About us

Ongoing Strategy to Expand Our Scope and Capabilities

We take pride in staying current with industry best practices and sustainable methods. In addition to our training, we work closely with local nurseries to source a diverse and thriving selection of plants and trees that thrive in the Georgian Bay region.

Whether you’re looking to restore a garden, plant trees, or maintain your landscape, our experience and partnerships ensure exceptional results.

Meet the Owner

Andrew Major

Andrew Major is the Owner and Principal of Georgian Bay Garden, a trusted landscape and horticultural company serving clients throughout the region. With over 20 years of hands-on experience, Andrew brings a rare combination of academic depth, practical expertise, and genuine passion to every project.

Andrew holds a Bachelor’s degree in Classical History from Queen’s University and a Master’s degree from the University of Ottawa. Complementing his academic background, he earned a Diploma in Fish and Wildlife from Sir Sandford Fleming College, aligning his formal education with his lifelong interests in landscaping, arboriculture, and ecological stewardship.

Known for his thoughtful approach and attention to detail, Andrew leads Georgian Bay Garden with a focus on long-term plant health, site-specific solutions, and exceptional client service. His work is grounded in both horticultural science and real-world experience, ensuring landscapes that are not only beautiful, but sustainable and well cared for.

Andrew lives in the countryside of Duntroon with his two young children, surrounded by gardens, chickens, and plenty of trees. As a family, they enjoy camping, biking, soccer, and spending time outdoors, fostering a deep appreciation for nature and wildlife that naturally carries into Andrew’s professional work.

Let’s Talk!

Contact us today to schedule a consultation—we’re happy to help grow your ideas into something beautiful.

Accreditation & Expertise

With over 10 years of hands-on experience in the arboricultural field, Georgian Bay Garden is rooted in both education and practical knowledge. Our team brings together a strong foundation in Arboriculture and Horticulture, backed by a Fish & Wildlife degree, and enhanced through continued professional development.

Our Credentials Include:

  • Pruning & Maintenance Certification — Landscape Ontario
  • Arboriculture & Horticulture Studies and Tree Planting — University of Guelph
  • Tree and Plant Identification Via Fish & Wild life — Sir Sanford Fleming
  • Volunteered planting a Chanticleer pear tree for the Collingwood Rotary Club in honour of a member of our community.
  • Volunteered Gardening – Meaford General Hospital
  • Pruning & Maintenance Certification — Landscape Ontario
  • Arboriculture & Horticulture Studies and Tree Planting — University of Guelph
  • Tree and Plant Identification Via Fish & Wild life — Sir Sanford Fleming
  • Volunteered planting a Chanticleer pear tree for the Collingwood Rotary Club in honour of a member of our community.
  • Volunteered Gardening – Meaford General Hospital

We take pride in staying current with industry best practices and sustainable methods. In addition to our training, we work closely with local nurseries to source a diverse and thriving selection of plants and trees that thrive in the Georgian Bay region.

Whether you’re looking to restore a garden, plant trees, or maintain your landscape, our experience and partnerships ensure exceptional results.

Testimonials

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Miriam Gray – regular customer

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Alex White – regular customer

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John Doe – regular customer

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James Swift – regular customer