ABOUT US

Satinflower Nurseries is an ecological native plant nursery and consulting business based on southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia. We are committed to growing and supporting the use of native plants for habitat restoration, ecological landscaping, and community education.

We offer a wide selection of locally sourced native plants and seeds, with a focus on species from southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. 

Our work supports biodiversity through the thoughtful propagation of native species and partnerships with local communities.

Where We’re Located
Satinflower Nurseries operates from two nursery locations:

Metchosin – Located at 4286 Metchosin Road, this site supports potted plants, native seed packets, and a native seed field.

Saanich – Located at 2716 Dooley Road, our new primary nursery location is now open to the public, offering expanded growing space and customer access. Moved from 741 Haliburton Road in April 2025.

What We Do

Native Plant and Seed Sales – We grow and sell a wide range of native species, including grasses, wildflowers, shrubs, and trees.

Custom Propagation – For restoration projects, landscape designers, researchers, and community initiatives.

Community Engagement – Through workshops, collaborations, and outreach efforts that foster ecological literacy and local stewardship.

Biological Consulting & Restoration Planning –  Including site assessments, plant surveys, planting and seeding strategies, site preparation, and ecological monitoring.

Our Approach

At Satinflower Nurseries, our work is guided by a commitment to place-based restoration. 

• Local Provenance 
  We prioritize regionally sourced, genetically local seed. We aim to reduce barriers to restoration by making high-quality native seed and plants more accessible to the communities that need them.

• Ecologically-friendly Propagation
  Our propagation techniques are rooted in the biology and seasonal rhythms of local species. We develop species-specific protocols for seed dormancy, germination, and growth, using soil blends and practices tailored to the habitats of coastal British Columbia. We grow without herbicides, pesticides, or chemical fertilizers.

• Seed-Based Restoration & Capacity Building
  We are building a seed economy for the region—creating native seed fields, and training people in the skills needed to collect, process, and grow native seed. Through workshops, mentorship, and collaborative projects, we share our knowledge and support the next generation of ecological stewards.

• Community & Indigenous Collaboration
  Our work is enriched by partnerships with Indigenous communities, conservation organizations, researchers, landowners, and restoration professionals. We support Indigenous-led restoration and access to culturally important species.

Our goal is to deepen local capacity for ecological restoration and help connect people with native plants and the wildlife they support.

Land Acknowledgment

Satinflower Nurseries (Saanich) is located on the traditional territories of the WSÁNEĆ (Saanich) People. The four village sites and/or Nations of the WSÁNEĆ People on the Saanich Peninsula are W̱JOȽEȽEP (Tsartlip), SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout), BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin), and WSÍḴEM (Tseycum).

Satinflower Nurseries in MEṮŚOSEṈ (Metchosin) is on the traditional territory of Sc’ianew (Beecher Bay), shared with lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples (Songhees and Esquimalt), and neighbouring traditional territories of the T’Sou-ke (Sooke) People.

We are grateful to live and work on these lands and recognize the deep and ongoing relationships that Indigenous Peoples hold with native plants, ecosystems, and cultural stewardship. We remain committed to learning, listening, and supporting Indigenous-led restoration and knowledge-sharing.