This place is the best in terms of support for learning about growing. They have a wide range of…read moreproducts, an excellent cloning kit, and the right soils and nutrients for all stages of growing. The friendly, helpful staff willingly gives advice, and discusses the pros and cons of various products and approaches. They have many products for both indoors and outdoors, ranging from grow lights to scrogging nets. They are quite happy to consult with you over the phone, and sometimes will encourage you to email pictures to them so that they can provide more individualized advice. If you are looking to get into this, I highly recommend Tree of Life. There's plenty of parking, and you can order for pickup in the back of the store if you would prefer not to go in. Great place and source of information!

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I may have found my favourite hydroponics store in the GTA. Unlike most hydroponics stores that…read morecater to hobbyist cannabis growers, this store has more products that fit the needs of a vegetable gardeners and house plant addicts like myself. Their website is currently 10% off everything and 30% off base liquid nutrients until the end of this month. You can either ship or pick up. It's out of the way, as it's in Richmond Hill, but the limited-time sale made it worth the trip. Free delivery for over $100 order (with the exception of large bulky items) They have the best selection of hydroponics products for house plant enthusiasts. I'm excited about them carrying Dyna-Grow nutrients and coconut croutons. Great to amend in soil for more drainage or add in your moss poles. You'll only need one bottle of the Dyna-Grow nutrients instead of mixing a few bottles to get all the essential nutrients for your plants... Unlike regular fertilizers, plants can go in the water without soil indefinitely as the nutrient feed has all the vital nutrients. They are also the only physical retailer I know of that carries Swirski mites to kill off nasty pests on your plant and save you from using so many pesticides. They also carry Lechuza pon and pots. They divide their Lechuza pon into individual 6L bags, so you don't get the original bag. However, it's 25% more than other physical retailer in Toronto. I do love the Lechuza OJO self-watering face planter I picked up. I'm tempted to pick up another one in black hair. I wish they carry more affordable self-watering container options for 6-inch and beyond, either cover pots or clear net pots. Right now, it's either Lechuza pots, where it's $70+ or an ugly bucket. A simple white plastic pot that fits a net pot in it would be great. Oh and they have huge 7ft poles for your plants too! Amazing... I can go and on... I might have to make another trip back to pick up more. The staff I've talked to is also very knowledgeable, as they have all their houseplants in semi-hydroponics. There's a ton of stuff in store so be sure to tune in to their website before making an in-person visit to see what you might need. We were the only ones there when it opened at around 11am on Sunday.

their selection is overpriced and they don't know what kind of garden centre they want to be.read more

This is my favourite hydroponics store in the GTA. Prices are reasonable and theres a decent…read moreselection of grow/processing equipment there. Staff are knowledgable and there are several example setups with live plants...seriously...Cherry tomatoes in January !

While you can certainly find better deals online for the big ticket items, it is sometimes nice to…read moreshop in person (and avoid S&H $ on already grossly marked up items) plus you can't beat the know-how and friendly advice offered here.

I've revisited this place twice since my last review, and each visit offers new learnings. On one…read moreoccasion, I dropped by on Boxing week and snagged a massive 50L bag of hydroton/leca. The warehouse manager is kind enough to help load it to my car. It's easier to load that huge bag from this store since this is a warehouse, they have a loading deck for your car to back into. They also cover the bag with a garbage bag so hydroton dust wouldn't get on my car. With a tempting 15% discount on Boxing week, it was an offer too good to pass up. **Update they don't do price matching anymore, at least not beyond 5% off. My recent visit, I didn't end up purchasing the silicate supplement I was intending to get. I was specifically looking for monosilicic acid, yet the brand isn't stocked here. Apparently the monosilicic version, is easier to absorb for plants. Despite this, since the store was conveniently located near my other errands, I decided to stop by maybe for another brand. Unfortunately, they couldn't match the price from another Toronto retailer, prompting me to defer my purchase until my friend can reach a different hydroponics store that carries the brand I wanted. The rates for nutrients and supplements isn't as competitive on regular occasions but I'll definite consider coming here for nursery pots, hydroponic accessories and planting mediums like perlite and leca/hydroton. Keep in mind selection is not as strong for those who are looking for houseplant hydroponic needs (e.g. no pon, moss poles, sphagnum moss, etc). Now, what exactly does silicic acid do for your plants? It's somewhat of a niche supplement, for enhancing a plant's drought and pest resistance. Some enthusiasts even claim it can help variegated leaves retain their vibrant white hues more effectively. While not necessarily a must-have, it's undoubtedly a nice addition for plant lovers looking to optimize their plant's health and aesthetics.

I ordered two bags of Happy Frog soil, priced at $59.99ea. I removed items from my cart until it…read moresaid free shipping. After I placed the order, I was sent an email saying that my order was ready but won't be shipped until I pay another $37 for shipping. I didn't notice where it said I was requesting a quote for shipping and when I asked the response I got back was rude stating " for your information" I requested a quote for shipping, which I didn't. I needed the soil immediately so I e-transferred the extra $37. When the dirt arrived, I noticed immediately that they sent me the wrong dirt. I was sent two bags of Ocean Forest soil at $44.99 per bag. I needed this dirt for seedlings and ocean forest is too hot for seedlings. I missed a day of work and lost half of my grow because of their mistake. To top it off I had to wait for their shipping company to come pick up their mistake. I was never offered any apology or compensation for my troubles or losses. I expressed how quickly and badly I needed this soil. I was told that they would have both bags of Happy Frog shipped to me by the next day. I only received one bag the next day and the second bag the following day. Unfortunately the extra two days I had to wait also cost me have of my seedlings for my grow. I will "Never" purchase anything from them in the future. Decent prices but horrible customer service!!!!

excellent service, very friendly good advise to help me take care of my plants, I will be back with…read morefriends