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The Horticultural Coop is a buying group that brings gardening and landscaping entrepreneurs together and supply them with goods and services so that they can benefit from one-of-a-kind advantages.

We rely on our collective strength to propel our community—all while providing a successful environment that fosters success and well-being.

Our roots

The Horticultural Coop took root in 1987. It was born out of the desire of a group of four entrepreneurs who were committed to sharing and cooperation. They joined forces to optimize resources and make the procurement process much easier.

Since then, The Horticultural Coop has devoted itself to helping its member companies grow and flourish. It now has more than 120 members, connected through their passion for horticulture and landscaping. Our vision is to be a high-performance co-op for members and suppliers to enrich everyone’s future.

Although times have changed, our values remain intact. Sharing, courage, innovation, respect and fairness frame everything we do.

Cultivating sustainable development

is in our nature

actions that speak :

The B Corp Certified Cooperative

We can now share exciting news that marks the culmination of 38 years of dedication and sustained efforts: our cooperative is now B Corp certified.

The New Sustainable Development Charter

This charter is a communication tool designed to showcase our commitment to more sustainable practices.

Jardin Pro : Valérie Boilard & Édith Poirier, share their journey with us

In late 2020, The Horticultural Coop launched the first cohort of eco-responsible business practices in collaboration with Addere. This initiative was made possible thanks to Ecoleader funds.

This approach brought together 36 members and suppliers, and facilitated the acceleration of the adoption of a strategic and comprehensive approach to sustainable development in volunteer companies, as well as the implementation of structured and concrete actions.

Les Jardins de Babylone: Véronique Pepin tells us their story!

In late 2020, The Horticultural Coop launched the first cohort of eco-responsible business practices in collaboration with Addere. This initiative was made possible thanks to Ecoleader funds.

This approach brought together 36 members and suppliers, and facilitated the acceleration of the adoption of a strategic and comprehensive approach to sustainable development in volunteer companies, as well as the implementation of structured and concrete actions.

Pierre-Alain Poirier: He tells us how far we've come

In late 2020, The Horticultural Coop launched the first cohort of eco-responsible business practices in collaboration with Addere. This initiative was made possible thanks to Ecoleader funds.

This approach brought together 36 members and suppliers, and facilitated the acceleration of the adoption of a strategic and comprehensive approach to sustainable development in volunteer companies, as well as the implementation of structured and concrete actions.

Podcast

Discover the podcasts powered by the The Horticultural Coop, highlighting the eco-friendly actions and successes of its members, as well as those in the horticultural industry.

The Horticultural Coop, rooted in the present and looking towards the future

The Horticultural Coop, rooted in the present and looking towards the future

The sustainable development activity report allows us to share with you the progress we have made in this area. It contains the commitments, the different actions and experiments, as well as the tools developed.

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OUR COMMITMENTS

To guide our actions in connection with our sustainable development approach, we have identified five priority commitments.

ntegrating Sustainable Development Principles

Promoting Sustainable Practices

Reducing Environmental Impact

Responsible Sourcing

Valuing Human Capital

The team

Board of Directors:

The Board is the The Horticultural Coop’s true ecosystem, and it harmonizes ideas, assesses risks and nurtures growth, while preserving balance and sustainability. Its mission is to guide the co-op towards a flourishing future.

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The co-op team

The head office team is an extension of your own team. The Horticultural Coop employees cultivate close ties with members, and together we preserve our co-op’s natural harmony.

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Do you want a flourishing career?

Explore the possibilities with us.

Reap the rewards of having a career with us.

HEALTH

24/7 telehealth service

FLEXIBILITY

A policy of accountability and the possibility of working from anywhere in the world

RELAX

3 weeks of vacation

HO HO HO break

4 days off between Christmas and New Year’s Day

IT’S YOUR TURN

Get the day off on your birthday

INSURANCE

Great insurance coverage

SAVINGS

A group RRSP program

GROWTH

2 annual meetings to define a development plan

OFFICES

An inspiring space in which it feels great to come together to create

Explore our job offers!

The basic criteria for becoming a Member

You have :

  • The same values as us
  • A booming and vibrant gardening/landscape/deck building business
  • A mind full of ideas and the audacity to share them
  • $100,000 in annual purchasing capacity
  • Solid financial statements
  •  Positive working capital

That’s good; so do we!

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The basic criteria for becoming a Supplier

You have:

  • The same values as us
  • Delivery reliability: A solid reputation in terms of meeting delivery deadlines and reliability in supplying the products requested. Ability to supply a majority of our members.
  • Product quality: The products supplied must be of high quality, meet the standards and requirements specified, and conform to the members’ expectations.
  • Production or distribution capacity: The supplier must be able to meet the demand of all members in terms of production/distribution volume and the ability to adjust according to member demand
  • Competitive prices: As part of a buying group, members expect competitive prices so that they can maintain a reasonable profit margin while remaining competitive in the market.
  • Customer service: The supplier must provide excellent customer service, be responsive and proactive to member requests and provide adequate support in the event of a problem or question.
  • Respond to a need: Ensure that needs are filled in terms of the supply of goods and services to our members.
  • Reputation and references: The supplier’s reputation in the market, as well as their references from other customers can be taken into account to assess their credibility and professionalism.
  • Ability to innovate: A supplier that is capable of providing innovative solutions and proposing new products or improvements can be an asset for members and help them stand out from the competition.
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