Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Sustainable Horticultural Solutions
Founded in 1985 by Stan and Wilma Vander Waal, Rainbow Greenhouses has grown from a small family-run operation into one of Canada's leading full-service greenhouse suppliers. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability drives every aspect of our work, from seed to sale. With over 5 million square feet of greenhouse space across British Columbia and Alberta, we combine decades of horticultural expertise with advanced growing systems to deliver consistent, high-quality live goods to major retailers.Our team of nearly 1,000 skilled professionals applies precision methods and sustainable practices, including water recapture systems and integrated pest management, to optimize resources while minimizing environmental impact. As a family-owned business, we prioritize long-term partnerships, community engagement, and continuous improvement, ensuring our retail partners thrive season after season.
Services
Greenhouse plant production
Controlled environment agriculture
Sustainable horticulture
Plant distribution
In-store merchandising
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of family-owned expertise in greenhouse horticulture.
- Our 5 million sq. ft. facilities use advanced water recapture and LED lighting systems.
- We pioneered sustainable practices like plant pot recycling and IPM pest control.
- We offer end-to-end solutions from planting to in-store merchandising support.
- Our team of nearly 1,000 professionals ensures consistent product availability nationwide.
Services
Greenhouse plant production
We grow a wide range of potted plants, flowering annuals, and vegetable starters using advanced climate control systems. Our 5 million sq. ft. facilities combine precision growing methods with sustainable practices to ensure year-round quality. Skilled teams apply decades of expertise to optimize plant health and resource efficiency.
Controlled environment agriculture
Our high-tech greenhouses feature LED lighting, thermo curtains, and automated watering systems. These technologies enable precise environmental control for optimal plant growth. We use Argus climate control technology to maintain consistent conditions across 380,000 sq. ft. of glass greenhouse space.
Sustainable horticulture
We implement water recapture systems that reduce consumption by 80% and use beneficial insects for pest control. Our plastic recycling program diverts waste through customer return initiatives. Energy-efficient practices include high-speed roll-up doors and early adoption of LED grow lighting.
Plant distribution
We operate a comprehensive distribution system serving retailers across Canada and the Northwestern USA. Our fleet delivers fresh products directly to major grocery chains and garden centers. Advanced planning ensures consistent product availability throughout the growing season.
In-store merchandising
Our merchandising teams provide hands-on support for retailers, including product placement and display optimization. We offer seasonal presentation strategies to maximize sales potential. This full-service approach helps partners grow their plant categories year after year.
People
Stan Vander Waal
Owner
Co-founder of Rainbow Greenhouses in 1985, Stan Vander Waal has led the company's transformation from a small greenhouse to Canada's largest horticultural operation. His vision for sustainable growth and commitment to quality remains central to the company's success.
Wilma Vander Waal
Owner
As co-founder, Wilma Vander Waal helped establish Rainbow Greenhouses' reputation for excellence. Her dedication to horticultural innovation and family values continues to shape the company's culture and long-term partnerships with retail clients across North America.
Questions
What products does Rainbow Greenhouses offer?
We provide potted plants, flowering annuals, perennials, tropical foliage, vegetable starters, and cut flowers to retailers across Canada and the Northwestern USA.
How does Rainbow ensure product quality?
Our advanced growing systems, skilled teams, and rigorous quality control processes guarantee consistent product availability and freshness from planting to in-store presentation.
What sustainability practices do you implement?
We use water recapture systems, integrated pest management, plastic recycling programs, and energy-efficient LED lighting to minimize environmental impact across all operations.
How large are your greenhouse facilities?
We operate over 5 million square feet of greenhouse space across four locations in British Columbia and Alberta, including Canada's largest glass greenhouse facility.
Do you offer retail merchandising support?
Yes, our merchandising teams provide in-store support including product placement, display optimization, and seasonal presentation strategies for retail partners.
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Brittany Rae
Jun 05, 2020
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Do not work here as a merchandise this company dose not care about you. they will use all your hard work just to let you go right before you hit 3mnts. oh and they will have you train new staff just before leaving. so if someone new was hired for "support" just be careful you are possible training your replacement.
Jackie Stull
May 01, 2020
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Stopped and got my beautiful flowers today. Very nice place. It was worth going 🌹🌷🌸💐🌺🌼🌻
Miguel Antonio Lopez Martinez
Mar 28, 2020
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Hello, you feel very beautiful and nice to work in the arcoris because when you come into contact with the flowers and plants, know from their plantation until their time to bloom, you realize how beautiful it is to know the care of the plants and when you visit the arocoiris you enter another dimension with the amount of beautiful plants that exist
