A History of "Growing" Family Success

Holland Park Garden Centre was founded by Jim Pepetone in 1966 in the west end of Toronto, Ontario. Shortly after this Jim was joined by his brother Joe. They began by selling box plants and nursery stock along with fertilizers, insecticides and garden tools.

They relocated to Burlington, Ontario, in 1974 and built the present location in 1981. A second location in Dundas, Ontario was added in 1989. The business is presently owned by Joe, his wife Anita and their daughter Jennie.

The Burlington Garden Centre encompasses 6.5 acres with a 50,000 square-foot showroom / greenhouse. We have been able to expand our product line over the years to include patio furniture, landscape design service, water gardening and a unique Christmas display featuring crafts, gifts, decorations, everlasting and live trees and related accessories. In 1989 a second location was opened in Dundas. This store boasts a unique retail greenhouse design that allows customers easy access to products and services.

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