Nothing ruins a lovely summer day in the garden like the faint smell of pesticides or wilting flowers. Marin’s local nurseries are here to save the day with native plants, landscaping assistance and all the advice you could ever ask for. 

The 2025 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is West End Nursery (pictured above). For the rest of the Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County Nursery picks see below.

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We’ve broken it down by region: Southern, Central and Northern Marin.

Southern Marin

Green Jeans Garden Supply

Mill Valley

Husband-and-wife team Kevin Sadlier and Xander Wessells opened up Green Jeans Garden Supply in 1997 as an expression of their mutual love of gardening. Their belief is in organic products, and ensuring that anyone can have a pesticide-free garden without having to break the bank.

690 Redwood Hwy, Mill Valley, 415.389.8333

Ground

Belvedere-Tiburon

This shop, garden, and relaxing meeting space provides a mix of indoor and outdoor living that is quintessentially Californian. Right next to their gorgeous potted ferns, you can find ceramics, tableware and more. They also have workshops and events, as well as provide a platform for the founders’ landscaping business.

1520 Tiburon Blvd, Belvedere-Tiburon, 415.797.6057

Central Marin

Sloat Garden Center

Kentfield

In 1958, Sloat Garden Center made its start in San Francisco, and since 2000 they have been opening up stores across the Bay Area to share their passion and knowledge of plants with as many as possible. Additionally, they sell a wide variety of pottery and have a garden design department.

700 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Kentfield, 415.454.0262

West End Nursery

San Rafael

West End Nursery, San Rafael’s family-owned gem since 1909, has been run by the Untermann family for four generations. It offers drought-resistant and edible plants, pottery, BBQ gear, garden accessories and a renowned Christmas House — over 60 themed trees — led by Barb Untermann

1938 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, 415.454.4175

Northern Marin

Home Ground Habitats

Novato

Home Ground Habitats cultivates vibrant, sustainable gardens using native and drought-tolerant plants to support local wildlife and biodiversity. 

1875 Indian Valley Rd, Novato, 707.787.4183

SummerWinds Nursery

Novato

This new SummerWinds location opened up in 2021, conveniently located in the center of Novato for all your garden needs. Marin can get hot in the summer, and fortunately SummerWinds’ is equipped with experts on California natives and has a variety of low water use plants.

1430 S Novato Blvd, Novato, 415.878.0493

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