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44,000 sq.ft. of double poly greenhouses

Canada: Dutch growers cultivate hibiscus, foliage and bromeliads in Ontario

Clen and Angelle van Kleef have been growing Hibiscus since 1988. They met at university where they were studying horticulture and food technology. After working for government and private companies they decided to start their own greenhouse business. In that period their 2 children, Mats and Estelle, were born. What started out as a trial year, has now resulted in 23 years of working together.

Colourful Gardens started out as a 2 acre greenhouse in Poeldijk, the Netherlands. After 5 years, they moved to a 3 acre greenhouse in Honselersdijk. In 1999, the van Kleefs moved to Simcoe, Ontario to start anew on a 1 acre greenhouse, growing hibiscus, ficus and monsterra. As of 2003, the van Kleefs also produce bromeliads.

Colourful Gardens started building at their current location in Simcoe in 1999. The first hoop greenhouse was followed by 25,000 sq.ft. gutter connect in 2000. The last add-on was completed in 2003. At Colourful Gardens Ltd., they now grow in 44,000 sq.ft. of double poly greenhouses.

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