Today we’re highlighting some books in the shop written by local authors! First up is Nature in the Kawarthas by the Peterborough Field Naturalists. This book presents a wealth of information about the birds, mammals, insects, flowers, reptiles and amphibians that inhabit Peterborough and the Kawarthas. This book is also a fundraiser for the Field […]
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GARDEN GATE: Episode 285 – Local Photographers Tracy Waddington & John Ashdown Stop By (Feb 2, 2024)
Today our guests are two Peterborough based photographers sharing their love for birds. Tracy Waddington & John Ashdown have taken many amazing pictures of birds and frequently share them with our community on a couple groups on Facebook. They are amazing photographers that like to look for birds near Trent University, along the Otonabee river, […]
GARDEN GATE: Episode 284 – Susan Robertson Pottery! (Jan 19, 2024)
Susan Robertson is an and artist and potter from Broderick Saskatchewan. She has been creating beautiful pieces for over 35 years. We have carried her items in the shop for many years. Her pottery is made from stoneware clay so they are dishwasher and microwave safe. We have a variety of designs available in mugs, […]
Kitras Glass
Kitras Glass is located in Elora Ontario and creates inspirational, one-of-a-kind glass pieces. While they use colour recipes, no two pieces are ever exactly the same and you can be confident that each and every piece is truly original. A wide variety of pieces are available from glass hearts, to colour wave balls, Tree of […]
Richard Mund – Potter
For the past 22 years Richard’s focus has been on making decorated functional pottery. When he is creating, he tries to make the surface feel fresh and rich in colour. His pieces are intended to be used in a domestic environment so he keeps forms generally simple while being considerate of weight, attention to detail […]
Rosebank Studios
The sculptor behind Rosebank studios was Peter Buerschaper. Peter is known for being a wildlife artist, drawing, painting, graphic design, and was an art department head and curator at the Royal Ontario Museum. Peter traveled the world acquiring items for the museum. His travels also inspired the sculptor in him. After his retirement he began […]
Cindy & Kevin Hope – Happy body collection
Building on a long family tradition of farming, buoyed by years of practical experience in the dairy industry (Kevin) and years of operations and marketing experience (Cindy), it was a natural choice to start their own family farm operation; a dairy goat farm just 15 minutes east of Peterborough, in Keene, Ontario. In 2006 the […]
Andrew Wingrove – Bee by the Sea
Bee By The Sea Natural Products was founded in 2008 by Andrew Wingrove, in Ontario, Canada. Products can be found here. Their story is unique because the product concept did not originate from either a chemist’s lab or from cosmeticians. Their products exist today because of a chance discovery of an herb – Sea Buckthorn […]
Tanya Fowlds – Practical design cooling ties
Established in 1998, Tanya Fowlds has established a very successful business in B.C. Here slogan is “Practical Design – Home of the original Heat Guard Cooling Tie. Manufacturing personal cooling products for people and pets since 1998!” These cooling ties are soaked in water for 20-30 minutes. During that time the special crystals […]
Reclaimed Print
Reclaimed Print is committed to offering quality artworks & home decor products using locally sourced & sustainable wood. They are proud to be 100% Canadian designed and made. We carry their wooden coasters with images of a fisherman, a hockey player, a lumberjack and a lumberjill. We have also had some custom images made into […]