This is my number one nursery to go to since they are the only one I know of in the region that sells neonicotinoid-free plants. I don't want to kill bees and other pollinators by planting flowers that will harm them so that is a must for me. The staff are knowledgeable and the prices are at the high end but it is worth it. Also worth the drive from Ottawa. I have never had to replace a plant since they are of the highest quality. Other garden centres have given my ridiculous advice in the past (replace all your garden soil every year comes to mind) and don't even know about pollinating killing insecticides so I will choose Make it Green every time.
May 2026
This garden centre deserves way more 5 stars. I’ve been going here for several years now and love the ambiance right from the entrance. Loads of fun wagons to trek along, tons of beautiful healthy plants, extremely well organized per section, walking spaces are nice and wide, feels safe to bring kids and have them explore a little bit. It’s the perfect little outing with a cup of coffee in the morning. If you’re lucky enough you’ll even see Pumpkin, the cat ?. I have planted several perennials from here and they have all grown back strong and beautiful year after year, with proper care of course.
August 2025
This garden centre definitely has a good selection of plants and trees.The people who work there are quite knowledgeable.But the prices they charge are truly outrageous. You may get a gem. But also you have to watch out for plants that are seriously root bound as many plants remain there unsold for years (see photo of $49.99 hardy kiwi). And no return no refund.The bottom line: not a place to buy in quantity, but sometimes Make It Green the only place to find a plant you want. --- 3 stars.
This is my number one nursery to go to since they are the only one I know of in the region that sells neonicotinoid-free plants. I don't want to kill bees and other pollinators by planting flowers that will harm them so that is a must for me. The staff are knowledgeable and the prices are at the high end but it is worth it. Also worth the drive from Ottawa. I have never had to replace a plant since they are of the highest quality. Other garden centres have given my ridiculous advice in the past (replace all your garden soil every year comes to mind) and don't even know about pollinating killing insecticides so I will choose Make it Green every time.
This garden centre deserves way more 5 stars. I’ve been going here for several years now and love the ambiance right from the entrance. Loads of fun wagons to trek along, tons of beautiful healthy plants, extremely well organized per section, walking spaces are nice and wide, feels safe to bring kids and have them explore a little bit. It’s the perfect little outing with a cup of coffee in the morning. If you’re lucky enough you’ll even see Pumpkin, the cat ?. I have planted several perennials from here and they have all grown back strong and beautiful year after year, with proper care of course.
This garden centre definitely has a good selection of plants and trees.The people who work there are quite knowledgeable.But the prices they charge are truly outrageous. You may get a gem. But also you have to watch out for plants that are seriously root bound as many plants remain there unsold for years (see photo of $49.99 hardy kiwi). And no return no refund.The bottom line: not a place to buy in quantity, but sometimes Make It Green the only place to find a plant you want. --- 3 stars.