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The Best Nurseries in Marin

Our guide to where to find Marin’s best nursery.

A wall of pink flowers
by Mimi Towle, Jessica Gliddon and Emma Robertson
July 1, 2026
Christian Douglas in his garden

Forage and Feast: Edible and Ornamental Plants Cohabitate in Landscape Designer Christian Douglas’ San Rafael Garden

Landscape designer Christian Douglas’ San Rafael garden is a sensory experience, where edibles mingle with ornamental and native plants.

by Lotus Abrams, Photography by Sasha Gulish
October 25, 2024

A Malibu Villa Became an Outdoor Sanctuary for a Family During the Pandemic

On a tucked-away street in Malibu that’s known only among locals, there’s a Mediterranean villa-style home. Its name appears on the front gate and in a mosaic on the front steps: “Villa di Vita Bella.”

by Liz Logan
May 12, 2021

Why You Should Sow Spring Seeds Now for Summer Bounty

A guide to direct-sowing seeds for the coming warmer months.

by Kier Holmes
June 11, 2020

6 Tips for a Greener Garden

These guidelines are helpful and ensure a productive, healthy garden oasis.

6 tips to a greener a garden
by Kier Holmes
September 20, 2019

8 Ways to Transform Your Garden With Feng Shui

Good feng shui can promote positive energy.

by Kier Holmes
May 17, 2019
Marin Magazine, Bird, Garden

9 Ways to Attract Birds to Your Garden

Enhances your garden by encouraging avian companions.

by Kasia Pawlowska
March 22, 2019
Marin Magazine, A Guide to Backyard Farming, Jim Normandi, Advice for First-Timers

A Guide to Backyard Farming

The owner of Fairfax Backyard Farmer gives advice on backyard farming.

by Kier Holmes
February 20, 2019
Plant app

Top Apps to Identify Plants

Grab your device, because plant-identification apps can help your botanical knowledge grow.

by Kier Holmes
November 10, 2018

A Guide to Landscaping on a Slope

How to transform a sloping yard into a striking garden.

Hillside Garden, Landscape on a Slope, Marin Magazine
by Kier Holmes
October 16, 2018
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When Death is a Part of Life: How Death Doulas Use Love, Ritual and Courage to Reshape the Way We Say Goodbye
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Why We Love Larkspur: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About This Friendly, Fascinating City
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In the Company of Giants: How an Annual Trip Hosted by WILDCOAST Protects Whales
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In 1945, a 127-acre hilltop in Strawberry was in t In 1945, a 127-acre hilltop in Strawberry was in the running to become the headquarters of the United Nations. It didn’t happen — instead it became a Baptist seminary, then the site of a failed plan to relocate Branson School, and now the center of a housing lawsuit decades in the making. One property, one wild history. Read the full story in our September issue, and search our archive for more Marin history — link in bio.

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Labor Day weekend, but make it Marin 🏷️ Biolumines Labor Day weekend, but make it Marin 🏷️ Bioluminescent kayak tours in Tomales Bay, live music at Sweetwater, a block party, farmers markets and a cheese ranch heritage trail — basically no excuse to stay home. Swipe for the full weekend lineup and save before it’s gone.

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Let’s take a look inside Made Local Marketplace—vo Let’s take a look inside Made Local Marketplace—voted as one of the best places to get gifts in Marin— for this week’s Best of the County Business Spotlight. 

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When it’s September in Marin and summer is just ge When it’s September in Marin and summer is just getting started 🌞 And speaking of September — we’ve got the month covered, from what to do (calendar’s live) to the community stories that make Marin, Marin.

Yes, it’s foggy today. Yes, it might rain this week. Yes, we’re still calling it summer (starting Friday).

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We asked 7 Marin Magazine staffers to name their f We asked 7 Marin Magazine staffers to name their favorite downtown or town square. We got 7 completely different answers — palm-lined Downtown Larkspur, the open-air shops and patios of Marin Country Mart and even the whimsical Indiana Jones and Yoda sculptures tucked into one staffer’s go-to spot. Swipe through all 7 picks, then settle it for us in the comments: which one’s your favorite?

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A few of our favorite things happening in Marin th A few of our favorite things happening in Marin this September 📅 Swipe through for festivals, live music, art, and everything in between — and save this post, you’ll want to come back to it. New weekly roundups dropping all month, so stay tuned for what to do each week.

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Another week, another Best of the County Business Another week, another Best of the County Business Spotlight! This week, let’s turn towards Club Evexia, voted Best Gym and one of the Best Fitness Classes in Marin 🙌

Club Evexia is also home to several of the Best Personal Trainers in Marin: Jeff Marth, Kat Blair and Tyler Johnson — with Jordan Assadi voted Best Personal Trainer in Marin 🏆

“Real Members. Real Stories. Real Community” – Club Evexia

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Same trails, decades apart 🐴 Simone Delfino Yenni Same trails, decades apart 🐴 Simone Delfino Yenni grew up riding at Miwok Livery in Tennessee Valley — then left Marin for 20 years before coming home to volunteer with the Horse Mounted Patrol, now patrolling those same Headlands trails on horseback. Her full essay on coming full circle — link in bio. 

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