Sponsors

Our 2025 Sponsors

We would like to thank our GISC 2025 Sponsors whose support is greatly appreciated and whom without, we could not put on such an amazing educational event!  Take time to visit our sponsor’s websites and find out more about their products and services!

A.M.A. Horticulture

A.M.A. Horticulture is a solutions-driven supplier helping growers discover custom, innovative solutions for their success for over 40 years. We specialize in: Ellepots by A.M.A.; growing containers; growing media; seeding equipment; hydroponic supplies; berry supplies; Al’s Flower Pouch; the Root Smart propagation tray; and more.

Aurora Peat Products

We are a Peat Moss manufacturer and production facility in Edmonton, Alberta. Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss APP-3.8cft & 55cft bales Procision Advantage Professional Blend -PROADV 3.8cft & 55cft bales Procision Classic Professional Blend -PROCLA 3.8cft & 55cft bales.

Ball Seed

Ball Seed, North America’s leading wholesale horticultural distributor, combines extensive experience, innovative thinking and world-class customer service to ensure that professional growers have the best products, most efficient tools and dynamic growing solutions.

Blue Grass

Blue Grass is proudly Canadian and locally owned. For over 50 years, we’ve been dedicated to helping you grow beautiful spaces with quality plants, trees, décor and expert advice all year round. With locations in Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer, we’re here to serve you.

Brett Young

BrettYoung is a privately-owned agribusiness with headquarters in Winnipeg, MB, Canada. Proud of our 80+ year history in agriculture, we employ approximately 200 people in 5 processing and distribution facilities in Canada and in various sales territories across North America serving customers in three distinct markets.

BWI-Acme Enterprises Ltd.

BWI-Acme is a leading supplier and manufacturer for the landscape and nursery industry, offering a wide range of products including wire baskets, burlap bags, bulk bags, landscape fabrics, geotextiles, and more! Our local manufacturing solutions allow us to provide quick service for a variety of sewn products, such as custom tarps, covers and bags.

Cheyenne Tree Farms

Growing ‘Prairie Hardy’ caliper trees, potted trees and shrubs  on 310 acres, along with 14,400 sq. ft. of greenhouse for perennials and grass production.  Main nursery is located 5 minutes south of Edmonton:  24309 Twp. Rd.  510 (Beaumont).

Eagle Lake Nurseries

Celebrating half a century of growing a great business, our family-owned wholesale nursery is a preferred supplier of prairie-grown trees, shrubs and perennials across western Canada and the northern United States. Our values of honesty, hard work and excellent customer service have kept our nursery growing since 1970.

Earthworm Landscape Design Co.

Celebrating 25 Years and thousands of designs in Edmonton and surrounding communities! From horticultural advice to fully imagined drawings featuring decks & patios, water features & walls, and even small buildings, we are here to activate your projects. Our consultants grow flowers and food – you can too! A little advice = more confidence in your gardening skills. Browse through our gallery, check out the design service, prices and schedules. Not sure where your project fits? Give us a call – we are here to help!

Ground Keepers Friend Basket Solutions Inc.

We are your trusted supplier for premium quality wire baskets, burlap and other nursery supplies. We are committed to quality, efficiency and excellent service.

Hort Protect

HortProtect is a comprehensive insurance plan designed for the landscape horticulture industry, including unique coverage and pricing for Health & Life as well as Property & Liability insurance. HortProtect is the endorsed national insurance program of the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association and Landscape Alberta.

Jack Holt Tree Spade

Original Equipment Manufacturer of Jack Holt Tree Spades. Custom built for skid steers, loaders, and truck mounts. Alberta made “Legacy” series is a tribute  after 60 years of growing an industry.

Proven Winners Choice

Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs are selected from the best the world has to offer – from far-away places like Korea and Poland to our stateside development and trial facility in Grand Haven, Michigan. Now, get the inside scoop, along with a bit of wit and humor, from a professional horticulturist who knows these shrubs because she’s grown them. Jane will share interesting tidbits about new introductions and old favorites alike, along with landscape ideas, trends, and advice on making our line of award-winning flowering shrubs work for your business.

Southern Irrigation

Southern Irrigation offers a comprehensive line of products for agriculture, landscape & turf, greenhouse, nursery, mining, municipal and wastewater applications. We also supply small agriculture implements for planting, transplanting and harvesting. 

ULS Maintenance & Landscaping Inc.

Since 1989 ULS has been providing year round services in the area of landscape design, construction, maintenance, and snow & ice control. Through our comprehensive Professional Landscape Management ULS is regarded as one of the most progressive and knowledgeable landscape companies in Canada. Through it all, our core values have remained as a foundation for our company: a Culture of Caring for our Clients.

It is the mission of ULS to provide premiere customer service through a committed effort to Create, Beautify, Sustain and make Safe Landscapes, while building close relationships with our Clients, Team Members, Extended Partners and the Communities we serve.