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Free Spirit Nursery: le futur?
par Cloo Ven 21 Aoû 2020 - 7:10
Courriel reçu ce matin...
Si j'ai bien compris, ils ont l'intention de déménager en raison des développements urbains autour de leur pépinière, mais ce n'est pas encore fait, et ils restent opérationnels d'ici là
Dear and valued friends and customers,
The following news will not come as a surprise for many of you who visited the nursery frequently and who were witness to the upsurge of construction all around us, the diesel and dust chaos which is the main reason we made the decision to pull up our deeply sunk roots from the soil we lovingly toiled on for so many years, the organically, perfectly restored gravelly sandy soil on which Free Spirit Nursery had its home for 25 years.
This does not mean that we are shutting the gate right away. Until we actually sell, which might take a while, or even might not happen at all, we will continue with the nursery business as before during this Fall Season and for sure through the Spring of 2021 and by then we’ll have a better idea of timelines and you’ll stay informed.
This Brookswood/Fernridge neighbourhood’s planning is slated to add to the current population approximately 30.000 people over the next 25 years. Our 32nd Ave is planned to become a 4 lane arterial road within that period of time at which point we will loose a significant part of our retail and stock area. The associated construction with the building of high-density neighborhoods and its infrastructure, as well as the destruction of the natural surroundings here, is something we’d rather not witness anymore. The construction of a new storm sewer alongside our property during the last 12 months gave us a very clear example of what is still to come (and go)... Yes, Free Spirit will never be the same again and we don’t know what it will morph into yet but there will be something for sure, we will let you know when all the moving dust has settled.
After selling, we, and in good time together also Lambert’s parents, will set our sails to our future location. That is, if we survive the move ;-) We’ve pondered a lot and we’re still open but we’d prefer the Qualicum area or Saltspring Island. We are planning to spend a lot of time on our first love, off-the-grid Lasqueti Island. Perfect would be a larger property that has character, natural beauty, good water to drink and to garden with, possibly even have a water view and it has to be close to walking trails. Nature conservation is our main life’s motive and we will be good stewards of any land. If you know of any parcel you think would suit our needs, please let us know.
We really hope you’ll be understanding and supportive of our move and we are looking very much forward to seeing you here at Free Spirit Nursery this year and also the next. We promise that our quality will not be affected. Maybe wrap up a picnic in a checkered cloth, bring a friend or two and enjoy an Al fresco lunch here. Meanwhile, please stay safe and keep on gardening, because, like a kind gentleman here once told us: ”After all, we’re built for it.”
Warmest,
Marjanne, Lambert and our dedicated and awesomely loyal Free Spirit Crew
Et si jamais vous avez envie d'y aller cet automne...
Si j'ai bien compris, ils ont l'intention de déménager en raison des développements urbains autour de leur pépinière, mais ce n'est pas encore fait, et ils restent opérationnels d'ici là
Dear and valued friends and customers,
The following news will not come as a surprise for many of you who visited the nursery frequently and who were witness to the upsurge of construction all around us, the diesel and dust chaos which is the main reason we made the decision to pull up our deeply sunk roots from the soil we lovingly toiled on for so many years, the organically, perfectly restored gravelly sandy soil on which Free Spirit Nursery had its home for 25 years.
This does not mean that we are shutting the gate right away. Until we actually sell, which might take a while, or even might not happen at all, we will continue with the nursery business as before during this Fall Season and for sure through the Spring of 2021 and by then we’ll have a better idea of timelines and you’ll stay informed.
This Brookswood/Fernridge neighbourhood’s planning is slated to add to the current population approximately 30.000 people over the next 25 years. Our 32nd Ave is planned to become a 4 lane arterial road within that period of time at which point we will loose a significant part of our retail and stock area. The associated construction with the building of high-density neighborhoods and its infrastructure, as well as the destruction of the natural surroundings here, is something we’d rather not witness anymore. The construction of a new storm sewer alongside our property during the last 12 months gave us a very clear example of what is still to come (and go)... Yes, Free Spirit will never be the same again and we don’t know what it will morph into yet but there will be something for sure, we will let you know when all the moving dust has settled.
After selling, we, and in good time together also Lambert’s parents, will set our sails to our future location. That is, if we survive the move ;-) We’ve pondered a lot and we’re still open but we’d prefer the Qualicum area or Saltspring Island. We are planning to spend a lot of time on our first love, off-the-grid Lasqueti Island. Perfect would be a larger property that has character, natural beauty, good water to drink and to garden with, possibly even have a water view and it has to be close to walking trails. Nature conservation is our main life’s motive and we will be good stewards of any land. If you know of any parcel you think would suit our needs, please let us know.
We really hope you’ll be understanding and supportive of our move and we are looking very much forward to seeing you here at Free Spirit Nursery this year and also the next. We promise that our quality will not be affected. Maybe wrap up a picnic in a checkered cloth, bring a friend or two and enjoy an Al fresco lunch here. Meanwhile, please stay safe and keep on gardening, because, like a kind gentleman here once told us: ”After all, we’re built for it.”
Warmest,
Marjanne, Lambert and our dedicated and awesomely loyal Free Spirit Crew
Et si jamais vous avez envie d'y aller cet automne...
Opening dates for fall 2020
FALL SEASON
August 21 – October 3
Fridays and Saturdays ONLY
COVID-19 Notice
Please bring a mask to wear during check out and when the nursery is busy with visitors.
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Re: Free Spirit Nursery: le futur?
par Sougriwa Ven 21 Aoû 2020 - 9:27
Je sais pas pourquoi, en lisant ça, tout ce à quoi je pense, c'est ''Chinese Invasion''.
Le genre de destruction urbaine (j'appellerai pas ça développement) qui va avec.
Le genre de destruction urbaine (j'appellerai pas ça développement) qui va avec.
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Re: Free Spirit Nursery: le futur?
par Yo Ven 21 Aoû 2020 - 10:29
Wow, une décision qui n'a pas dû être facile à prendre... quoique justement, tous les travaux qui ont déjà lieu autour d'eux les ont aidés à se détacher émotivement du site actuel. Dommage quand même de voir que l'étalement urbain prend le dessus. Une partie de moi aurait voulu qu'ils soient des Gaulois têtus et qu'ils résistent à l'envahisseur, mais c'est un combat épuisant et je les comprends de préférer trouver un nouveau hâvre.
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Re: Free Spirit Nursery: le futur?
par Cloo Dim 30 Aoû 2020 - 13:33
Reçu il y a quelques minutes... 2020 est leur dernière année de vente par correspondance 
Free Spirit Nursery a écrit:
Hello XXXXXX,
We hope you are keeping well.
A personal note to inform you of our recent decision just in case you are not signed up to our newsletter.
As a result, 2020 will be our last season for sending plants by mail order.
Thank you so much for years of supporting our nursery.
Other nurseries that might be of interest to you and which still operate mail order are: Phoenix Perennials in Richmond BC, Fraser’s Thimble Farms on Salt Spring Island (fall and winter shipping only), The Carniverous Plant Store on Salt Spring Island.
With warm regards,
Lambert and Marjanne
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Re: Free Spirit Nursery: le futur?
par Coxinelle Dim 30 Aoû 2020 - 14:54
Tellement plate et triste de voir son rêve finir par se détruire par quelque chose sur laquelle on a aucune emprise....je leur souhaite un miracle...même s’il est ailleurs. 
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Re: Free Spirit Nursery: le futur?
par Cloo Dim 30 Aoû 2020 - 18:24
D'habitude, je n'aime pas faire des commandes de vivaces à cette époque-ci... mais j'ai aussi bien envie de profiter de leur dernière commande postale...
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Re: Free Spirit Nursery: le futur?
par Billy Dim 30 Aoû 2020 - 20:05
C'est triste tout ça! 
J'espère pour eux que tout s'arrangera pour le mieux!
J'espère pour eux que tout s'arrangera pour le mieux!
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Re: Free Spirit Nursery: le futur?
par Billy Dim 30 Aoû 2020 - 20:11
Cloo a écrit:D'habitude, je n'aime pas faire des commandes de vivaces à cette époque-ci... mais j'ai aussi bien envie de profiter de leur dernière commande postale...
Tu veux dire, cet automne?
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Re: Free Spirit Nursery: le futur?
par Sougriwa Dim 30 Aoû 2020 - 23:20
Cloo, si jamais tu fais une commande 
Je vais piger quelques Epimedium...
Je vais piger quelques Epimedium...
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Re: Free Spirit Nursery: le futur?
par Dalila Dim 30 Aoû 2020 - 23:49
@Sougriwa C'est quoi déjà le nom de la magnifique plante qui fleuri au printemps que tu as commandé d'eux je crois ?
@ Cloo, je me joindrais à vous si vous commandez.
@ Cloo, je me joindrais à vous si vous commandez.
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Re: Free Spirit Nursery: le futur?
par Cloo Lun 31 Aoû 2020 - 0:37
Finalement, non... soyons sages... le temps que ça arrive, ce serait pas mal tard pour la plantation, j'aime pas trop faire des commandes à l'automne 
mais c'était tentant...
mais c'était tentant... Dernière édition par Cloo le Lun 31 Aoû 2020 - 2:13, édité 1 fois
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Re: Free Spirit Nursery: le futur?
par Cloo Lun 31 Aoû 2020 - 1:54
On perd quand même une source de très belles plantes pas communes
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Re: Free Spirit Nursery: le futur?
par Dalila Lun 31 Aoû 2020 - 2:28
Malheureusement, probablement qu'il y a auras d'autres 
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Re: Free Spirit Nursery: le futur?
par Sougriwa Lun 31 Aoû 2020 - 8:45
Dalila a écrit:@Sougriwa C'est quoi déjà le nom de la magnifique plante qui fleuri au printemps que tu as commandé d'eux je crois ?
@ Cloo, je me joindrais à vous si vous commandez.
Hepatica nobilis?
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Re: Free Spirit Nursery: le futur?
par JardinsLeeds Lun 31 Aoû 2020 - 11:25
Une bien triste nouvelle 
En plus de livrer de bien belles plantes et des rares souvent, ils offraient un service impeccable
Reste à espérer que Fraser livrera au printemps prochain
En plus de livrer de bien belles plantes et des rares souvent, ils offraient un service impeccable
Reste à espérer que Fraser livrera au printemps prochain
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Re: Free Spirit Nursery: le futur?
par Cloo Lun 31 Aoû 2020 - 11:38
J'ai tellement une bien plus mauvaise expérience chez Fraser que chez Free Spirit... et s'ils ont moins de concurrence, ça ne va pas les inciter à s’améliorer...
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Re: Free Spirit Nursery: le futur?
par Dalila Mar 1 Sep 2020 - 0:03
En plein ça, merci !Sougriwa a écrit:Dalila a écrit:@Sougriwa C'est quoi déjà le nom de la magnifique plante qui fleuri au printemps que tu as commandé d'eux je crois ?
@ Cloo, je me joindrais à vous si vous commandez.
Hepatica nobilis?
Je vais voir si je peux en commander..
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Re: Free Spirit Nursery: le futur?
par OLA Mar 1 Sep 2020 - 1:47
Oh que c'est dommage
Il ont un beau choix de plantes
Et moi, seulement eu la chance de passé 2 fois la commande, mais j'avais déjà les plans futurs, comme 1 sorte d'Anemonella , 1 d' Hepatica et 1 d'epimedium à chaque printemps, pour bâtir ma collection
Il ont un beau choix de plantes
Et moi, seulement eu la chance de passé 2 fois la commande, mais j'avais déjà les plans futurs, comme 1 sorte d'Anemonella , 1 d' Hepatica et 1 d'epimedium à chaque printemps, pour bâtir ma collection
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Re: Free Spirit Nursery: le futur?
par Dalila Jeu 3 Sep 2020 - 2:02
Ils ne prennent les commandes que pour les personnes déjà inscrites sniff !
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Re: Free Spirit Nursery: le futur?
par Cloo Mar 30 Mar 2021 - 8:11
Reçu leur infolettre du printemps... leur déménagement n'est pas encore fait, la propriété n'est pas encore vendue, mais toujours pas de commandes en ligne prévues
Dear friends and customers, Happy Spring 2021!
Since our last News release, physically nothing much has changed here. The property has not sold yet and is currently actually off market and after the Spring season is over, we will re-assess. We are much too busy now to wrap our heads around a move!
Our exciting news is the launch of our Illustrated Manual (online version only) with the incredible help and perseverance of Dante Baies. The illustrated version matches our spiral bound 5th edition manual, showing each page with matching photographs. Over the course of the season we will photograph the plants which are still missing in action.
Our Fall season’s dates are not yet set, for a number of reasons. Fall opening times will be different than in previous years. The best way stay tuned on that is by checking our website for updated information.
We are very much looking forward to this spring season and because of our moving plans we have put in extra effort to offer a number of plants from our gardens that we have never offered before. This includes some plants not listed in our current Plant List. These offerings will find their way throughout Spring into the Collector’s Corner. We have more choices than ever. Regular visits are advised!
Unfortunately the Garden Walks are once more suspended until further notice.
Since March we have welcomed two wonderful new ladies to the nursery: Rochelle and Kathy, and also we are thrilled and grateful with the continued volunteer help from Dante, Andreea, Marilyn and Tom as well as from three new volunteers: Diana, Karen and Colin. Without all their fantastic help our sanity would be doubtful especially Marjanne’s who’s been slowly recovering from a really bad (and badly timed) double sprain.
We look forward to seeing you at the nursery. We will just mention the words “Bonnie Henry” and you’ll know what to bring and what to do.
Thank you so much for your continued support!
Lambert and Marjanne
Dommage, parce que... cette Sanguinaire vue sur leur site semble pas mal belle!
Sanguinaria canadensis ‘F. S. Double Row’
https://www.freespiritnursery.ca/plant-list-and-manual/
Dear friends and customers, Happy Spring 2021!
Since our last News release, physically nothing much has changed here. The property has not sold yet and is currently actually off market and after the Spring season is over, we will re-assess. We are much too busy now to wrap our heads around a move!
Our exciting news is the launch of our Illustrated Manual (online version only) with the incredible help and perseverance of Dante Baies. The illustrated version matches our spiral bound 5th edition manual, showing each page with matching photographs. Over the course of the season we will photograph the plants which are still missing in action.
Our Fall season’s dates are not yet set, for a number of reasons. Fall opening times will be different than in previous years. The best way stay tuned on that is by checking our website for updated information.
We are very much looking forward to this spring season and because of our moving plans we have put in extra effort to offer a number of plants from our gardens that we have never offered before. This includes some plants not listed in our current Plant List. These offerings will find their way throughout Spring into the Collector’s Corner. We have more choices than ever. Regular visits are advised!
Unfortunately the Garden Walks are once more suspended until further notice.
Since March we have welcomed two wonderful new ladies to the nursery: Rochelle and Kathy, and also we are thrilled and grateful with the continued volunteer help from Dante, Andreea, Marilyn and Tom as well as from three new volunteers: Diana, Karen and Colin. Without all their fantastic help our sanity would be doubtful especially Marjanne’s who’s been slowly recovering from a really bad (and badly timed) double sprain.
We look forward to seeing you at the nursery. We will just mention the words “Bonnie Henry” and you’ll know what to bring and what to do.
Thank you so much for your continued support!
Lambert and Marjanne
Dommage, parce que... cette Sanguinaire vue sur leur site semble pas mal belle!
Sanguinaria canadensis ‘F. S. Double Row’https://www.freespiritnursery.ca/plant-list-and-manual/
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Re: Free Spirit Nursery: le futur?
par OLA Ven 2 Avr 2021 - 2:01
@Cloo depuis longtemps , 2 ou 3 ans, j’ai une inscription sur ma Wish liste
Crois tu que c’est le même sélection/ cultivar ? En tout cas, ça ressemble.Sanguinaire ’Snow Cone’ ( plus grande, plus de petales, longue floraison)
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Re: Free Spirit Nursery: le futur?
par Cloo Ven 2 Avr 2021 - 2:16
Je ne sais pas... la tienne semble avoir plus de pétales?
Ici, on parle des différentes formes:
https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/bloodroot-sanguinaria-canadensis/
Ici, on parle des différentes formes:
https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/bloodroot-sanguinaria-canadensis/
Dernière édition par Cloo le Ven 2 Avr 2021 - 12:57, édité 1 fois
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Re: Free Spirit Nursery: le futur?
par OLA Ven 2 Avr 2021 - 12:55
Bref, je les aime tous, c’est la durée de floraison prolongée qui m’intéresse, car on s’attend, ça va TROP vite, pour sanguinaire indigène
J’ai retrouvé la source
https://www.epimediums.com/catablog-items/sanguinaria-canadensis-snow-cone/
J’ai retrouvé la source
https://www.epimediums.com/catablog-items/sanguinaria-canadensis-snow-cone/
A long awaited superior form selected from Sanguinaria canadensis ‘Tennessee Form’ seedlings. Each clean, white flower has 18 to 25 petals, and is 3+ inches across. A strong grower, it quickly forms a dense, prolifically flowered clump, spreading by thick, fleshy rhizomes, 2-6" per year. Blooms for a longer time than the fleeting native form. 5-5.5” tall in bloom, to 12”. It is fertile and produces seed. This clone also seems to holds its foliage longer than the other types before going dormant in summer. A true beacon of white in the early spring garden. $25
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