OUR History
The land where Bow Point Nursery sits has a deep history that strengthens our roots. As one of Alberta’s first established dairy farms, some of the original structures still stand, including a pole barn which is home to our sales centre today. We believe in history, land, sustainability and stories, and are happy that we are able to capture them.
Gerald, the original land owner, worked and managed the dairy farm for decades until Ken and Pam started to purchase small sections of the land in 1988. Acre by acre, Pam and Ken worked alongside Gerald until the farm was a flourishing nursery, and they realized their dream of researching, growing and offering native plants and trees for customers in Southern and Central Alberta.
In 2015, the nursery changed hands once again, but like the slow and carefully guided transition from Gerald to Ken and Pam, our new team is learning the intricate nature behind plant selection, seed collection and propagation under Ken’s leadership. You will often see Ken around the farm, sharing stories, consulting with customers or getting his hands dirty while teaching nursery team members.
We welcome you to Bow Point Nursery. We hope you feel the care and love that was put into this land when you arrive.
We hope that we can create new experiences with you as the nursery continues to flourish, as you grow your own life in Alberta.
WHO WE ARE
Bow Point Nursery is home to some of the most passionate professionals around! Our staff is comprised of horticulturists, master gardeners, foragers and trained Herbalists to name just a few! While our backgrounds are unique, there is one thing that brings us all together and that is an enthusiasm for plants. We offer you highly specialized expertise on any project you can imagine from large scale developments to small plot food forests. Our knowledge is specifically based around what our experience shows will survive and thrive here in Alberta. Let us share this with you!
Community Testimonials
Thanks for the great presentation to the Master Gardeners. I so appreciate your ongoing support to the program.
Jane Reksten, Botanical Education Coordinator, Calgary Zoo Master Gardener Program
On behalf of the Cross Conservation Area, I would like to thank you for your generous donation of
gift certificates to our Volunteer Celebration of Success.
Katherine Mouton, Cross Conservation Area