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Garden Gate: Episode 49 – Outdoor window boxes

Window Box Flowers

CHEX TV airdate: Friday Oct. 31st, 2014 Watch this episode here. It might seem like a strange time of year to talk about window boxes. Afterall, it’s time to put our gardens to bed! Probably by now most of your annuals have been hit by the frost. ?So then why am I talking about window […]

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Garden Gate: Episode 48 – Flags and Mats

Bird Image Doormat

CHEX TV airdate: Oct. 17th, 2014 Click link to watch this episode. On this episode of the Garden Gate I am talking about the beautiful flags and mats that we carry at the shop. An extremely popular product line from Magnet Works, the garden flags are of the highest quality with beautiful designs printed onto […]

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Garden Gate: Episode 47 – Hand made Beer glasses!

Steamwhistle Glass

CHEX TV air date: Friday October 3rd 5pm Click link to watch this episode. OK, you’re probably wondering how do beer glasses fit in a garden shop!? ?Well, they’re Canadian made and you need refreshment after you’ve been working hard in the garden! Right? Or maybe hubby needs a drink after he’s been digging that […]

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Garden Gate: Episode 46 – Liftlock community garden and the garden bandit!

Community Garden

CHEX air date: Sept. 19th, 2014 To watch this episode, click link here. Years ago it use to be very difficult for apartment dwellers to find a spot to create a little garden plot! ?But thanks to years of hard work and lots of great volunteers, there are numerous places where you can plant a […]

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Garden Gate: Episode 45 – Woodstock Chimes for Autism

Woodstock Chimes for Autism

CHEX TV Airdate: Sept. 5th, 2014 Watch this episode here. We’ve been carrying Woodstock chimes for years. ?We love the tone, we love the quality and we love the variety! Over the last few years I’ve had a young family drop by about once a year to look at the chimes. ?The two young boys […]

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Garden Gate: Episode 44 – Griffins Greenhouses

Griffins Flowers

CHEX TV air date: August 22nd, 2014 Click here to watch this episode online. At this time of year, it’s wonderful to visit a garden centre like Griffins. ?Their plants look wonderful (and there are still plenty), the pond out back is so relaxing and there is always someone around who can answer your questions […]

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Garden Gate: Episode 43 – Trellises

Mum Trellis Web

CHEX TV Airdate: August 8th, 2014 Click link to watch this episode. We have a variety of trellises available at The Avant-Garden Shop. ?Besides being beautiful, these are Canadian made and add interest and provoke conversation in your garden. I brought?a few trellises to a local garden centre and picked out a few plants that […]

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Garden Gate: Episode 42 – Plants for birds

Bird in a Plant

CHEX TV airdate: July 25th, 2014 Click here to watch this episode. Birds love seed that you put out in your bird feeders, but in the summer they go crazy for natural berries and seeds that they find in your garden. On this episode I’ll highlight a few plants they you could easily incorporate into […]

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Garden Gate: Episode 41 – A visit to The Greenhouse on the River

Greenhouse

CHEX TV airdate: Friday July 11th, 2014 Click here to watch this episode. I had the pleasure of visiting Greenhouse on the River to shoot two episodes of The Garden Gate. Peter Green, owner, was my guest for this episode and we talked about their beautiful containers and unique annuals. The Greenhouse on the River […]

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Garden Gate: Episode 40 – Concrete Sculptures

Welcome Pineapple Plaque

CHEX TV airdate: June 27th, 2014 Click link to watch this episode. Concrete sculptures can add charm, interest and surprise to your garden. ?Choosing a quality piece can sometimes be a challenge however. ?Often times we find ourselves lugging heavy concrete pieces into tool sheds or garages for winter protection. But if you choose quality […]

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