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Garden Gate: Episode 54 – Northern Smittens

Turquois Mittens

CHEX TV airdate: Friday January 9th between 5 and 6pm Click link to watch video here. On her way back from the One of a Kind Show, Josee Huard, maker of wonderful Northern Smittens dropped in to talk with me about her work. Northern Smittens are one of a kind felted wool mittens handcrafted from […]

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Garden Gate: Episode 53 – Once around the shop for Christmas gift ideas

Steamwhistle Glass

Chex air date: Dec. 19th, 2014 Click link to watch this episode. We have so many beautiful things in the shop, sometimes it’s hard to choose! ?But we are here to help! Guys love our beer glasses, thermometers and rain gauges. Tilley hats and tools too! ?That’s just a start – watch the video for […]

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Garden Gate: Episode 51 – Recycled socks. puppets and mittens!

Daffodil Socks

CHEX TV air date: Friday Nov. 28th, 2014 Click link to watch video here. On this episode of the Garden Gate I’m talking about recycled content in some of our products. ?Instead of using new materials, these businesses all use recycled materials to make their products. ?This means less pollution in the environment and also […]

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Garden Gate: Episode 50! – Maxwell pottery & Madoc Rocks

Red Canoe

CHEX TV air date: ?Friday Nov. 14th, 2014 Click link to watch this episode. On this episode of the Garden Gate I showcase a couple of items which are great for people who love to entertain, live on a lake or spend time at a cottage! Dip sets shaped like canoes and stone coasters from […]

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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 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 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 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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Garden Gate: Episode 39 – Sugar Bush Fairy Doors

Georgian Garden Door

CHEX TV air date: June 6th, 2014 Click link to watch 3 minute video On this episode of The Garden Gate, I’m joined by Alan Cornfield of Sugar Bush Fairies. Sugar Bush Fairies is a unique and exciting home based business located in the Horseshoe Valley area that?caters to the decorative needs of the fairy […]

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