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.
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.
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