Fall is finally here!

Shop our best selection of fall bulbs and pumpkins. Plant now for spring colour, and pick up the perfect pumpkin while you’re here.

Full List of Bulbs

Whichford Pottery has arrived.

Our best selection of Whichford Pottery has arrived from Warwickshire, England. Discover beautifully crafted flowerpots in a wide range of sizes. Find the perfect piece for your garden or home.

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To catch a Thief…

Did you ever think that there were so many thieves in our midst? We are not on the “Downtown Eastside”. These thieves drive nice cars and have a real sense of entitlement. I HAVE HAD IT. We now have cameras everywhere, even out on the street. We can zoom in, capture license plates and are working with the Vancouver City Police to prosecute. The VPD have been fantastic. We have recovered thousands of dollars in stolen plants and merchandise. One thing they cannot steal is our wonderful customers and long-term employees. By generating their own bad karma, I suspect all the plants they steal will die.

- Thomas Hobbs

Fall hours are:

9AM - 5:30PM. Seven days a week.

It was on November 1st, 1975 that I opened my now famous flower shop on West 41st Ave. in Kerrisdale!

I was from Richmond, BC, and knew nobody in Vancouver! I followed my dreams and flew by the seat of my pants! I liked moss and twigs, orchids and clay pots, not triangular arrangements of “glads” and “mums”… As it turns out, I was very creative and attracted a fun and appreciative clientele. This included celebrities and Royalty.

Although I have moved on to the nursery industry (my childhood dream), my florist shop still bears my name and is still thriving in its original location.

Where did 50 years go?

Me, at age 13 in my first greenhouse in Regina, Saskatchewan, with my guinea pig, Zachary.

Could it be that dreams do come true?

When artistic talent, sweat, business savvy and encyclopedic plant knowledge are combined, it seems they can…..

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

Our new membership system is here!

Our new membership system has arrived and we are so excited! Say goodbye to forgetting your Southlands card! Now we have our online system based on phone numbers. Your points from your card won’t be lost! Come in with your card and create your new online account and we will transfer your points!
Everything stays the same ; 1 point given for every dollar (before taxes) spent.
Redeem 750 points for a $50.00 credit at any time! Not valid for cash.

New Arrivals

  • Bergs Pottery

    These very popular, Danish- designed pots are back in stock. They are made in Italy and are available in several vintage and modern designs. Prices start at $20.00 for a pot with matching saucer.

  • Iron Garden Furniture

    Several years ago at Maison & Objet in Paris, I discovered an incredible maker of reproduction French antique garden furniture, all hand-forged in Romania. I lost their contact details, but recently found them again by chance. Six months later, their pieces have arrived in Vancouver. By working directly with the maker, we were able to secure a fair price while supporting a wonderful small artisanal business.

  • French Pots

    We have just received a large shipment of hand-made traditional pots from Provence, France. These pots are frost-proof, but the solid coloured glazes can spall [chip] in severe cold temperatures. Surprisingly, the pots with the most chippy glazes are the most valuable! [Google antique Provence garden urns to see what we mean].

Café de Flore

Choose from delicious hot chocolate, espresso, lattes, cappuccino, vanilla hot milk and more.

Thomas Hobbs has modelled our little cafe after Parisienne street cafes, with the same wicker chairs and tables seen in France.

Come down to Southlands, go for a walk along the Fraser river with your dog and warm up in “Cafe de Flore”.

Custom Planting (ours or yours)

Check our Instagram for container arrangement inspiration made by our staff.

In need of a gardening gift?

We do gift cards, any amount!

Visit us

Address
6550 Balaclava St,
Vancouver, BC
V6N 1L9

Phone
(604) 261-6411

No answer? We may be in one of our busiest seasons!
Try calling back or sending us an email and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Thank you for your patience!

Email
southlandsnursery@shaw.ca

We look forward to seeing you!