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.
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
Sign Up Now– 2025 Mike DeMars Memorial Tomato Contest
Hello GVGO Members, It’s time to get growing! We're now accepting sign-ups for the 2025 Mike DeMars Memorial Mater Contest, held in honour of our good friend and fellow grower, Mike “Zeke” DeMars. This fun and friendly team-based tomato contest is open to all paid GVGO members at no extra cost. Just send an email to Bob MacKenzie at mackenzi@bmts.com before May 17th to get your name on the list.
Prizes: The team with the heaviest combined weight of eligible tomatoes wins $50 per team member. The grower who submits the single heaviest tomato overall will receive an additional $150 prize!
For Full Details please review the GVGO Member Invite by clicking here
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 2025 NOW AVAILABLE!
2025 Membership: Jan 1, 2025* - Dec 31, 2025
*To receive a 2025 Seed Pack, membership must be paid by February 15,2024
*Must be paid by May 1, 2025 to be eligible for 2025 contests.
