Where To Find Native Plants
Buying native plants from local sellers is a fantastic way to enrich your garden. It’s often easier than growing from seed, and mature plants establish quickly, helping to create a thriving native ecosystem.
Supporting local plant sellers not only benefits your garden but also strengthens your community. To make it easier for fellow gardeners, we’ve compiled a list of native plant sellers in Southern Ontario—a great starting point, especially since most nurseries carry few, if any, native plants.
Joining local gardening groups can also be a valuable resource. Platforms like Facebook host numerous groups dedicated to native gardening, where members share insights, announce plant sales, and promote community events.
Additionally, universities and Botanic Gardens frequently offer resources for finding native plants and seeds. Check with local institutions to see if they provide any helpful guides or programs.
For a broader search across Canada This is an interactive map of native seed and plant sellers. The tool even indicates whether businesses sell exclusively native plants or carry invasive species, making it a great way to shop responsibly while supporting small businesses.
Lastly don’t forget if more people express interest in native plants, nurseries will take notice. Let your local garden centres know you want native species—they rely on customer demand when deciding what to stock. Ask about their selection and request native plants when you visit. If enough gardeners inquire, it can push nurseries to carry more native varieties.
You can also take it a step further by organizing petitions, contacting nursery owners, or rallying fellow gardeners to request change. Many nurseries simply aren’t aware of the growing demand, and by voicing our collective interest, we can shift the industry toward more sustainable and ecologically beneficial options.
Where to Find Native Plants:
ON Native Plants. Located in Hamilton, ON. Their online store is full of options and each year they introduce new plants they may not have had previously. They offer pickup or delivery within Ontario.
Native Plants in Claremont. Sells native plants in store and also delivers to the Greater Toronto Area
Bee Sweet Nature Company. Located in Guelph ON selling native plants. They are also bee keepers who sell local honey and other products.
Origin Native Plants. Located in Guelph ON. They specialize in growing native plants. They offer pickup and can deliver within Ontario and Quebec.
Not So Hollow Farm. Native plant nursery located near Barrie Ontario.
Ontario Flora. A native plant nursery located in Markdale Ontario, specializing in wholesale and restoration projects. Their nursery is by appointment only. You can order online for pickup.
Pollin’ Gardens. A native plant nursery located in Zephyr Ontario, about an hour drive from Toronto. They have a demo garden that can be toured before planting your own native garden. They are by appointment only.
Verbinnen’s Nursery. Native plant nursery located in Hamilton ON. They sell wholesale only. For retail they sell through ON Native Plants.
Kayanase Ecological Restoration & Nursery. Located in Ohsweken, ON about a 30 minute drive from Hamilton. They are a native plant nursery that specializes in ecological restoration and education.