Check out this super cute VW Van! Also known as a Westie (Westfalia). These vans are making a comeback! Just like our vintage trailer, these vintage Westies have almost a cult following! In addition to this piece we have many other stunning pieces of wall art and it’s all made in Canada! Super quality and […]
GARDEN GATE: Episode 225 – Beautiful fall themed soaps, napkins and art (Sept 24, 2021)
Fall is a beautiful time of year when all the colours of the leaves and flowers are so glorious. It’s also a great time of year to decorate with oranges, reds and yellows. Many of our napkins, flags, soaps etc. are these beautiful colours right now. Drop by to see our selection before the time […]
Garden Tips: For the love of (su)et
Love feeding woodpeckers and nuthatches? If so, suet feeders are the way to go, but suet attracts more than woodpeckers and nuthatches, and not all suet is created equal. First, suet is a firm usually animal-fat-based cake filled with fruit and seeds that are eaten by birds. Many bird species frequent suet feeders in the […]
Garden Gate: Episode 224 – Happy Socks! (Sept. 10, 2021)
Do you love soft cozy socks? Do you want to help preserve the environment? Do you want to be happy? Or make someone else happy? If you answered yes to any of these, then we can help! Solmate socks are so cozy you’ll never want to take them off! The colours are super fun and […]
Fall south! Migration is underway
Fall migration has begun. If you’re up after dark on a clear night, step outside and listen. You might hear the thin or burry chips of migrating birds’ contact calls overhead, which they use to keep together while flying south under the cover of darkness. Songbirds fly at night for a few reasons. They use […]
Garden Gate: Episode 223 – Feeding peanut and suet as fall approaches
Now that the pesky grackles and starlings are pretty much gone you can start adding peanuts back into the offerings for your birds. Peanuts are high in fat and help birds stay warm as temperatures cool down. Suet and compressed seed logs contain a lot of peanuts and peanut meal as well. Woodpeckers, chickadees, nuthatches, […]
Garden Gate: Episode 222-Time to relax
August is the month to relax and enjoy! Come and browse the shop and see all of the beautiful things we now have in stock. Solair chairs, outdoor carpets, flags, bird houses, door mats, wall art, wind chimes and so much more. We’re very happy to say that most of the items that […]
Seen any new birds lately?
If there’s one thing that’s boomed during COVID, it’s birdwatching! With more time at home and less abroad, so many have turned their attention to the beauties they share their yards, gardens, and local parks with and are continually amazed by the variety of species so close to home. I (Brenda) saw my first American […]
Garden Gate: Episode 220-Canadian made (July 16, 2021)
Our store opened in 2002 with a focus on gardening, birding and Canadian made. After almost 19 years, you can imagine we’ve met some very talented artists and have been able to help add a touch of beauty to your home and garden. We’ve always felt it important to support local and Canadian artists […]
Garden Gate: Episode 219 – Tools, gloves and other handy items (July 2, 2021)
https://youtu.be/weCmTNlkL2o Besides all of the beautiful wall art, bird feeders and wind chimes, we also carry a good selection of quality tools to help you get your gardening done with ease! We carry hats, gloves, trowels, hori hori knives, expandable rakes, watering cans, weeding tools including our super popular garden bandit and so much more. […]
