The Palisadian-Post has partnered with locally founded environmental organization Resilient Palisades to deliver a “green tip” to our readers in each newspaper. This edition’s tip was written by Sara G. Marti.
Many of you are reaching out to us and asking the same questions: What should I plant now? What’s safe near the house? How do I make it beautiful again while keeping my home protected?
Together with our friends at Theodore Payne Foundation, we’re answering those questions—helping neighbors reimagine their yards as both sanctuaries and shields.
With guidance from Theodore Payne Foundation, you can design defensible, fire-resilient landscapes rooted in beauty and biodiversity. They specialize in California native plants—species that not only belong here but also protect our hillsides. When planted thoughtfully, native gardens can slow fire, save water and bring the pollinators back.
Rebuilding is a chance to plant hope. Native gardens are beautiful and an important part of defensible space. As Katie from TPF reminded us: Keep it “lean, clean and green”—lean (space plants out), clean (remove dead debris) and green (keep plants hydrated and well-maintained).
If you’re re-planting right now, they’ve got you covered with:
Free one-year memberships for anyone affected by the fires—call 818-768-1802 extension 27. Members get 10 to 15% off plants and seeds (more during their big Fall Plant Sale).
Fall Plant Sale: October 28 to November 8 (Tuesday to Saturday)—RSVP for parking at theodorepayne.org.
About Theodore Payne Foundation
TPF empowers SoCal communities with a nonprofit native plant nursery, science-based education, professional landscaper training and bilingual outreach. Their Wildfire Resilience program blends classes, community engagement and free resources to reduce risk in the Wildland–Urban Interface—the zone where human development (homes, neighborhoods, infrastructure) intermingles with wildland vegetation like forests, chaparral or grasslands.
Pros and Community Groups Professionals in the landscape trade can join the TPF Professional Membership ($250 per year) for 25% off plants and seeds and 10% off TPF merchandise. To set up an account, email flora@theodorepayne.org.
Resilient Palisades is teaming up with Theodore Payne Foundation to offer workshops designed for our community. Sign up for our newsletter to stay connected and get the latest resources to help you rebuild and restore: resilientpalisades.org/join-us.
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