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The Gardens of Mien Ruys - a book review

I don't know how I missed her, but I was totally unfamiliar with Mien Ruys. A beautiful new book The Gardens of Mien Ruys details her life and work. Born in the Netherlands in 1904, she was the daughter of Bonne Ruys, who founded Moerheim Nursery in 1888. She grew up in a liberal atmosphere and encouraged to learn and study. She found great comfort in the natural world around her and learned all the plants in her father's nursery at a young age. After leaving school at the age of 19, she knew that she wanted to work in the garden center. The Moerheim Nursery, in addition to selling plants, had an on-site design studio where they published a detailed catalog and sold landscape design plans to customers. It was in the design studio where Ruys first began to work and she was soon encouraged to venture beyond her country and study abroad. Her father's connections helped her secure a traineeship with Wallace & Sons Nursery in Tunbridge Wells in England. There, she met Gertr...
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Coldwater Nursery Open House - May 4-5



If you haven't been to Coldwater Nursery yet then this weekend would be a good time to go. I was very impressed with their stunning displays of plants, hanging baskets and window boxes. They have a nice selection of shrubs and trees in the outside garden center and the greenhouse is full of colorful annuals. You can tell that the plants are well cared for and I've had good luck with everything I've bought from them in the past.

 Here are the details about their Open House this weekend:

 Location: 1001 Koonce St. (Behind Dale's Restaurant)
When: Saturday, May 4 from 8 - 6 pm
Sunday, May 5 from 1 - 5pm

Door prizes - Hamburgers & Hot Dogs (Sat. only) - Specials - Door Prizes







Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. CarolMay 3, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Oh those window boxes are to die for! Wish I had them. Looks like my kind of place! Have a great weekend. Carol

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  2. Lucy Corrander Now in Halifax!May 3, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Not over-struck on bright colours but I love the smell of geranium leaves.

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  3. HolleyGardenMay 4, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    What a beautiful nursery! Hamburgers and hot dogs, too! Sounds like a great time!

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  4. sharonMay 4, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    what a cool display

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  5. Lisa at GreenbowMay 5, 2013 at 4:14 AM

    Now the question is... What did you bring home??

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  6. outlawgardenerMay 5, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    Looks like a great place & a fun event! How much lighter is your wallet?

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