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 2026 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is Sloat Garden Center (pictured above). For the rest of the Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County Nursery picks see below.

Our 2026 Home & Design category sponsor is SDI Insulation and SDI Fireplaces. View the rest of the Home & Design category here.

Southern Marin

Green Jeans Garden Supply

Mill Valley

Husband-and-wife team Kevin Sadlier and Xander Wessells opened 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 its potted ferns, you can find ceramics, tableware and more. It also has workshops and events, and provides a platform for the founders’ landscaping business.

1520 Tiburon Blvd, Belvedere-Tiburon, 415.797.6057

Vivaio Plants

Filled with beautiful greenery with pops of color from a few flowers here and there, Vivaio Plants doubles as a great plant shop and a mini oasis. Choose to drop in or book an appointment if you’d like some consultation about how to bring your plant dreams to life. 

491 Gate 5 Road, Sausalito, 415.294.1452

Central Marin

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 beloved Christmas House, plus, over 60 themed trees, ornaments, gifts and goodies.

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. It is also a non-profit butterfly sanctuary and native plant nursery, with all of its profits going to supporting local school and community habitat gardening projects. 

1875 Indian Valley Rd, Novato, 707.787.4183

SummerWinds Nursery

Novato

This 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

Multiple Locations

Sloat Garden Center

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

700 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Kentfield, 415.454.0262

657 E Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.0102

401 Miller Ave #D, Mill Valley, 415.388.0365

2000 Novato Blvd, Novato, 415.897.2169

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Marin Magazine’s Best of the County showcases the top home and design professionals shaping Marin County’s living spaces—from interior designers to contractors and home specialists.

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