About
The Ghost Pine Native Plant Nursery organization is operated solely by dedicated volunteers. We locally source and propagate climate-adapted California native plants. Since our climate here in Redding, California and the surrounding area is "extreme" Mediterranean, which means blasting hot summers and wet, wet winters, the importance of climate-adapted plants cannot be overestimated.
Ghost Pines
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Ghost Pine is another name for the California gray pine, Pinus sabiniana. The gray pine defines the Sunset Western Garden Book zone 7, which surrounds the California Central Valley. The Redding area is at the intersection of Sunset zones 7 and 9, and the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b and 9a. Other names for the ghost pine include: foothill pine, bull pine, nut pine, pinon pine, and towani pine. The ghost pine is endemic to California, which means naturally found only in California.
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We are also at the intersection of the southern Cascade Range, southern Klamath Mountains, and the northern Sacramento Valley. Depending on the elevation and microclimate in our area, the average rainfall varies from 35 to 65 inches per year. An abundance of diversity spreads throughout the region.
Our Vision
Our vision is to steward gardeners toward a sustainable and equitable environment for all life on earth.
Events & Workshops
Plant Talk: Native Plant Gardening -
Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 10 AM to Noon
Native plant gardening is one of the top trends in gardening. Doug Mandel, Shasta Master Gardener and founder of the educational nonprofit Ghost Pine Native Plant Nursery, will shed light on climate-adapted native plants that use fewer resources, provide habitat for wildlife, beautify landscapes, and promote biodiversity and stewardship of the land. You will leave this talk with a healthier respect for climate-adapted native plants