Marin Art and Garden Center

We’re getting ready to put these cuties out for salejoin us from 10 to 3 today at @shopmaringarden . . #shopantiques #shoplocal #shopsmall #plantsale #flowers #gardens #buylocal #buyorganic #marinartandgardencenter #maringarden

Pelargoniums for miles! Shop for plants, veggie starts, succulents, cut flowers, and of course all the unique finds from @shopmaringarden on Saturday, May 22 from 10 to 3. See you there! . . . #plantsale #geraniums #pelargonium #shopmarin #marinevents #shoplocal #saturdayshopping #bayareashopping #shopsafe #marinartandgardencenter #maringarden #cats

They're blooming! Our new water lilies have started to open up. This one is white, we are hoping for a peachy-pink flower across the pond. Come take a look, and read more about the Fountain Pond at https://maringarden.org/reflections-on-the-fountain-pond/

We love our oaks here at the Center, and we're excited to be hosting a virtual event with Douglas Tallamy, author of "The Nature of Oaks," a new book about these majestic trees. Join us on May 27 for a talk with the author, register at https://maringarden.org/events/the-nature-of-oaks/

Art lovers get ready, the second weekend of Marin Open Studios is coming up, May 8-9. We're hosting 7 local artists in The Studio, come to see the artwork and stay to stroll the gardens. Then come back on May 22 for our next pop-up at The Shop, when we're opening the new gallery room with exciting vintage pieces of all styles!

Did you try your hand at growing vegetables last year? Whether it was boom or bust, there’s always room for improvement. Check out our summer edible garden how-to here: https://youtu.be/WBafrZ3o6d8

Just a few moments in the Rose Garden will lift your spirits. Over 150 varieties make for a glorious show. . . . #roses #rosegarden #flowers #spring #showstopper #garden #blooming #publicgarden #freefun #opentothepublic #marin #visitmarin #marinartandgardencenter #maringarden

Pollinators stay busy year-round in the gardens here. The crocus are inviting and the bees are hard at work already, but you can come relax any time.

If Groundhog Day looks like this, it wouldn’t be so bad to relive it over and over! Six more weeks of winter or not. . . . #narcissus #springflowers #springinfebruary #groundhogday #gardenbeauty #raindrops #bayarea #marinspiration #flowergarden #maringarden #marinartandgardencenter

You've seen his photos of Marin Art and Garden Center and many other gardens and landscapes around the Bay Area and beyond; now's your chance to hear @saxonholt speak about his latest project, "Gardening in Summer-Dry Climates," a topic near and dear to the hearts of many of us! Join us for a virtual event on January 28, register at maringarden.org

Blustery days can mean interesting finds. Here's a branch that blew down, and you can see where woodpeckers have stashed acorns deep in the wood. Too bad for the birds, the many holes most like contributed to weakening the wood so it came down in the wind. Keep your eyes and ears open, several species of woodpeckers can be found around the grounds.

Join us on January 21 at 5 pm for the second annual Carl Hungerford Lecture Series event, with Daniel Gilbert, Professor of Psychology at Harvard University. What are the objective facts about human happiness, and what are the myths? Professor Gilbert will explain what scientists know about our often misguided quest for happiness in this online, FREE event. Register at https://maringarden.org//the-science-of-happiness-what-yo/

A sure sign of good things to come, these bulbs are going into the ground now. A little rain, a little sun, a little luck, and we’ll have flowers blooming before you know it. . . . #gardentips #bayareagardens #bulbs #blooms #springiscoming #planting #growing #gardens #maringarden #marinartandgardencenter