About Us

Blooms Garden Market is a partnership between Lori and David, who have been friends for years. Both have years of experience in the wonderful world of flowers. David with extensive wholesale and growing experience and Lori with retail knowledge and a passion for floral design.

"We felt that we could create something special and share our knowledge and understanding of the horticulture world." Lori explains, "That came together in Blooms Garden Market. Ask us anything and if we don't have the answer, we will find it for you. We look forward to serving East Gwillimbury, York Region and surrounding area residents, with all their garden needs."



Lori Boddy

“Everyone always asks me, where did my love and passion for flowers come from." Lori says, "The answer is simple - my mother. She was an avid gardener and she passed her love of gardening and the joy she had for it with me. Lori has continued to nurture that joy, earning a certificate from The Canadian Institute of Floral Design and running retail garden center's for over 25 years. For her, Blooms Garden Market is the pinnacle of that experience and passion.


David Van de Ven

David also developed an interest in flowers and gardening early, working for his father's landscaping business as a teen. He eventually earned a diploma in Horticulture from the University of Guelph, working in nurseries and greenhouses after he graduated until taking over Caledon Hills Perennials. He later moved the business from Caledon to East Gwillimbury, where he grew up. "I have been able to work with some amazing people on the wholesale side of the business and to get to know some great local businesses. "David says "Blooms Garden Market gives me a chance to build on that and share the knowledge I have gained."