May 2019 – The Avant-Garden Shop

Garden Gate: Episode 163-Mother’s day gift ideas (April 26th, 2019)

May 7, 2019May 7, 2019 by Brenda

Mother’s Day is Sunday May 12th and we have some beautiful items in the shop that will make her happy. You can go pretty or practical! Pretty hats, fragrant soaps, handmade necklaces, wind chimes, Kawartha candles, garden art….or you can go with more practical items like garden tools, gloves, trugs or tea cups! We can … Read more

Garden Tips: Jewels of the Air

May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 by Andrew Jobes

Some people refer to hummingbirds (“hummers” to birdwatchers) as “winged jewels,’ which is no surprise, given their small size, the males’ brilliant iridescent colours, and the way they flit about. There are 5 hummingbird species in Canada, but only one, the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, in Ontario. Males have bright red throats, iridescent green backs, wings, and … Read more