Urban gardening has bloomed in recent years, and not just for environmental reasons – it’s also about fortifying communities and making our cities more attractive. Whether you’re involved with a community garden, or you just want to grow food, plants and flowers in your own yard, here are some great gardening stores in Montreal.
This is a great place to stop and pick up gardening supplies or plants to add to your yard. They offer a wide range of tools and fertilizers, as well as an array of trees, shrubs, perennials and aquatic plants to complete your yard. They also carry landscaping supplies in case you’re considering some heavier yard upgrades this summer.
If you’re looking to build an indoor garden and keep those plants and flowers growing all year long, look no further than Qué-Pousse in R.D.P. Specializing in hydroponic and soilless solutions for gardening, this store has everything you’ll need to start growing plants and flowers, and keep them flourishing year-round.
Located on Sainte-Catherine, Babylone Hydro-Organique specializes in urban agriculture products. They sell fertilizers, seeds, irrigation systems and even kits to build your own urban jungle. They also offer a service delivering micro-greens and sprouts to aspiring home chefs in the city.
Family owned and operated, this urban greenhouse has got your gardening needs covered, no matter how grand your plans may be. They grow most of their products on site, in their large greenhouse in the east end of Montreal. They source the rest from other local producers. In addition to their garden centre, they also offer floral arrangements for any occasion.
Located in Saint-Léonard, the Gentile Garden Centre that’s part of Mega Centre Montreal offers a comprehensive selection of products and plants for your garden. They boast the largest selection of trees, shrubs and conifers in Montreal, and they also sell fruit trees, such as olive trees, cabernet grape vines, and nectarine, peach and pear trees.
The Atwater market is well-known for its many delicacies and fresh produce. During spring and summer, the market welcomes many horticultural vendors, offering a variety of flowers, herbs and specialty products for the garden.