Van Luyk Greenhouses and Garden Centre

About Van Luyk Greenhouses and Garden Centre

Van Luyk Greenhouses and Garden Centre is a gardening destination located on Gore Road in the Hamilton Road area of London, Ontario. Serving the local community year-round, the business provides a wide variety of horticultural products and professional services for gardening enthusiasts. The centre features over 50,000 square feet of greenhouse and retail space where customers can find houseplants, annuals, vegetables, herbs, trees, and shrubs. Their inventory includes bedding plants, planters, hanging baskets, seeds, bulbs, grass seeds, and soil and amendments. They also carry garden pharmacy items, pest control products, pots, and garden décor. Seasonal offerings vary throughout the year, featuring items such as Valentine’s floral arrangements, Easter décor, fall mums, hay bales, pumpkins, and fresh-cut Christmas trees. Additionally, the business provides professional planting and landscaping services, gift cards, and delivery. Founded in 1970, the business is led by Dr. Suba Sivakumar, who holds a PhD in Plant Pathology and possesses over twenty years of experience in plant science and research. The company describes itself as a community-focused business that grows 80% of its plants on-site using sustainable methods like Integrated Pest Management (IPM). They distinguish themselves through a commitment to social responsibility, partnering with local schools and nonprofit organizations like ATN Employment Services and Leads Employment Services to provide horticultural training and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities or other employment barriers. For customers who prefer to shop from home, the business offers standard and express shipping with a 14-day health guarantee on delivered plants. They utilize special packaging to ensure safe transit and typically ship orders between Monday and Wednesday.