PROUDLY GROWN IN CANADA

At every step of the journey – from tiny young plants to those you bring home from your local garden centre – Proven Winners is working to support Canadian businesses and home gardeners from the ground up. Young plant producers from around the world ship starter plants to Canadian-owned growers across Canada. These Canadian growing operations, many of which have been family-owned for generations, produce the retail-ready plants you purchase from your local garden centres.

Each step of the growing process involves Canadian-owned businesses serving Canadian gardeners. In fact, 98% of the revenue generated from Proven Winners plants grown in Canada stays in Canada.

Canadian Growers

It has always been our practice to partner with the best Canadian businesses to produce our plants to our exacting brand standards. It is only by working together that we have become The Brand Gardeners Trust^™.

We are proud to call Canadian family-owned propagators – Ed Sobkowich Greenhouses of Ontario and Nordic Nurseries of British Columbia – our friends and trusted brand partners nearly since the inception of our brand more than 30 years ago. Together, they have cultivated millions of young plants with passion, precision and purpose so your garden will flourish.

398 Maple Avenue.
Grimsby, ON L3M 3B9
Canada
905.945.8870
Fax 905.945.1499
www.sobkowich.com

Ed Sobkowich

Owner of Ed Sobkowich Greenhouses, Ltd. of Grimsby, Ontario. Leading production of Proven Winners plants primarily in the eastern half of Canada since 1997.

29386 Haverman Road
Abbotsford, BC V4X 2P3
Canada
604-607-7074
Fax: 604-607-7073
www.nordicplants.com

Glenn Andersen

Owner of Nordic Nurseries, Ltd. of Abbotsford, British Columbia. Leading production of Proven Winners plants primarily in the western half of Canada since 1996.

Canadian Retailers

When you shop local for Proven Winners in Canada, you aren’t just buying great plants. You are:

• Keeping your hard-earned dollars in your local economy

• Supporting local businesses, many of which are owned by families who live in your community

• Lowering your carbon footprint by shopping close to home

• Buying plants that are well-adapted to and hand-selected for your climate by local experts

FIND A CANADIAN GARDEN CENTRE

Spruce It Up Garden Centre of Calgary, Alberta

“Here at Spruce It Up, over the last almost 20 years, we have had so many great new varieties from Proven Winners that are proven to grow in our climate. It has allowed us to bring more than yellow potentilla and junipers here to Calgary. We now grow hydrangeas, even better potentillas and so many other great varieties that are all Canadian-grown. We are proud to sell Proven Winners here at Spruce It Up Garden Centre.”

Meryl Coombs, owner/president
Spruce It Up Garden Centre, Calgary, AB

“In 2017, we made the decision to expand our product offering by incorporating a wider range of Proven Winners branded plants. Since then, we’ve seen significant, consistent growth in sales each year. This success can be attributed to Proven Winners’ continuous introduction of exciting new plants, their extensive marketing efforts across various media platforms, and the wealth of resources available through their plant library for obtaining POP materials. Additionally, their openness to considering suggestions tailored to the Canadian market has further strengthened our partnership. We are proud of our relationship with Proven Winners and look forward to continued growth together.”

Scott Beckham, nursery & perennial manager
St. Jacobs Country Gardens, Elmira, ON

Canadian Trial Gardens and Landscape Professionals

Don’t just take our word for it – these trusted Canadian professionals have worked extensively with Proven Winners and know the very best plants for the varying climates across the country.

University of Guelph Ornamental Trial Garden

Located along the entrance to the Guelph Turfgrass Institute, this trial garden’s ample growing space allows gardeners to see which flowers and plants perform best in southwestern Ontario’s climate.

Sawaya Garden Trial

Sawaya Garden Centre and research facility of Waterford, Ontario, is uniquely driven by innovation, connection and communication. Led by Melhem Sawaya, renowned consultant and founder of Canada’s #1 horticultural research centre, every one of Sawaya’s plants is professionally tested and grown for Canadians.

Proven Winners Certified Landscape Professional Samantha Ulasy – Owner, Margaret Valley Landscaping, Ltd. – West Kelowna, BC

Woman-founded and managed Margaret Valley Landscaping of British Columbia was launched by Samantha Ulasy in 2019. As her business grows, it has been recognized through numerous awards and articles as she serves to empower other women to begin their own entrepreneur journeys. The business specializes in design, consulting, renovations, plant health and knowledge, seasonal displays and regular maintenance.

Proven Winners Certified Landscape Professional Krista Irving – Owner, Miss Muskoka Landscapes – Bracebridge, ON

Founded by Krista Irving in 2019, Miss Muskoka Landscapes is one of few female-owned and operated landscape companies serving the Muskoka Region of Ontario. The company’s goal is to help clients experience the joys of living to the fullest while exceeding garden care expectations. They specialize in container and landscape design, consulting, and renovation.