OUR MISSION
The GVGO is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growing of giant vegetables for the purpose of competition, display and enjoyment. We are a family oriented group of gardening enthusiasts, formed to unite all the giant vegetable growers of Ontario & Canada by promoting and sharing our vast knowledge and experience with all growers.
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As Canada's largest Giant Vegetable Club, we would like to extend our hand out to all the growers of Ontario and throughout the world to help our members understand the importance of good gardening practices & to help them reach their goals……Good Luck.
Mike Demars Memorial
The GVGO will run the 2023 Mike Demars Memorial Mater Contest. Thanks to long time grower and Hall of Famer Bob MacKenzie for stepping up and running the contest. Let's have a record amount of entries this year!
GVGO will provide prizes to each winning team member (GVGO member) when the results are in at the end of the year. Please email your entry to Bob which is to include your name, email address and weights of your best 2 tomatoes to date. Cut off is June 10, 2023. The teams will be made and sent out for all to see, good luck and thanks again Bob!
Send info to mackenzi@bmts.com
WELCOME TO GVGO!
Welcome to the Giant Vegetable Growers of Ontario (GVGO) website!
The GVGO is Canada's largest gardening club, focusing on growing giant pumpkins & many other varieties of giant vegetables. Here you will find all the info you need to get you & your family started growing giant vegetables.
Join Us & receive free seeds to get you going on the right track & use our discussion board to ask experienced growers for their help & advice! .... FIND OUT MORE!
GVGO MEMBERSHIP 2024 NOW AVAILABLE!
2024 Membership: Jan 1, 2024* - Dec 31, 2024
*To receive a 2024 Seed Pack, membership must be paid by February 15,2024
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*Must be paid by May 1, 2024 to be eligible for 2024 contests.
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2023 was a fun and exciting year at our provincial weigh offs! Find the list of provincial weigh off results here!
SEED SORTING
Seed Sorting done by Jeff Warner. Send only pre-packed and labeled seeds for distribution to:
Jeff Warner
487413 Aidie Creek Rd,
Englehart, ON P0J 1H0
CONTACT US
Giant Vegetable Growers of Ontario
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1650 Fourth Line Rd. N. Dummer
Douro Dummer, ON
K0L 2H0
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