Native Sun Gardens strives to unify ecology with aesthetic.
When the right plants are put in the right part of the earth, much less energy is needed for them to thrive.
By assessing each garden, as it's own unique combination of elements, Native Sun Gardens is able to introduce species that will be happy, look great and begin to reinvigorate the bountiful native ecology of your community!

Joshua B. Thayer has always had his hands in the dirt! From age 15, his path has brought him into a life of travel and horticulture. Joshua spent his early twenties observing and working on several organic farms in California and Latin America. He received a Bachelor of Science from Humboldt State University in Community Engineering with a focus on organic agriculture, permaculture design, and appropriate technologies. While completing his undergraduate, Joshua was able to work for four years at the Arcata Educational Farm, and apprenticed with Footprint Recycling to learn the process of making Bio-diesel fuel. Since 2000, Joshua has been working on garden enhancement throughout the Bay Area. Learning from master gardeners, Joshua incorporates feng shui into his garden designs, creating positive and healthy spaces. He is an active member of Merritt College, Horticulture Program, one of the best horticulture institutions in the Nation.