How we operate
For neighbours, the township, and anyone else who wants to know what actually goes on here.
Plain language
What happens on the farm
Each thing that happens on the property, and how it's run.
| Activity | Role on the farm | How it's run |
|---|---|---|
| Growing trees & shrubs | Principal use | Our land is planted in field rows of young native nursery stock. Planting, pruning, growing on and selling trees is the core of the business. |
| Resale of nursery stock | Accessory & secondary | While our own fields mature, we also sell finished native trees hand-picked from other Ontario growers, alongside our farm-grown stock. |
| Landscape supply | Accessory & secondary | A small selection of soil, mulch and decorative stone sold mainly alongside our trees. Kept in a compact, designated storage area. No crushing, screening or processing of materials on site. |
| Planting & install crew | Accessory & secondary | A small in-house team that plants our trees and does small bed and stone installs at customers' properties. Work happens off-site. Equipment is stored neatly on the farm. |
Our commitments to the community
- We do not accept fill, excess soil, construction debris or waste of any kind
- Daytime business hours only, and customer visits by appointment
- Low traffic volumes, mostly pickups and our own delivery trips
- Tidy, organized storage with no unsightly stockpiles
- No invasive species grown or sold
Following the rules
We intend to operate fully within the Township of South Stormont's zoning by-law and any site plan requirements, the United Counties of SD&G Official Plan, and provincial rules, including Ontario's excess soil regulation and Ministry of Transportation requirements for commercial vehicles.
Questions about our operation? We're always happy to talk, get in touch.