Business Details
23 Years
experience
Sustainable Nursery & Garden Center in SF & LA
At Marina Del Rey Garden Center, we believe gardening brings joy, peace, and resilience to modern life. Founded in 2003, our mission is to help customers create lavishly beautiful, climate-appropriate gardens requiring minimal water and chemicals. We offer expert guidance for novices and rare, drought-tolerant plants for experienced gardeners, complemented by curated pottery and furniture. Our staff of knowledgeable horticulturists and designers provides exceptional service in an inspiring, plant-filled environment.With farms in Rainbow Valley and stores in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we grow over half our plants, ensuring quality and sustainability. Recognized in publications like Sunset and The New York Times, we combine decades of horticultural expertise with a passion for ecological stewardship. Our solar-powered facilities and community collaborations reflect our commitment to transforming public and private spaces into thriving, low-input landscapes.
Services
Plant sales
Garden design
Event plant rentals
Pottery sales
Landscaping
Plant guides
Online shop
Wholesale nursery
Gardening workshops
Custom planters
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We grow over 50% of our plants on California farms for quality and sustainability.
- Our staff includes expert horticulturists with decades of regional gardening experience.
- We specialize in rare, drought-tolerant species adapted to coastal California climates.
- Our solar-powered stores combine design inspiration with ecological responsibility.
- We collaborate with communities to create resilient public landscapes.
What people say
Rare drought-tolerant plants
Expert gardening advice
Beautiful store design
Eco-conscious approach
Unique pottery selection
Services
Drought-Tolerant Plants
We specialize in climate-appropriate plants requiring minimal water. Our inventory includes rare species like proteas, succulents, and Australian plants grown on California farms. These selections thrive in coastal environments while reducing maintenance needs. Customers benefit from expert guidance on creating resilient, low-input landscapes.
Garden Design
Our designers create customized outdoor spaces using sustainable practices. Services include plant selection, layout planning, and material sourcing. We focus on transforming small urban areas into functional, beautiful gardens. Clients receive personalized support from concept through implementation, with ongoing maintenance advice.
Event Rentals
We transform venues with temporary plant installations using farm-grown specimens. Our team designs custom arrangements for weddings, corporate events, and pop-ups. Services include delivery, setup, and removal. Clients receive unique, eco-friendly decor solutions that align with our sustainability values.
Pottery & Planters
We offer imported pots from global artisans in modern and traditional styles. Our collection includes fiberglass, ceramic, and terra cotta options in various sizes. Expert staff assist with matching containers to plant needs and aesthetic preferences. All items complement drought-tolerant landscaping requirements.
Plant Education
We provide resources on plant care, soil health, and sustainable practices. Services include in-store consultations, online guides, and seasonal workshops. Customers learn to create thriving gardens suited to California climates. Our educational approach emphasizes practical, science-based solutions.
People
Flora Grubb
Founder & Head Gardener
A self-taught horticulturist with 20+ years of experience, Flora founded the nursery in 2003. She specializes in drought-tolerant landscaping and sustainable design. Her work has been featured in Sunset and Martha Stewart Living.
Saul Nadler
Co-Founder
A former chef turned nurseryman, Saul co-founded the business in 2003. He developed our Rainbow Valley farming operations and specializes in palm cultivation. He brings creative vision to our store designs.
Questions
What makes Flora Grubb Gardens different from other nurseries?
We combine rare plant selections with sustainable practices, growing over half our inventory on California farms. Our design-focused approach merges ecological responsibility with aesthetic beauty.
Do you offer gardening advice for beginners?
Yes, our staff provides expert guidance on plant selection, care, and garden design tailored to California climates. We help novices create successful, low-maintenance landscapes.
Can I rent plants for special events?
We create custom plant installations for events using our farm-grown inventory. Our team handles delivery, setup, and removal for weddings, corporate functions, and pop-up spaces.
What locations do you serve?
We have retail stores in San Francisco and Marina del Rey, serving coastal California. Our wholesale nursery supplies plants statewide, with online ordering available for select items.
Do you carry garden pottery and containers?
Yes, we offer imported pots from global artisans in modern and traditional styles. Our collection includes fiberglass, ceramic, and terra cotta options suitable for drought-tolerant landscaping.
How do you support sustainable gardening?
We prioritize climate-appropriate plants, use solar power at our stores, and collaborate on public landscape projects. Our farming practices focus on water conservation and ecological resilience.
Reviews (4)
Norbert Gor
Apr 10, 2022
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Friendly and knowledgeable employees, great selection of plants, seeds and accessories. It is a real garden oasis! (When you look at its location on the map)
Sadie Marquez
Nov 20, 2021
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I was looking for pampas grass and they were so kind enough to clip me some off of the side of the highway 10 out of 10 would recommend! They even wrapped it for me so it wouldn't make a mess in my car
Indra Singhal
Jul 04, 2021
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Huge variety of plants - too many to name. While they had labels, I went Google Lens crazy. Trying to read the botanical names made me sound so smart - to myself! Ooo. That's so intricate. That cactus is going fibonacci crazy. Wow! Go visit!
Mike Literous
May 02, 2021
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Huge place, lots of succulents, lots of snake plants, some alocasias, the staff is super friendly and they offer to pot your plants in a planter if you're buying both. Went in the AM and not too many people around, good place to walk around and burn some time, definitely going back.
