The Institut québécois du développement de l’horticulture ornementale (IQDHO) is a Quebec-based centre of expertise dedicated to supporting the ornamental horticulture sector. It serves greenhouse growers, nurseries, sod producers, garden centres and other industry professionals, helping businesses address production challenges and foster growth. IQDHO provides specialized advisory services, skills development, business management support, and the management and sharing of industry knowledge. Its experts travel throughout Quebec to offer solutions tailored to clients’ needs, with guidance that includes technical and economic support.

Research and innovation are central to IQDHO’s work. In collaboration with partners, its experts have taken part in nearly a hundred research projects across different areas of ornamental horticulture. The organization also offers training courses, workshops, clinics and events to strengthen participants’ technical and practical knowledge. Members gain access to a multidisciplinary network and expert guidance to support competitiveness and production. IQDHO further shares information through articles, documentation, videos and other resources, addressing topics such as new technologies, crop production and sustainable development in Quebec’s ornamental horticulture industry.