The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group Launches SEEDit 2026 With Expanded Reach Across Ontario
Lindsay, ON (April 30, 2026) - As gardening season begins across Ontario, The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group is launching the latest season of its widely recognized community program supporting homegrown food and local food security, SEEDit 2026.
This year, 7,500 vouchers valued at $50 each will be available to help residents start or expand home gardens. The program continues to grow with more participating garden centres across Ontario and free learning opportunities designed to support gardeners at every stage.
Across Commonwell Country, the towns and communities where The Commonwell and its broker partners serve, the vouchers help residents invest in seeds, soil and plants while encouraging the sharing of fresh produce within communities.
Voucher registration opens Wednesday, May 6 at 12 p.m. at seedit.thecommonwell.ca until vouchers are allocated.
“With rising food costs putting real pressure on households across Ontario, SEEDit helps turn everyday gardening into a practical way to strengthen food security and support neighbours,” said Tim Shauf, president and chief executive officer of The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group. “It is a simple idea, rooted in community, that continues to grow stronger and deliver meaningful impact year after year.”
Participants are also invited to join a Facebook community of more than 7,500 gardeners, where members share advice, experiences and encouragement throughout the season. In addition, free webinars provide practical guidance on planting, garden care, harvesting, and food preservation.
The program now includes 45 garden centres across Ontario, expanding access and strengthening participation across Commonwell Country.
Participating Garden Centres (2026)
| GARDEN CENTRE NAME | STORE ADDRESS | CITY/TOWN |
|---|---|---|
| Vandermeer Nursery & Garden Centre |
588 Lake Ridge Road South | Ajax, ON |
| Baltimore Valley Garden Centre | 5599 Hwy 45 | Baltimore, ON |
| Serres D. Parisien | 4303 Champlain St. | Bourget, ON |
| Milliken Garden Centre | 1370 Scheel Drive | Braeside, ON |
| Scott's Garden Centre - Brechin | 3719 ON-12 | Brechin, ON |
| Garden Market | 85 Ontario Street | Burk's Falls, ON |
| Rockwood Forest Nurseries | 437 Mark Road | Cameron, ON |
| Stonepath Greenhouses - Campbellford | 527 Grand Road | Campbellford, ON |
| Rutherford's Market Inc. | 205 King Street East | Colbourne, ON |
| Marlin Orchards & Garden Centre | 6864 Orchard Road | Cornwall, ON |
| H. Moise Jr. Feed & Seed | 1433 Pitt st | Cornwall, ON |
| Denise & Sylvain Garden Centre | 767 Notre-Dame St | Embrun, ON |
| Farmgate Gardens |
525 Frankford Rd | Foxboro, ON |
| Birch Creek Greenhouse & Florals | 33849 Chruch Camp Road | Goderich, ON |
| Grafton Co-Op | 10810A County Rd 2 | Grafton, ON |
| Westland Greenhouses | 10133 Lakeshore Rd | Grand Bend, ON |
| Belmont Farmstead | 974 County Road 48 | Havelock, ON |
| Carson's Garden + Market | 1323 Wilson Road | Hillier, ON |
| Sandhill Nursery | 1686 Aspdin Road | Huntsville, ON |
| Gerbers Nursery | 764 Zadow Rd | Killaloe, ON |
| Potter's Nurseries | 690 Golden Mile Rd. | Kingston, ON |
| Garry's Garden Gallery | 5 Commerce Rd | Lindsay, ON |
| Listowel Greenhouses | 7877 Road 164 | Listowel, ON |
| Wendys County Market | 408 Fortune Line Road | Lyndhurst, ON |
| Madoc Garden Center | 13 Concession Rd | Madoc,ON |
| Manotick Gardens & Landscaping Supplies | 2709 River Road | Manotick, ON |
| Grey Heron Garden Centre | 206709 ON-26 | Meaford, ON |
| Native Woods Nurseries | 8484 County Rd 93 | Midland, ON |
| 10 and 10 Nurseries and Garden Centre | 634026 Hwy #10 | Mono, ON |
| Les Serres Robert Plante Greenhouses | 4228 Navan Road | Navan, ON |
| Stonepath Greenhouses - Northbrook | 12309 Hwy 41 | Northbrook, ON |
| Scott's Garden Centre - Orillia | 254 Coldwater Rd W | Orillia, ON |
| Durham Farmers' County Co-op (Orono) | 5968 Co-Op Rd | Orono, ON |
| Westside Nurseries & Greenhouses | 202353 ON-21 | Owen Sound, ON |
| Sunset Nursery Garden Centre & Greenhouses | 2177 Greenwood Road | Pembroke, ON |
| Johnston's Greenhouses | 871 Crawford Drive | Peterborough, ON |
| Les Serres Quenneville | 5690 County Rd 17 | Plantagenet, ON |
| Coville's Greenhouses & Garden Centre | 2480 Second Concession, RR#1 | Prescott, ON |
| Selby Garden Center | 16 Pleasant Drive | Selby,ON |
| The Garden Market | 115 William Street W | Smith Falls, ON |
| Klomp's Home and Garden | 3988 Perth Line 20 | St. Pauls, ON |
| Cozyn's Garden Gallery | 680 Huron St | Stratford ON |
| The Root Cellar | 4699 Hwy 37 | Thomasburg, ON |
| Ontario Seed Co. | 16 King Street South | Waterloo, ON |
| Sipkens Nurseries | 3261 London LineWyoming, ON | Wyoming, ON |
About SEEDit
Launched in 2021, SEEDit is a community initiative founded by The Commonwell to support food security and encourage self‑sufficiency through home food growing. Now in its sixth year, the program reflects The Commonwell’s agricultural roots and mutual spirit, having helped share an estimated 90,000 pounds of produce in more than 670 communities across Ontario. Learn more at seedit.thecommonwell.ca.
About the Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group
The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group was established on January 1, 2014, when three longstanding mutual insurance companies came together as one. This union represented an enduring commitment to preserving a way of life cherished by Members for over a century. With roots deeply planted in rural farm communities The Commonwell has expanded across much of Ontario, focusing on smaller places and wide-open spaces. To learn more about The Commonwell and the impact it makes visit thecommonwell.ca/impact
Media Contact
Miki Paczek
Director, Distribution & Sustainable Development
The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group
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