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Spring is here at last, and, with the changing of the seasons, there is no better time to refresh your home. Whether you’ re looking to spruce up your flowerbeds after the long winter, reinvigorate your lawn, or simply create the perfect relaxing space, Bradford Greenhouses Garden Gallery( Bradford Greenhouses) offers the very best in home and garden décor across Ontario.
Renowned as a‘ true Canadian success story’, Bradford Greenhouses’ journey has been nothing short of extraordinary – one that is defined by hard work, passion and perseverance. It all began back in 1956 with a gentleman named Francis Ferragine, who moved from England to Canada with his wife, Chiara, and their three children. The family spent four years working as laborers for local farmers in the Holland Marsh before Francis purchased a property in Bradford in 1961.
In 1975 Bradford Greenhouses opened its first retail location on Highway 11 just North of Bradford. Eighteen years later, Bradford Greenhouses opened its first flagship store in Barrie, and the rest is history. Today, Bradford Greenhouses is a prominent player in central Ontario’ s retail sector and, whilst Francis sadly passed away in 1999, his legacy continues to shine through his family and the business’ continuing success and strong roots.
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In 2025, Bradford Greenhouses approaches a significant milestone: its 50th anniversary in business. To find out more about how the business is blooming, Retail Merchandiser sat down with Kevin Johnson, Store Ops, who shared some exciting updates in the run up to the company’ s golden year.
“ Since our inception, service, quality and selection have been the pillars of our business
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