our story

My Own Greenhouse is a family run small business that has been operating successfully for the past 25 years. Loren Daoust began building greenhouses by hand in a three-car garage that was little more than a shack. More than 20 years later, he partnered with Cynthia Strawson – who had been gardening for even longer – and they co-owned My Own Greenhouse from a new shop near Beaumont, Alberta, 30 minutes southeast of Edmonton.

Now, Loren and Cynthia have moved to Australia and have left the greenhouse building (and the cold weather) behind. Becca Dunne and Shay Daoust (Loren’s nephew) have officially taken over and continue to provide the best quality greenhouses from the same location near Beaumont, Alberta.

For Shay and Becca, My Own Greenhouse is a family legacy. They hope to lead My Own Greenhouse through another successful 25 years of business. Shay has been working in chemical oilfield services out of town for many years and Becca has been working as a psychiatric nurse in Edmonton. Being able to work, learn and create together is a blessing they do not take for granted. Both Shay and Becca love working with their hands, creating something from nothing and learning new skills.

Every three-season greenhouse comes with their personalized customer service, from site advice to installation and any follow-up required. These greenhouses not only look good, they also make you feel good thanks to the therapeutic powers of natural light, soil, water and fresh air, and the satisfaction of growing your own plants

Shay Daoust comes from a family of builders and inventors. He was a part of many odd jobs with his family growing up. Many years later, he began working in the oilfield with a focus in chemical cleaning. Shay spent summers working for his uncle Loren for My Own Greenhouse. Now after intensive training with Loren, Shay is the master builder behind My Own Greenhouse.

Shay loves to create and always has something on the go. He can be found crafting new designs, working on different machinery in the shop and learning gardening in his spare time. Shay has maintained relationships with the company’s suppliers, ensuring

My Own Greenhouse sources the most durable material and locally when possible. Shay grew up in Yellowknife, NWT where growing your own food is difficult. Now living in Alberta he wants to take advantage. Shay especially loves building community and school gardens and hopes to build many more in the future.