In February of 1977, a small garden center was born. And as time passed, customers quickly recognized what a gem of a garden center thay had in their neighborhood. But, of course, you can't keep a great secret quiet for very long, particularly when that "secret" pertains to one of Southern California's best retail garden centers. With just two owners in its history and the current one in place for some 35+ years, the community has come to also know how much MDRGC values contributing to local groups and organizations because we know what living things need to grow.
And in addition to being known as a part of the local Marina del Rey community, the Marina del Rey Garden Center is also known for being a reliable source for top quality plants, unique statuary, fountains & containers and all the expert guidance you need to keep your plants looking healthy and vibrant. Our 2+ acres also enables us to stock everything you need for a garden, landscape or simply a balcony or indoor table in your living room, bedroom, great room. As one of the largest nurseries in Southern California, we stock a huge inventory of plants and all the necessary amenities that go with plants.
We are proud to be a California Certified Pro Garden Center. To achieve this status a minimum of 50% of our sales staff must be a California Certified Nursery Professional (C.C.N.P.) This means our sales associates have taken and passed a rigorous exam which deals with a broad range of both green and hard good products.
Marina del Rey is also a member of the Master Nursery Garden Centers; a co-op of the finest independent garden centers in the country.
So stop in and visit our staff of nursery professionals. They're happy to provide expert assistance and guide you to quality products and plants. Customers also appreciate our efficient, quality, professional services, including a delivery service and Operations Team members who can load your vehicle with your purchased goods so you can take them home right away.
All of us at Marina del Rey Garden Center are committed to making your shopping experience a fun and successful one.
Serving the Community for over 40 Years…
The Marina del Rey Garden Center is proud of serving the Westside and South Bay with the best garden items available for over 40 years now. We are proud of our success and understand how important it is that we, in turn, support and give back to the community that has made our success possible. While there is a limit to our charitable giving, the follow organizations (in no special order) are a partial list of involvement in our community.
Boys & Girls Club of Venice
Kentwood Elementary
School Saint Mark School, Venice
Saint Anastasia School
Fairburn Elementary
Venice High School
Farragut Elementary
Westchester Lutheran Church & School
Westchester Neighborhood School
Saint Anthony School, El Segundo
Friends of Paseo del Rey School
Pacific Area Boosters
Fire Station #5, Westchester
Muscular Dystrophy of West Los Angeles
Hancock Park Garden Club
Culver City Garden Club
Robinson Gardens
Santa Monica Bay Auxiliary of Children’s Hospital
Westchester Mental Health Guild
Airport Marina Counseling Service
Ocean View Farms
Neighborhood Youth Association
Frontline Foundation
Holy Family Services
Venice Community Housing Corp.
Habitat for Humanity, Los Angeles
Villa Marina Neighborhood Council
Rotary Club of Century City
Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center
