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: Successful Garden Irrigation -
Saturday, May 24, 2025 - 10 AM to Noon
Now is the time to prepare for our hot summer and learn about water conserving irrigation methods. Doug Mandel, longtime Master Gardener and founder of the local nonprofit Ghost Pine Native Plant Nursery, will explain irrigation concepts that are essential for success. He will emphasize water conserving micro-irrigation systems. You will leave this talk better understanding the successful paths of water in your garden.