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SHOPPING PREP
 
We visited nurseries here in the Morongo Basin and further afield to compile a list of sources for drought tolerant and native plants. Some of these nurseries list their inventory online and others even have helpful blogs or videos. 
 
The robust poaching trade has put cactus on a list of the five most threatened groups of organisms, alongside coral reefs. Buy cactus from reputable sources to make sure that you’re not contributing to illegal harvesting or importing pests from infected plants.  

Steer clear of ornamental plants that act as invasives in the Morongo Basin.
 
When shopping at nurseries outside the Morongo Basin, don’t rely on sales staff to know our conditions. Look through our recommended Learning Resources to make sure that the plants you want will work in the high desert. 
 
ANNUAL NATIVE PLANT SALES  (*asterisk indicates California native plant supplier)
 
*Joshua Basin Water District x Joshua Tree National Park Nursery
One annual spring sale (mid March), of plants grown by JTNP native nursery from locally collected seed. This is the only time that JTNP makes plants available to the public. Optional JBWD seed workshop includes JTNP nursery tour. Watch calendar for date announcements. 
 
*Mojave Desert Land Trust
One annual fall sale (late October), of plants grown by MDLT from locally collected seed. Inventory announced a few weeks prior to sale. Volunteer at the seed bank and learn. Watch MDLT events page for details. 

MORONGO BASIN NURSERIES
 
Cactus Mart, Morongo Valley, CA.
Desert tested plants and special ordering for Moosa Creek. Bottled worm tea, containers, garden gifts and hardware.
 
Unique Garden Center, Yucca Valley, CA.   (Weds. and Sat. only seasonally)
Design, delivery and install available. Nursery stock and plant advice.
 
56637 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284; 760-365-1511.
 
Gary Ward Sand and Gravel, Yucca Valley, CA.
Excellent local source for bulk mulch, gravel, boulders, delivery. Selection of drought tolerant plants.
 
LOW DESERT
 
*Desert Strawhouse Nursery, Desert Hot Springs, CA
Subscribe to the informative monthly newsletter. Knowledgeable nursery owner. Closed in summer.
 
GDNC, Desert Hot Springs, CA.
Trees and cactus. Delivery and planting large orders with fee.
 
Moller’s Nursery, Palm Desert, CA.
Trees, desert ornamentals, natives and edibles. Large cactus specimens. Houseplants, fountains, and containers. Good tool department and selection of bagged soils.
 
Sonora Gardens, Bermuda Dunes, CA.
Specimen cactus, trees, and shrubs in quantity. Will deliver large orders with fee. Knowledgable designer/owner.
 
Bob Williams Nursery, Indio, CA.
Bagged worm castings and small native section.
 
LANDS BEYOND
 
*Las Pilitas, Santa Margarita, CA
Online plant inventory. Check website for in-person purchase days, mail order year round. Dig for exceptional website information.
 
*Theodore Payne Foundation, Sun Valley, CA
Online native-only plant inventory. Walk-in purchase or order online and pick up. Educational online and in-person workshops, instructional videos.
 
*Grow Native Nursery at the California Botanical Garden, Claremont, CA.
Online native-only plant inventory. Walk-in purchase. Located at one of California’s premier native botanical gardens.
 
*Moosa Creek Nursery
No retail. See inventory online, order through Cactus Mart.

 

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