I am pleased to inform everyone that our Fall visit to Linnaea Nurseries in Langley has been confirmed for Saturday, October 4th. This visit will take place rain or shine. In the past, we have found that even though it has been raining heavily on Bowen, the weather has been far nicer at Linnaea, and even if it isn’t, there are many greenhouses in which to take cover.

Please remember that in order to go to Linnaea, you must be a member in good standing for 2025. If you are unsure of your membership status, please contact Ysa Luz at: yltg1700@gmail.com. I would appreciate you did this prior to signing up, as it will save me a considerable amount of work.

If you are new to the Garden Club, this is a trip that you won’t want to miss. Linnaea is a wholesale nursery and does not sell to the general public. While we do not receive wholesale prices, we do receive a sizeable discount on all plants-----the larger the plants, the bigger the savings. If you are landscaping a new property or redoing an existing garden, Linnaea is the place to go. Even if you “don’t need” or “don’t have room for” any more plants, Linnaea is a fun place to visit, and you can always find room for one more “treasure”.

Linnaea specializes in indigenous trees, plants, ferns, shrubs, and grasses, but also carries a great variety of other plants. The inventory is always changing, so each visit presents new surprises.

Please note that the online Linnaea catalogue is not available for our use.

Additionally, John has requested that club members refrain from phoning the nursery with questions about plant availability. Linnaea is a wholesale nursery and is not staffed for this purpose. You will just have to wait until October 4th to see what plants are in stock. John Folkerts and other family members will be happy to assist you and answer any questions on the 4th.

If you wish to participate in this tour, please email me, Pam, at pe7miller@gmail.com, and I will add your name to my list. I would also appreciate knowing if you will be alone or accompanied by someone else.

Everyone is responsible for their own transportation to and from Linnaea. However, if you want to go and don’t know anyone who is going, please let me know, and I will see if I can help you out.

I will send out directions and other relevant information approximately one week before our visit.

As there have been a few issues during past visits, I ask that everyone please take the time to read and follow the instructions outlined in this upcoming document.

John and Wendy would like to know approximately how many people will be coming, so please let me know if your plans change and you are unable to attend.

Thank you, Pam Miller