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About Rideau Roots

Rideau Roots offers fine gardening services and a local native plant nursery in Portland, Ontario. Founded by Corey Evans in 2018, she and her team are dedicated to providing quality gardening services to the community and growing beautiful, beneficial native plants.

 

Corey is a nature lover with nearly two decades of experience in horticulture. While working for a family-run greenhouse and garden centre during her post-secondary education at Trent University, Corey was inspired to begin a career in horticulture. From there, Corey found a path to connect plants and people and moved to Vancouver, BC to pursue her studies in Horticultural Therapy. Vancouver presented a wealth of opportunities, most notably Corey's position as garden program coordinator for a non-profit organization. It was here Corey created a vocational garden program for young adults on the autism spectrum. Corey also worked for a prestigious garden care business where she acquired the skill-set and confidence to maintain stunning landscapes throughout the Lower Mainland.

 

During this time, Corey completed her Organic Master Gardeners certification through Gaia College as well as certification in Business for Landcare Professionals and Ecological Plant Knowledge certificate, with a focus on growing food. 

Following her time in Vancouver, Corey took an opportunity back home at Canopy Growth Corporation and returned back to her roots here in eastern Ontario. In 2018 Corey made the leap to start her own business and Rideau Roots was born, and in 2019 Corey was awarded with the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, presented by the Township of Rideau Lakes.

 

 In 2023 Corey opened the proverbial doors to the Rideau Roots Native Plant Nursery where she continues to expand her offerings with nearly 100 varieties of native plants.

 

A Mama of two little ones, Corey has a special interest in creating opportunities for her clients to engage with their outdoor spaces and experience the benefits of horticultural therapy in their gardens and encourages all to get out and enjoy the forests and lakes of this beautiful region of Ontario. 

Corey Evans in the garden
Residential perennial garden maintained by Rideau Roots

Our Gardening Services

At Rideau Roots, we offer fine gardening services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Our aim is to enhance the beauty and sustainability of your outdoor spaces. We take the time to understand your vision and create thoughtful designs and planting plans that bring your garden to life. Our team is passionate about cultivating thriving landscapes that reflect the natural beauty of the Rideau Lakes and surrounding areas.

Rideau Roots native plant

Visit Our Native Plant Nursery

Visit our local native plant nursery and explore the breathtaking diversity of indigenous flora. During your visit, owner and operator Corey will guide you through the nursery, offering insights into the benefits of native plant cultivation, tips for incorporating them into your own garden and of course, choosing the perfect plants for your unique outdoor space. Come experience our native plant nursery and discover the unique charm of local flora.

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