Here we grow! Garden centres booming for start of season

'We are moving things at a much higher pace than we usually would, but I think people are anxious to get going because it was so warm in April,' said Horlings owner Sam Turner.

With some cool nights still expected over the May long weekend, it might still be a bit early to plant sensitive flowers in your garden. But that hasn’t stopped people from preparing.

Owner of Horlings Garden Centre near Lakefield, Ont., Sam Turner said they’ve been busy so far this season.

“It is super busy this year, and it is busier much earlier than it typically is,” said Turner.

“We are moving things at a much higher pace than we usually would, but I think people are anxious to get going because it was so warm in April.”

She said that since the start of the pandemic, she has noticed a younger demographic getting more interested in gardening.

“That under-35 demographic, I have seen a substantial increase,” said Turner.

“I think maybe it was because they were forced at home, so they were figuring out other things to do.”

She said a lot of people are also becoming more interested in growing their own fruit and vegetables.