CHEX TV air date: August 19th 5-6pm Click link to watch this episode online. Providing birds with water is an important part of any garden. Both for drinking and for bathing. Birds are especially attracted to moving water, so if you can add a dripper, spraying hose or water wiggler, you`ll attract birds more quickly to […]
Year: 2016
Garden Gate: Episode 95 – Rain chains (August 5th, 2016)
CHEX TV airdate: August 5th, 2016 5-6pmClick link to watch this episode online. Rain chains originated in Japan and have been used as artistic decorations for the home for many years. You often see them in magazines but to find quality ones in shops has been difficult. But no more! We have a lovely supply […]
Garden Gate: Episode 94 – Sun protection with Dr. Salvaterra (July 22, 2016)
CHEX TV airdate: July 22nd, 5-6pmClick link to watch this episode online Oh the heat! Oh the sun! Who would have thought we could be complaining about too much sun after the last couple of winters we’ve endured!? But, under our breath we complain (a little). Be aware! The occurrence of sun burns and skin cancer […]
Garden Gate: Episode 93 – Clay wine cups & garlic pots with Artist Barbara Taylor (July 8, 2016)
CHEX TV airdate: July 8th, 2016Click link to watch this episode online. My guest on this episode of The Garden Gate is Barbara Taylor from Earthworks Pottery in Burlington. Barbara specializes in non-glazed clay products for the home. Barbara has been making these items for many years and has had lots of success […]
Garden Gate: Episode 92 – Artist Hedy Campbell, Colouring book (June 24, 2016)
CHEX TV airdate: June 24th, 2016Click link to watch this episode online. Colouring books! They’re all the rage this year! It is an activity that seems to bring back thoughts of our childhood. People who like to do puzzles, crafts or had coloured as children are attracted to the many colouring books on the market […]
Garden Gate: Episode 91 – Orioles and Hummingbirds (June 10, 2016)
CHEX TV airdate: June 10th, 2016 Click link to watch this episode online. Want to learn how to attract hummingbirds and orioles to your garden? Check out this episode of The Garden Gate! I share tips on types of feeders they like, plants and also food! Did you know orioles like grape jelly? Yes-it’s one […]
Gordon Hare – Clay artist
Throughout his life, Gordon Hare has had an extraordinary ability to not only see intricate detail in wildlife, but also to capture that detail through three dimensional depictions. Gordon, born in Canada, was introduced to the world of bird carving by his uncle as a young boy and as early as age five Hare was […]
Terry Craig & Jennifer Wanless-Craig – Artech Glass
In the time of the Renaissance, artists had to be practical and versatile. They had to make things people really used. That’s what Jenn and Terry do at Artech Studios. They make art that people can really use. Funny, practical and all made by hand. . Artech is a traditional glassblowing studio nestled […]
Basic Spirit – Pewter (Nova Scotia)
At Basic Spirit they love to design and create products that touch the heart and delight the spirit. All of their pewter is handcrafted in their seaside studio in Pugwash, Nova Scotia, Canada. They use the highest quality pewter alloys available and are privileged to sell our products through many of the finest handcraft galleries […]
Barbara Taylor-Earthworks pottery
Barbara Taylor is the creator at Earthworks Pottery in Burlington. Barbara specializes in non-glazed clay products for the home. Old techniques made new again! These clay wine cups are the perfect way to smooth a young wine or to bring out the best in a well aged wine! The inside of the wine cup is […]