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Parkdale Green Thumb Enterprise is a Toronto-based social enterprise dedicated to creating meaningful employment and training opportunities for individuals facing barriers to traditional employment, including those with mental health challenges, addiction, or at risk of homelessness. Since our first contract in 2001, we have combined environmental stewardship with community impact through climate-responsive landscaping, streetscaping, and plant maintenance services. Our team delivers high-quality work while prioritizing regenerative practices, local resource use, and waste reduction. We specialize in serving Business Improvement Areas, non-profits, hospitals, and community organizations, beautifying urban spaces to enhance local businesses and foster community connections.

Our triple bottom line approach ensures equal focus on people, planet, and profit, reflecting our commitment to social and environmental responsibility. As a member of Social Enterprise Toronto, we collaborate with community partners to expand opportunities for marginalized individuals. Our work extends beyond landscaping, offering participants skill development, confidence-building, and pathways to sustainable employment. With over two decades of experience, we blend horticultural expertise with a mission-driven ethos to create lasting positive change in Torontos neighborhoods.
Services
Interior Installations Plant Maintenance Planet-friendly Streetscaping Commercial Groundskeeping Pollinator Gardens
Details
  • Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
  • We create jobs for marginalized individuals with 70-90% unemployment barriers
  • Our climate-responsive landscaping reduces environmental impact
  • 18+ years of experience serving Toronto's BIAs and community organizations
  • Triple bottom line approach balancing social, environmental, and economic impact
  • Award-winning streetscaping designs recognized by TABIA
Associations and certifications
  • Social Enterprise Toronto
Services
Interior Installations
We design and install interior plant displays that enhance office environments while thriving in varied lighting conditions. Our weekly maintenance ensures lush, healthy greenery that improves workplace aesthetics and air quality. This service combines professional horticultural care with social impact through employment opportunities.
Planet-friendly Streetscaping
Our streetscaping transforms Toronto neighborhoods with flower baskets, planters, and gardens that create inviting public spaces. Using eco-conscious methods and pollinator plants, we maintain vibrant displays from spring to fall. This service has earned multiple TABIA awards for design excellence.
Commercial Groundskeeping
We provide comprehensive grounds maintenance including lawn mowing, seasonal cleanups, planting, weeding, and debris removal. Our services maintain professional property appearances while using sustainable practices that benefit urban ecosystems and local communities.
Questions
What makes Parkdale Green Thumb Enterprises a social enterprise?
We combine environmental services with social impact by creating jobs and training for marginalized individuals while delivering eco-friendly landscaping solutions.
What services do you offer for Business Improvement Areas?
We provide streetscaping with flower baskets, planters, and gardens, including award-winning designs and maintenance programs tailored to BIA needs.
How do your landscaping practices support environmental sustainability?
We use regenerative techniques, local resources, hand-watering methods, and pollinator-friendly plants to minimize environmental impact.
Can you help with commercial property maintenance?
Yes, we offer weekly lawn care, seasonal cleanups, planting, mulching, and debris removal for commercial properties in Toronto.
How can I support your social mission?
Support through donations or by hiring our services helps create employment opportunities for individuals facing employment barriers.
Reviews (1)
Christie MacFadyen
May 15, 2019 Report
If you need Commercial or BIA maintenance work this is your company! They care for people and plants with equal grace...💚