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GARDEN GATE: Episode 273 – Drinkware! (Aug 18, 2023)

  Drinkware! We have a variety of drinking vessels in the shop including upcycled beer glasses! These are hand made in Ontario from recycled beer bottles and still hold a full beer! We also have clay wine cups that are made in Burlington Ontario. The clay has a natural ability to neutralize acidity which helps […]

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GARDEN GATE: Episode 272 – Tools For Garden Maintenance (Aug 4, 2023)

It’s the time of year our gardens are blooming and beautiful! However they still need regular maintenance and clean up to keep them that way as long as possible. With a decent pair of gloves and the right tools, the job gets done much easier. We have been selling the ever popular Garden Bandit for […]

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What’s up with all the Red-winged Blackbirds this year?

We’ve been hearing a LOT of reports of high numbers of Red-winged Blackbirds (RWBL) in the area, even in places where there aren’t any wetlands. So what’s up? Science nerd here. Bear with me… I don’t know what’s up! So, the first thing I wanted to do was find out if there are, in fact, […]

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GARDEN GATE: Episode 271 – Quilling Cards (July 21, 2023)

New to the Shop this year are these beautiful quilling cards! Quilling is an art form that involves using strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs. These cards are a fair trade item from Vietnam. The employees are paid fair wages, and trained for six months as each […]

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GARDEN GATE: Episode 270 – Dog Bite Steel – Turning garbage into ART! (July 7, 2023)

  We had a lot of fun recently going to Dog Bite Steel in Uxbridge to pick out some new pieces! The shelves are now overloaded with these unique pieces made with recycled oil and propane tanks. J.P Schoss designs, cuts, and welds everything by hand and his wife Brenda paints them! Come down to […]

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GARDEN GATE: Episode 269 -Accessories, butterfly feeders, ant moats and jelly! (June 23, 2023)

Accessories! We have butterfly feeders that can make a great addition to your garden. They drink the same simple syrup with a 4:1 ratio as the hummingbirds and also enjoy sliced overripe fruits. The Birdberry Jelly we carry is also a huge hit with the orioles and other fruit eating birds. Ant moats, which you […]

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GARDEN GATE: Episode 268 – Father’s Day Gift Ideas (June 9, 2023)

Father’s Day is right around the corner! We have lots of unique gift ideas for all the different Father figures in your life. Only the best – Tilley Hats! We have a few different styles and colors, and you can accessorize with a Dragonfly Wingman! These clip on to your hat, backpack or chair to […]

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Just hangin’ outdoors…

We pride ourselves on supporting Canadian artists, including six – four from Ontario and two from B.C. – who make beautiful outdoor wall art made from high-quality metal. Some designs are intended to rust, while others are powder-coated steel so they won’t. Metallic Evolution Based out of Guelph, John and Heather have been designing and […]

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GARDEN GATE: Episode 267 – Protecting Birds From Hitting Your Windows (May 26, 2023)

Millions of birds are killed each year flying into windows. This time of year, the birds are migrating and generally much busier. They are seeing reflections of trees in glass which makes them think they can fly through. We have options to protect them! There are the basic black bird stickers. With these, the more […]

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GARDEN GATE: Episode 266 – Mother’s Day gift ideas (May 12, 2023)

Lots of great gift ideas for any of the Mothers in your life! Michel Design has many different scents of foaming and bar soaps, matching napkins, tea towels and aprons! We have many nice sets of hand tea towels or match your own! Canadian made Kitras Art Glass gazing balls make a great gift as […]

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