JUST IN
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At Southlands Nursery, things are always changing,
and not just with the seasons. We're constantly creating,
searching and bringing in new plants and exciting items
on a regular basis.

Get a sneak peak here or come visit us soon.

SOUTHLANDS NURSERY
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Could it be that dreams do come true?
When artistic talent, sweat, business savvy and encyclopedic
plant knowledge are combined, it seems they do....

Southlands Nursery is a walk-in fantasy,
where beauty always comes before profit.

STORE INFO
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Established in 1991, and located in a charming 'equestrian pocket' on Vancouver's upscale
westside, this unique area called Southlands is a horse friendly enclave right in the city.
Large lots and small acreages house many stables, and it is not unusual to see horses and their
riders go by our gates. With delicious free coffee always on hand, many people tell us that they
come down to the nursery just to experience the beautiful atmosphere.
We hope you will visit soon!

TOM SPEAKS
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According to all my grade school report cards, I never stop speaking!

Here is where I rant/ share/ proselytize about whatever I think is
beautiful/ interesting/ semi-important....

JUST IN
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At Southlands Nursery, things are always changing,
and not just with the seasons. We're constantly creating,
searching and bringing in new plants and exciting items
on a regular basis.

Get a sneak peak here or come visit us soon.

FAVOURITES
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Visiting Vancouver?
Want to order flowers?

Check out this very personal list of some of Thomas Hobbs favourite
Vancouver shops and restaurants you may not otherwise discover.

DAYLILIES
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Thomas Hobbs own hybrids (and other fabulous varieties) are available in
limited numbers. Hybridizing daylilies has become an absolute obsession....
using cutting edge parent plants from the world's top breeders.

Half the fun is in naming them!

ORDERING
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We will never be a fully online shopping nursery, but from time to time
we'll offer special plants or things.Thomas Hobbs own daylily introductions
will be available for Spring or Fall shipping.

We hope to offer other specialties,
such as own own Nerine hybrids, this way, also.

BOOKS & PRESS
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The only thing I love more than gardening is sharing that passion with others.
I've had the pleasure of writing 2 books and have been featured in a number of professional
horticultural and gardening magazines. For the past 16 years I've also worked in television on
GlobalBC's Saturday morning news 'Gardening with Thomas Hobbs' segments. The nursery has
been featured on virtually every gardening show including 'The Victory Garden', 'Martha Stewart'
and 'Recreating Eden'. We were even home to 'The Orchid Nazi' on the hit TV show The X Files!

December 16, 2012

Acid Green is Your New Best Friend

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WE PAINTED OUR WHOLE MAIN BUILDING THIS PAST SUMMER . I CHOSE A  COLOUR CHIP WITH NO HESITATION- IT TOOK LESS THAN
FIVE SECONDS.  THIS SHADE OF GREEN MADE OUR OLD BUILDING LOOK BRAND NEW !  THE ‘LOG LOOK’ IS NOW AN ASSET .
I MADE THESE HUGE WREATHS FOR A FRIEND’S WINERY. THEY ARE 4′ ACROSS . I TORE UP BIRCH BARK INTO STRIPS AND WIRED THEM ,   WITH SUGAR PINE CONES AND A METALLIC GOLD BOW –  KIND OF DIFFERENT, BUT STILL SIMPLE.

002-001                                   THINK ABOUT USING ‘ACID GREEN’ THIS YEAR IN YOUR HOLIDAY DECOR ! THIS ‘LEMON CYPRESS’ TOPIARY
CAN BE GROWN AS A HOUSEPLANT OR OUTDOORS IN MILD AREAS LIKE VANCOUVER. THE LICHEN IS NATURALLY
THIS AMAZING COLOUR, AND STAYS THAT WAY FOREVER.

December 1, 2012

Needing Inspiration ?

Filed under: Uncategorized — yodiehead @ 7:54 pm

Try visiting us after dark ! From around 4 PM to closing at 6PM, the lights and decor look magical. There is hardly anyone here , and you can drink in the beauty of Christmas !

We have a good selection of ornaments this year.  Not overwhelming or junky, just nice. With the closing of my other store in Kerrisdale this year, we may have to become even more   of a Christmas ornament source next year….meanwhile, these handblown glass Santa heads are $9.95 each

We can customize a wreath for you – or as a gift for friends. this beauty is over 3′ across ! We have dozens in stock , from 12″ to 48″ .
Prices start at under $20.00

               Brent found this wonderful Coca Cola Santa at an antique shop in Cloverdale, B.C. !  He is not for sale, but has lots of admirers!