ABOUT US
Making Mother Nature Accessible To All
Our goal is to get the world growing—bringing people and plants together to yield healthy, sustainable harvests.
Our Founding Story
Our founders started AVA by reimagining indoor gardening to make it easier for anyone, especially those without access to outdoor space, to be able to grow their own food.
Today, we’re making gardening accessible to all. Our plants are science-driven experiments to optimize quality and flavour while minimizing our impact on the planet. We’re giving new meaning to hassle-free with ready-to-plant seedlings for hydroponic and soil-based gardens.
What We Stand For
We believe in bringing the love of gardening to every home, no matter the size.
Embracing a plant-first perspective
Connecting people to better food
Empowering a community of growers
Our Team
We aim to inspire our team members, customers, and partners to explore alternatives to the traditional food system. Our diverse team creates new experiences in food, gardening, and science. Consider this your invitation to join us on the journey.
We innovate on our own, and we work with a diverse group of like-minded collaborators—scientists, home cooks, chefs, farmers, and writers to create value for our community.
Awards
2017
GRAY’s Pitch Tank Winner Air Canada Sustainability Award
2018
Veuve Clicquot - New Generation Award Finalist Small Business BC - Best Innovation Award Canadian SheEO Pitch 4 the Purse Top 3 Finalist
2019
Good Design Award - Consumer Products
BC 30 Under 30 2019 - Valerie Song
CES - Trend Forward Winner ($10,000)
Ready to Rocket - Emerging Rocket - Agri-Food
Alpha Lab HardwareCup - Silicon Valley Regional Winner ($3,000)
Pitch@Palace - Vancouver Top 10 Finalist
TechCrunch Top 5 Pick
Artificial Intelligence Awards - Best Indoor Smart Garden
2020
Ready to Rocket - Emerging Rocket - Agri-Food