Rain Chains are like jewelry for your house! They can add unique character to a home or garden. These are hung where your downspout usually goes so the rain trickles through them. This is neat to watch but it also makes a relaxing sound. They can be left in place year round as ice accumulation […]
Month: March 2023
GARDEN GATE: Episode 262 – Handmade Easter items by Stitch By Stitch (March 24, 2023)
Easter is coming up very soon! Have a look at some of the unique items you can find in the shop! These beautifully handmade products are a Fairtrade item from overseas and have been produced in a safe and democratic workplace. The producers are paid a fair wage and most importantly the workers have the […]
GARDEN GATE: Episode 261 – Canadian art for your homes and gardens! (March 10, 2023)
The right piece of art can really enhance the overall feeling of a space. Whether it’s for your home, garden or outdoor spaces you’ll be able to find it at the Avant-Garden shop! We support several Canadian artists: Rugged Coast is a group of Indigenous artists from British Columbia. Murals in Metal are a family-owned […]
Garden Tips: Woodpeckers and other cavity nesters
Our year-round resident cavity nesters are getting busy with courtship and breeding behaviours, well ahead of the migrants, most of whom start returning from their southern breeding grounds in late-April. Behaviours to watch and listen for include calling/singing (nuthatches & chickadees), drumming (woodpeckers), ritualized displays (keep an eye open for dance-like movements between birds), and […]
