Aventura Gardens – California natives, pollinator-friendly plants, wildflowers, and drought-tolerant flowering perennials. Visit our nursery in Somis, California. Serving Ventura County and online.
We are a small local nursery in Somis, CA, that grows plants for pollinators
Visit in Person – Somis, CA. 93066
See what’s in stock at our local nursery, with a rotating selection of pollinator-friendly plants and California natives, along with early spring herbs and unique vegetable starts available for a limited time.
Click here to download the available plants to pick up in the nursery
Buy California Native Milkweed for Monarchs Online
Attention online shoppers of Native Milkweed:
We are currently shipping our native milkweed, Asclepias fascicularis in our extra-tall 4-inch containers.
Ongoing Events
Camarillo Farmers Market
Saturdays – Ongoing (8AM to 12PM)
Find us at the farmers market every Saturday with a fresh mix of easy-care plants, from pollinator favorites to California natives—stop by and say hi. Spring varieties are here for a limited time, while they last.
Info about The Camarillo Farmers Market
Channel Islands Farmers Market
Selected Sundays – (10am – 2PM)
We pop up at the Sunday market on select weeks with a fresh mix of easy-care plants—see our calendar for the latest schedule. [link]
Info – Channel Islands Certified Farmer’s Market
Check out our shippable plant selection, chosen to travel well and arrive ready to grow.
Our Monarch Mission and Growing Native Milkweed
Want to help save the Monarchs?
We’re passionate about supporting monarch butterflies, and that starts with growing the right milkweed. At Aventura Gardens, we focus on native milkweed species that truly benefit monarchs in Southern California. Learn why native varieties matter, how to create a monarch-friendly garden, and which milkweeds we grow right here at the nursery.
Certified Pollinator Steward
We’re proud to share that Dolly Richards of Aventura Gardens is officially recognized as a Pollinator Steward by Pollinator.org. This certification reflects our commitment to creating safe, healthy, and diverse habitats for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other essential pollinators. From growing native plants to educating our community, everything we do is rooted in protecting the creatures that keep our gardens alive and thriving.