W.I.G. Garden Centre and Nursery (Western Independent Greenhouses) update Reopens Saturday March 29 2025 - Burnaby, British Columbia

Kater _.

I’ve been coming here since 2015 and it’s my true “happy place” each spring for all my balcony garden needs.

Excellent selection of succulents and soils as well as a huge variety of flowers, herbs, veggies and shrubs. Also plant pots and fertilizers and decorations galore. Friendly staff are always ready to help. Bring your patience with you for the lines to pay though as this is a very popular place, especially on a sunny weekend day!

Elsa C.

I really like this place. My husband and I found the most variety of succulents. The prices are a hair higher than nurseries around, but the value is in how well the plants are: I noticed their plants are very clean, healthy, and well taken care of.

We purchased some succulents and will likely come back again to buy more in the future.

Sophie W.

I wish I knew this place earlier! The nursery have a great collection of succulent plants, and they start from $4.49. Their pricing are reasonable, and cheaper than the pricing in most of the garden centers in Burnaby/Vancouver area. They also have some annuals, perennials, shrubs, vegetables and etc. You can find most of the common plants to start building your garden. The annuals are on sale now and start from $3.

C P.

Update... July 22, 2024
The lupins died although I did everything possible to save them. Dan from WIG did return my calls eventually and agreed to return my money. I got my money back but I am sad about the plants and the time wasted. The guy who recieved the dead lupins said that the roots were rotten... I only had these plants for 1.5 weeks so, I think the damage was caused before the purchase.

Original review...
Last Sunday was my first time visiting this garden place. Several acquaintances recommended this place so, I decided to give it a try. I was looking for two hostesses but the place only had two and they weren't all that great. I bought one hosta, and ended up buying two lupins, and two small rosemary plants.

I replanted or repotted everything I bought the same day. I followed the instructions on the plastic label and kept the original dirt intact as to lessen the shock for the plants.

The lupins aren't doing well. One is almost dead and the other is trying to survive. I paid $15.99 each and I really would like to talk to someone at WIG but they don't pickup the phone or call you back. I am not impressed with the quality of their plants and it goes without saying that their customer service leaves a lot to be desired.

As for the other plants, they are fine for now but it won't surprise me if they also die. Lupins like full sun, they are drought tolerant, they don't require much water, and they bloom from May to July. I placed these plants in full sun, and after repotting them, I gave them a bit of water. I believe I did all that I was supposed to do to ensure that the plants would be fine but still, they are both dying.

I don't recommend WIG. If you want to buy plants at a good price and get great customer service, go to IKEA.

Anastasia C.

Opened on March 23rd.
Great selection of succulents and good prices (4.99 small, 5.99 medium). Very helpful and nice staff.

Lister C.

Came here this spring for annuals to plant in front of apartment. They all turned out well and thriving in the heat. Mainly begonias and petunias

Naomi S.

I went near the end of the summer blowout sale but they still had an amazing selection at unbelievable prices! Their hanging baskets are some of the biggest, most beautiful, and robust I’ve ever seen AND they won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Hands down the best selection of succulents (both indoor and perennial). The staff are always so fun to talk to and are also willing to share tips on gardening.

Jorge L.

I have been shopping here for years and cannot express my gratitude or appreciation for how much this company has helped everyone I know, including my family. Both brother’s and staff work extremely hard and are very passionate about their work and it shows in their product. I often go here to wander around just to clear my head because of how gorgeous there plants are and end up leaving with my wallet empty and just leave with the biggest grin on my face. They help support hospital staff and doctor’s and people in need and most of their work goes unnoticed. Not today! Go here when you get time, I promise you will not regret meeting the brother’s and staff!