
News & Events

Time for McDonnell Bucks
March is here and the sun is out…for now 🙂 It’s time to earn McDonnell Bucks on your March and April purchases. Receive one McDonnell

Firewood
We are selling firewood again. Our bundles of almond wood are $14.99. Great for these chilly nights!

Our outdoor pottery is on sale for 25% off thru February. Start planning now for your spring container gardening.
Our Garden Center
Need shade or privacy? We’ll show you great plant and tree options to accomplish your landscaping goals. Click here to see more.
The Gift Shop
Unique, fun, one of a kind gifts for presents to your friends, loved ones and yourself! Click here to see more.

Professional Garden Consultations
Schedule a time with one of our staff to come to your home and help you plan your new garden. Click here for details!
About Us & Our History

We have established a very strong relationship with trusted growers and suppliers throughout California and the West Coast. Such a relationship is reflected in the variety and exceptional quality of plants we offer. McDonnell Nursery carries both common and uncommon trees and shrubs and throughout the year we supply the most popular seasonal flowers.
With over 70 years of gardening experience and superior customer service, McDonnell Nursery is your resource for Everything For The Garden.
We are a unique nursery and garden center nestled in the beautiful Orinda Valley.
A family-run operation, passionate about gardening and dedicated to customer service, McDonnell Nursery has had the pleasure of serving our East Bay friends and neighbors since 1933.
At McDonnell Nursery you will find a friendly and knowledgeable staff, prepared to address your every gardening need. Whether your are looking for annual flowers or interested in more permanent trees and shrubs, McDonnell Nursery’s experienced staff is here to personally help you with your selection.


Questions & Answers
Here are some of the most common questions we're asked.
Yes, we do. We deliver to Orinda, Moraga, Lafayette, Piedmont and most of the East Bay Area for a reasonable fee, which will be calculated when you check out.
See above 🙂
No, we are not a florist. We have a lot of other options if you are looking for a gift.