We help your bold initiative stand out against all the other green projects.
Gorilla Gardener
Environmental Services
Calgary, Alberta 215 followers
From food forest to food hall, we design edible green spaces for your bold initiatives.
About us
Imagine if your city integrated food seamlessly into the urban experience, where it becomes a cornerstone of community wellbeing. Landscapes where food forests and community gardens thrive inside bustling neighbourhoods. Unused spaces become vibrant food halls and public allotments. Picture hospital cafeterias serving fresh, farm-to-table meals, or pet parks where our furry companions enjoy nutritious, safe treats. Food-growing spaces that enhance health and foster connections, welcoming a future where design and abundance converge. We are practical plant growers, scientists, designers, hospitality experts, and ultimately optimists. Many years of on-the-ground and around-the-table project experience have led us to think differently about community amenity. We've heard the challenges community builders face as cities are changing faster than ever before. We've seen people struggle to create green spaces that last. We understand that homeowners are looking for something different while community participation is plateauing. Governments are requiring more holistic outcomes from built projects. Maintenance budgets are increasing due to climate change and extreme weather. And food services have unstable access to nutrient dense local ingredients. Our approach is inspired by nature and driven by community. People want access to healthy, abundant spaces, and plenty of them. Position your project where the market is heading. Indoors or outdoors, make your green spaces stand out. Strategy and Visioning Custom Design Solutions Implementation Support Maintenance Planning
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https://www.gorillagardener.ca
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- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Calgary, Alberta
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2022
- Specialties
- design, strategy, education, environmental design, nature-based solutions, and green infrastructure
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Calgary, Alberta, CA
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One of the biggest opportunities in Alberta is our large reserve of underused green spaces. No longer can we accept grass which is barely surviving, and a dying shrub or tree every five meters as success. Green spaces full of food can return value to communities in ways that turf and ornamentals never will.
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A diverse ecosystem that includes ladybugs often indicates a balanced environment. When you create edible green spaces that attract ladybugs—like planting a variety of flowers, herbs, and vegetables—you’re promoting biodiversity. This not only benefits the ladybugs but also helps your plants thrive as lady bugs eat aphids and spider mites. Those same ladybugs then provide food for birds, spiders, and ants among others. The common ladybug sends a ripple of energy through the ecosystem.
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When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. Dandelions used to be a pariah of the lawn. Hours spent digging and spraying and mowing before their puff ball heads could spread more seed. Now we accept them as fantastic early spring pollinator food and soil decompaction legends. Opportunities to view perceived problems as potential solutions are everywhere.
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Imagine a city where neighbourhoods have community driven orchards. Places where food and connection are central to the experience. Where native plants and culturally relevant ingredients can mix in new and delicious ways. Places where community members can learn to care for their own neighbourhood and reap the fruits of their own labour.