Urban Gardener

Urban Gardener Our storefront is open Tuesday + Wednesday 12 - 5, Thursday + Friday 11 - 6, Saturday + Sunday 11 - 5. These are services we happily provide free of charge.

You can shop online for pick up or delivery 24/7 at UrbanGardenerToronto.com We first opened our doors in 2015 with the goal to match urban green thumbs with tropical plants for their homes. We're a small but passionate team and we care deeply about our business and the community in which we operate. Whether you’re taking home your first or hundredth plant, we want you to be happy and successful a

s plant parents. For this reason, we offer plant care cards with your purchase, plant advice via Instagram or email, and a blog to address your frequently asked questions. We will take the time in person to show you all your options and steer you away from plants we know won’t work for your space. For those who prefer to work with us virtually, we will be happy to help with plant curation via e-mail. We partner with a few, carefully selected southern Ontario greenhouses. Together, with their growers, we work to provide you with the best quality plants possible. All plants are inspected upon arrival in our shop and treated and quarantined if we notice any sign of pests – an inevitable part of growing plants. We value community and strive to be positive members of our neighbourhood, city and planet. We are more than a retail shop; we are part of a greater eco-system of local makers, small businesses, and Toronto residents. How we treat one another matters, and we commit to practicing our values by respecting ourselves, our customers, and our staff. We welcome all sexual orientations, gender identities, races, religions and abilities. You are safe here. Thank you for being on this journey with us — we couldn't ask for better customers! Because of you, this never feels like work. Come visit us 7 days a week at 1640 Dupont Street or DM us — we promise to talk your ear off about tropical plants.

05/05/2026

A good card = at least 50% of the gift. 💐💌
We don’t make the rules. 🤷‍♀️

Lots of lovely Mother’s Day cards stocked and ready to browse. Swing by and find your favourite.

Looks like the first snow’s on its way - rude, but expected.❄️ We’re balancing it out with a fresh wave of greenies in t...
11/08/2025

Looks like the first snow’s on its way - rude, but expected.❄️ We’re balancing it out with a fresh wave of greenies in the shop.🌿

Come see what’s new before the weekend chill hits. ☃️

Pssst… pssst… wanna see something super cute? 🐈‍⬛ Look at these kitty cat planters made by our local fronds at  🥹🪴  The ...
10/28/2025

Pssst… pssst… wanna see something super cute? 🐈‍⬛ Look at these kitty cat planters made by our local fronds at 🥹🪴 The kind that actually hold your plants instead of knocking them over. 😏 I also use the saucer to stash my rings while I wash my hands - because who doesn’t love a little functional décor? 💁‍♀️✨

They’re 20% off right meow - consider this your sign to adopt one.😻🌿
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We have a Bird of Paradise that has been looking especially lush lately, and it reminded me of a recent trip I made to t...
10/26/2025

We have a Bird of Paradise that has been looking especially lush lately, and it reminded me of a recent trip I made to the Rawlings Conservatory in Baltimore.🌴Their Birds of Paradise have been growing for over 50 years - huge, thriving, and actually flowering (which I’d never seen before!). It was such a cool full-circle moment - seeing what decades of growth looks like, then coming home to our own little (5ft tall 14” wide)😉 tropical beauty holding its own here in the shop.

Some plants really said, “get my good side,” and then refused to have one. 🌿💅From the top, they’re serving full-on patte...
10/18/2025

Some plants really said, “get my good side,” and then refused to have one. 🌿💅

From the top, they’re serving full-on pattern perfection - symmetry, texture, drama - the whole thing. From the side? Cute, sure. But let’s be honest, this is the angle they’d use for their profile pic.

It’s giving quiet confidence, a touch of vanity, and just the right amount of “please, no flash photography.” 📸
And honestly? We respect it. If we looked this good from above, we’d make it our personality too. Come see them in their natural habitat. They love an audience. 🌿

STAFF PICK: Hoya Compacta rope 🎀 Currently competing for “most stared at plant in the shop” 💁‍♀️ If you’ve ever wanted a...
10/15/2025

STAFF PICK: Hoya Compacta rope 🎀 Currently competing for “most stared at plant in the shop” 💁‍♀️ If you’ve ever wanted a chandelier but with more personality (and fewer crystals), this hoya is your girl. ✨

She also goes by - Hindu Rope Plant and has come all the way from India, Indonesia, and the Philippines. 🌏 Those thick, twisty, rope-like leaves aren’t just for show - they make this slow-growing beauty totally sculptural and impossible to ignore. Perfect for hanging baskets or a high shelf where she can strut her stuff.

Once she’s happy and mature, she’ll possibly surprise you with clusters of star-shaped, waxy flowers that smell like vanilla or honey. 🍯 Low-maintenance, forgiving, and all-around charming, she thrives on bright, indirect light and a little occasional water. Basically, she’s easygoing, quirky, and looks good from every angle - we’ve checked 😏🪴

Address

1640 Dupont Street
Toronto, ON
M6P3T2

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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