tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post6605089725671188454..comments2024-03-29T01:12:10.224-07:00Comments on The Outlaw Gardener: Colvos Creek, Ave atque valeoutlawgardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-12763191485946927942014-08-19T07:58:00.981-07:002014-08-19T07:58:00.981-07:00Business was going well, I just think that the own...Business was going well, I just think that the owner wanted to do something else. He'll probably still propagate really cool new plants (some people can't help themselves) but without the pressure of maintaining a huge inventory, it'll probably be even more fun!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-22524784099275302682014-08-19T07:55:40.903-07:002014-08-19T07:55:40.903-07:00I so wanted to bring those fragments home! I so wanted to bring those fragments home! outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-73475563345654122912014-08-19T07:55:07.008-07:002014-08-19T07:55:07.008-07:00Thirty some years of being clever, strong, and int...Thirty some years of being clever, strong, and intrepid is probably enough for even the most robust soul. What a gift Mike has given! outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-28215796505518869652014-08-19T07:51:18.305-07:002014-08-19T07:51:18.305-07:00The fragments belong to the landowner and resident...The fragments belong to the landowner and resident on the property so they'll stay there along with his huge collection of interesting stuff!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-82163285118078233332014-08-19T07:50:26.092-07:002014-08-19T07:50:26.092-07:00It was a great place and it was fun to see the pla...It was a great place and it was fun to see the plants one last time. I wonder if some young plant crazed individuals will take the places of these small propagators?outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-20993522663033784312014-08-19T07:48:20.995-07:002014-08-19T07:48:20.995-07:00You're right, it will be fun to look at those ...You're right, it will be fun to look at those plants and think of the nursery that was. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-38498155209908777632014-08-19T07:45:30.133-07:002014-08-19T07:45:30.133-07:00Many of the great small nurseries are going away! ...Many of the great small nurseries are going away! This one had a good run and it's nice that they could leave on a high note. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-82729916954629533432014-08-19T07:42:25.722-07:002014-08-19T07:42:25.722-07:00The property is owned by someone else who actually...The property is owned by someone else who actually lives there as well; the growing areas were leased to Colvos Creek. The property will remain in the hands of the collector/homeowner.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-91659443938926466572014-08-19T07:40:31.838-07:002014-08-19T07:40:31.838-07:00It was interesting to be in the growing areas, pl...It was interesting to be in the growing areas, plant list in hand, and see all the treasures.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-43528132347966249642014-08-19T07:38:03.969-07:002014-08-19T07:38:03.969-07:00It was sweet to get some plants at the final sale....It was sweet to get some plants at the final sale. They will join a few other special ones in my garden from defunct nurseries. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-83229082831661753292014-08-19T07:36:24.094-07:002014-08-19T07:36:24.094-07:00I agree.I agree.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-24277959606665121492014-08-19T07:36:07.252-07:002014-08-19T07:36:07.252-07:00There is sadness but also sharing happiness with M...There is sadness but also sharing happiness with Mike that he will be free to pursue new adventures!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-41641606271333565842014-08-18T19:25:37.495-07:002014-08-18T19:25:37.495-07:00Well, just crapola to see a good indie nursery clo...Well, just crapola to see a good indie nursery close-especially one I've never visited ! Perishable products take staffing and staffing takes revenue , unfortunately there s only so much audience for these niche operations , even in the PNW. Perhaps they will rise again !kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-55250012851938201172014-08-18T18:04:33.033-07:002014-08-18T18:04:33.033-07:00What an interesting nursery, so sad it is closing....What an interesting nursery, so sad it is closing. I love the pile of architectural fragments<br />Deanne Fortnamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17792741755739983035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-2155284982522512972014-08-18T13:14:54.521-07:002014-08-18T13:14:54.521-07:00Looks like you nabbed one of the eucalypts. I bet...Looks like you nabbed one of the eucalypts. I bet this has been a daydream for a lot of us, to own a rare plant nursery, but what an intense way to make a living...if you're clever enough, strong enough, intrepid enough to make a go of it, and it looks like this nursery was able to but wanted to move on and make a change. Bravo to them and you too for attending their closing sale.Denisehttp://agrowingobsession.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-71778490330149578942014-08-18T11:07:52.024-07:002014-08-18T11:07:52.024-07:00It's sad when a nursery closes, but the plants...It's sad when a nursery closes, but the plants will live on all over the PNW and be it's legacy.<br />I wonder what will become of the architectural fragments. I find them very appealing.chavlinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10907844942343152129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-83601786779223196322014-08-18T10:25:02.875-07:002014-08-18T10:25:02.875-07:00It sounds like the kind of nursery that is so sore...It sounds like the kind of nursery that is so sorely missing down here in Northern California. I'm glad you were able to go one final time.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-79849499065833249602014-08-18T10:19:14.007-07:002014-08-18T10:19:14.007-07:00This is a nice sendoff, and planting some memories...This is a nice sendoff, and planting some memories will keep Colvos Creek alive, at least in your garden.rickihttp://bannersbyricki.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-15581162381162491742014-08-18T10:14:48.338-07:002014-08-18T10:14:48.338-07:00I'm glad you were able to give some plants a g...I'm glad you were able to give some plants a good home. It's always sad to lose a good nursery (and that happens far too often).Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-18009355301989084422014-08-18T08:58:52.098-07:002014-08-18T08:58:52.098-07:00Bicycle fence? Interesting.
What will become of t...Bicycle fence? Interesting.<br />What will become of this property? Is it for sale?Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740950362293427086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-20302262023591467722014-08-18T08:32:54.110-07:002014-08-18T08:32:54.110-07:00Another of those treasures that I never got to vis...Another of those treasures that I never got to visit. Thanks for the look at it's final days.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-56327166921348907632014-08-18T06:44:20.000-07:002014-08-18T06:44:20.000-07:00I had heard of Colvos Creek and always planned to ...I had heard of Colvos Creek and always planned to stop in there when I was on Vashon, but never got around to it. What a treat that you got some of his plants at his final sale.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-61986131094121500972014-08-18T06:22:10.129-07:002014-08-18T06:22:10.129-07:00There are so few places that sell rare and unusual...There are so few places that sell rare and unusual plants, it's always sad when any of them closes.DC Tropicshttp://dctropics.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-10116361333706962452014-08-18T06:11:43.055-07:002014-08-18T06:11:43.055-07:00Always sad when you hear much loved and establishe...Always sad when you hear much loved and established nurseries close, from any of the multitude of reasons. It's great that you managed to visit before the doors fully close.Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.com