Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Locally Grown Plants & Gardening Supplies
Southview Greenhouse Growers has been cultivating high-quality plants and gardening supplies in Sudbury since 1986. Founded by Joseph Reid after his experience operating a market garden greenhouse on Manitoulin Island, our family-run business has expanded from five greenhouses to over 30,000 square feet of greenhouse and garden center space. We specialize in locally grown vegetables, bedding plants, and herbs, alongside a diverse selection of perennials, trees, shrubs, and hardy fruit varieties suited to Northern Ontario's climate. Our team of dedicated staff ensures every product meets rigorous quality standards, offering expert guidance to both casual gardeners and landscaping professionals. With decades of horticultural expertise from Niagara School of Horticulture graduate Joe Reid and his team, we provide one-year warranties on hardy plants and extended coverage with Myke growth supplements.Our commitment to sustainability and local sourcing includes partnerships with Northern Wildflowers and Three Forks Farms for premium seeds. Seasonal operations focus on maximizing plant health through controlled growing environments, with expanded offerings each year to meet evolving customer needs. We maintain strong ties to the Sudbury community, operating as a second-generation family business with loyal employees returning annually. Our 12 greenhouses showcase over 200 varieties of locally grown annuals, including specialty collections like begonias, geraniums, and Solenia blooms.
Services
Bedding Plants
Perennials
Vegetable Plants
Grass Seed
Trees & Shrubs
Bulbs
Hardy Fruit
Organic Seeds
Landscape Supplies
Gardening Accessories
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- Family-run operation since 1986 with horticultural expertise
- Sudbury's largest selection of locally grown annuals and perennials
- Specialized in Northern Ontario climate-appropriate plants
- 30,000 sq.ft. greenhouse facility with 12 dedicated growing spaces
- One-year plant warranty with optional 5-year extended coverage
Services
Bedding Plants
We offer Sudbury's largest selection of locally grown bedding plants, featuring over 200 varieties across 12 greenhouses. Our collection includes classic favorites like impatiens, marigolds, and petunias alongside specialty blooms such as tuberous begonias and Solenia varieties. All plants are started from seed on-site and nurtured by experienced staff to ensure optimal growth before sale.
Perennials
Our perennial selection features hardy Canadian-grown varieties suited to Northern Ontario's climate. We carry plants for diverse conditions including sun/shade tolerance, drought resistance, and moisture-loving options. The collection includes ornamental grasses, hostas, coral bells, and ground covers that provide seasonal interest through foliage and blooms across multiple years.
Vegetable Plants
We grow a comprehensive range of vegetable plants including tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and cole crops. Our selection features heirloom and hybrid varieties suited to local growing conditions. The nursery also offers patio-friendly container varieties for small-space gardening and provides planting guidance for optimal harvest success.
Trees & Shrubs
Our nursery carries diverse trees and shrubs for functional and ornamental purposes. Options include privacy screening plants, erosion control solutions, and fruit-bearing varieties. We offer professional-grade selections with one-year warranties and optional five-year coverage when planted with Myke growth supplements to enhance root development and plant resilience.
Grass Seed
We provide premium grass seed mixes formulated for Northern Ontario's growing conditions. Our bulk seed options include specialized blends for shade tolerance, drought resistance, and erosion control. Staff offers planting guidance and recommends white clover integration for low-maintenance lawns that retain green color longer during dry periods.
Questions
When does Southview Greenhouse Growers open for the season?
Our regular season runs from spring through fall, with specific opening dates varying annually based on growing conditions. Check our website or social media for current season updates.
Do you offer delivery services for large plant purchases?
We recommend contacting us directly to discuss delivery options for bulk purchases or large landscape projects. Availability depends on order size and seasonal workload.
What warranty do you provide on purchased plants?
We offer a one-year warranty on hardy trees and shrubs. When planted with Myke growth supplements, this warranty extends to five years covering plant establishment and growth performance.
Can I order specialty plants not currently in stock?
We can special order select plant varieties based on availability from our Canadian growers. Contact us with specific requests during our operating season for availability confirmation.
Do you provide gardening advice to customers?
Our experienced staff offers planting guidance and growing tips for all purchased plants. We provide recommendations on plant placement, care routines, and seasonal maintenance specific to Northern Ontario conditions.
Reviews (5)
Joey Meth
Oct 24, 2021
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Shopping local matters. The person working was incredibly helpful. Look for end of season discounts. 5star service
Johan Ullman
May 25, 2021
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Staff are super helpful and friendly. Been one of my favorite places to go since I was just a sprout. Tried to get a job there long time ago, but they only hire cute girls. I'm not complaining tho haha :p
Jessica Lamirande
May 22, 2021
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Nice stuff. Lots of outdoor plants, not much for house plants. The greenhouses are so jam packed that I felt suuuper claustrophobic (there's just enough room to walk down the isles but even then you're probably gonna run up against the plants), so if that's something you have problems with, this may not be the place for you.
Johnson Kanagaraj
May 15, 2021
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A good place to look for vegetable, flowering, fruit seedlings for the season. They have a varieties of them. The staff guide you in the choice etc of the plants. They also make available varieties of soil for your garden, composted cowdung and sheep / goat manure is also available. Even pebbles for the garden is available in bags. One more thing is the timing and the location of the farm are suitable for most of the consumers.
Cody Wilson-Thorne
May 13, 2021
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The flowers are in bloom. Wonderful selection to choose from. The staff are very friendly and accommodating.