Firmly planted

Sun Gro Horticulture ( Sun Gro ) considers itself reasonably knowledgeable on all things garden cultivation . This family-owned company started from humble beginnings back in 1929 as a peat manufacturing business , and has become one of the most prominent horticultural organizations in North America . “ We achieved this both through progressive growth and acquisition over the years . Today , Sun Gro is the leading supplier of growing media products for North America ’ s professional top 100 greenhouse and nursery growers . We also serve the individual gardener locally through multiple retail chain outlets across Canada and the US ,” shares Jason Davies , the Vice President of Operations . In our wide-ranging conversation with Jason , we learn about the developments taking place at Sun Gro , and how the company is pushing to remain a leader in the horticultural industry .