There are many beautiful things in the shop and today we’re showing you just some of the more festive finds you’ll see when you pop in for some holiday shopping! We have the best selection of greeting cards, many of which are made in Canada. There’s many cheerful mugs, tea towels, dishcloths and quirky napkins … Read more
You’re invited! On Thursday November 27th we are having our annual customer appreciation event! This day is to say THANK YOU to all our amazing customers over the last 23 years! This is always a really fun and festive day. We will have door prizes, refreshments, hot apple cider, and NO TAX on anything in … Read more
For all the reasons you think you can’t have a bird feeder, think again. Too many trees, too many squirrels, too much soggy seeds or not enough yard? Whatever the problem, we can likely help you build a system that works in your space, whether garden, patio or deck. Many who have said “we just … Read more
This summer there sure have been a lot of American Goldfinches at the feeders! These birds are such a joy to watch and hear their sweet songs. They are nesting right now and feed their young seeds, so they really appreciate you keeping your feeders full and clean. The finch tube feeders from Aspects in … Read more
This week we are featuring one of our newest artists, the Downtown Sketcher! Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Wynand van Niekerk is the sketch artist that created the brand Downtown Sketcher. Ever since he was a child, he has had a unique vision and passion for urban landscapes. We met Wynand in January and commissioned … Read more
It’s been a really hot summer so far! Many days without rain makes it harder for our bird friends to find a cool drink. There are many ways you can help, which will also bring more birds to your yard. Hanging bird baths, hanging waterers, pedestal bird baths, even small dishes of water left out … Read more
Getting kids to help in the garden is a great way to get them outside this summer and away from those screens! We have colorful metal tools, watering cans, thermometers, reversible sunhats, and gardening gloves for little ones. For the older kids we have bug catchers, nets, activity books, soapstone carving kits, solar print kits … Read more
In this episode, Brenda shows us some of the best gardening essentials we have at the shop. Having the right tools can make garden jobs so much easier! One tool that has been in the shop since opening day, 23 years ago, is the Garden Bandit. This Canadian made weeding tool is super handy for … Read more
Lately we are seeing lots of grackles and starlings around. If you don’t want them taking over your feeders, we have options! Some feeders like the Squirrel Buster Plus can be adjusted so the weight of the grackles close the feeder. This can definitely help slow down their seed consumption! We also have caged feeders … Read more
Hummingbirds and orioles are back! As per usual schedule they arrived at the beginning of May and we’ve been hearing all about your sightings. A lot of other migratory birds are now arriving and it’s so exciting! In this episode I show you a couple of the feeders we have available. Many feeders account for … Read more