Canadale Nurseries for 70 Years and Counting! by Peri Hayes Siblings, Tom Intven and Pauline Intven-Casier, speak on the history of Canadale Nurseries. Tom is their President and Nursery Manager, with Pauline holding the role of Vice President and Garden Centre Manager. Rooted in family, Tom and Pauline’s nursery and garden centre has been cultivating a connective sense of community while building their legacy which began with their parents, Bill and Joan, pursuing their deep love of horticulture upon immigrating from Holland. As Tom and Pauline express, “Our goal has always been to offer the widest selection of healthy, high-quality plants in Canada -- at prices that are fair and accessible. Whether you’re a backyard gardener or a large-scale landscaper, we’re committed to helping you grow something beautiful.” “One of the greatest blessings on this journey has been our incredible team. We’ve been fortunate to attract and keep key staff who are not just talented and dedicated, but who truly care about our customers and our company. They are the heartbeat of our operation, and we wouldn’t be where we are without them.” Presently, there are 80 people employed at this establishment -- with a variety of seasonal, part-time and student employees hired every year. Appreciated and long-time team members of Canadale Nurseries share their reasons for enjoying working in this space:
Rick Graham, Assistant Nursery Manager, states, “Canadale has been great to me over the years. Every time I have needed them, they have been there for me. That’s what a family does. I have made life-long friends and relationships that I cherish. I am very grateful.” Kate Holt, Garden Centre Supervisor and third generation of the Intven family, offers, “I’ve had the chance to grow alongside passionate people who feel like family, all while contributing to a long-standing tradition of excellence rooted in community and care. Canadale truly feels like a second home where every season brings new memories.”
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