thrive in our area. We hope these tools give you the confidence to take steps towards transforming your garden for the future of our planet.

Gardening for Pollinators and Biodiversity

Hummingbird

Planting Plans

Image of a graphic from one of the planting plans offered by the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden.

Arboretum All-Stars

Image of Arboretum All-Star Canyon Snow Iris in the UC Davis Arboretum.

Life After Lawn

Image of Haven Kier's lawn-free front yard.

Climate-Ready Demonstration Gardens

Image of the UC Davis Arboretum Ruth Risdon Storer Garden in spring with giant purple alliums blooming.

Water Conservation

UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden Aqua-Free Garden

Climate-Ready Gardening Plant List

California blue-eyed grass

Bee Campus USA

bee on a flower.

Nature Rx

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Our Favorite Gardening Websites

Ready for more? Check out these websites for even more information about sustainable horticulture, regionally appropriate gardening and natural resource conservation.

  • California Center for Urban Horticulture (CCUH)
  • California Institute for Water Resources
  • Master Gardeners
  • Pacific Horticulture magazine
  • UC Cooperative Extension publications
  • UC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

More Gardening References

  • Click to access several Pacific Horticulture articles written by former Director of Public Horticulture Ellen Zagory
  • Early Fall: The Perfect Time to Harvest Seeds from Your Garden
  • Leave the Leaves to Help Pollinators
  • Building Blocks for Resilient Gardens
  • Fall Planting 1-2-3
  • "Acacias for Central Valley Gardens," Arboretum Review. Number 62, Spring 2008
  • "Maintenance in Winter," Arboretum Review. Number 61, Winter 2008
  • "Valley-Wise Gardening," Arboretum Review. Number 60, Fall 2007
  • "Challenges for Central Valley Gardens," Pacific Horticulture., Fall 2007
  • "Conserving Shields Oak Grove," Arboretum Review. Number 53, Winter 2006
  • "Cast-Iron Plants," Arboretum Review. Number 49, Winter 2005
  • "Container Gardening," Arboretum Review. Number 40, Fall 2002

Educational Videos

Planting Native Wildflower Seeds

 

Creating a Monarch Butterfly Study Garden

 

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Contact Us

Arboretum and Public Garden Headquarters:
Valley Oak Cottage
448 La Rue Road
Davis, CA 95616

Mailing Address:
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616

Tel: (530) 752-4880
Fax: (530) 752-5796
Email: arboretum@ucdavis.edu

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