Deck Update complete
/Finished the skirting, railing, and stairs. End result is very satisfying.
One day landscape makeover!!
/Our crew had a great day last week as they completed a makeover in a few hours.
The yard as it was
Arrive 9:00am - start removing sod
10:30 am - sod removed. started to install Landscape Fabric
11:55 am - half of the fabric is intalled
3:00 pm Shrubs planted and drip irrigation installed
4:20pm finish planting rest of shrubs and installing drip irrigation.
5:30 pm - Mulch spread, tools packed up and heading home.
Custom Trellis for Grapes
/We designed and built this trellis to match the aesthtic of the house. We used cedar 4 x 4s and black metal balusters. They will even have a crop this year as there are a few clusters of grapes.
Reno of deck
/Almost finished this awesome makeover to an existing deck. We used Trex composite decking to replace deteriorating wood decking. A very enjoyable project for our team to work on.
Planting Trees
/Having fun. Big trees are going in ground today.
New Picture Frame Samples
/We have just received a number of new picture frame samples. Come in and check them out. We would love to handle your custom framing needs
New fabrics!
/This is has some wonderful pops of color that can be added to or toned down with some solids! I have 10" square packs that can give you a great assortment of prints!
wild by nature by Kathy deggendorfer for Maywood studios
This is beautiful. Has a definite Asian feel to it with a touch or gold metallic. Really stunning in person.
butterfly Fandango by Ann Lauer for Benartex
This is a totally fun series. Do you need a quilt for the camper? Maybe a picnic blanket for a wedding gift? This would be perfect! And so fun!!! I also have this in 5" and 10" square packs so lots of option to use a quick pattern to whip up what you need!
roam sweet home by Kris Lammers for Maywood studios
Isn't it just so cute!
This line is called Pearl Essence and I have a sample quilt in the store made of this. It has a pearl effect in the design and each piece catches the light just a bit. It is very effective and could make any table runner or quilt very elegant. Come on in and check it out.
Alcohol Ink
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A new venture for us at the garden centre. Alcohol ink is a new and interesting way to put color on paper, tile or glass.
We also have some of the paper and applicators needed to create your own work of art!
Below is a great little demo of what is possible with alcohol ink!
Small Steps Learning Centre - Playground expansion
/We have had a lot of fun creating these new play spaces. It will start to green up soon, as the grass has been seeded.
Hill with slide and tunnel.
Pergola and Balance Beam
Raised beds for Gardening. Sandbox with cool water feature.
New stock of Recycled Rubber Mulch
/We recently received a shipment of Recycled Tire Rubber Nugget Mulch from Shercom Industries. There is still time for that project you've been dreaming about. Stop in a pick up a few bags, some landscape fabric and some edging. It is available in Black, Brown and Red.
APPLES!!
/Okay this may seem not so unusual, there are apples growing all over town! But this is at the store in a pot!! This little tree that is one stalk and a few little branches has about 7 apples that are so big they will not fit through the holes in that chain link fence! He arrived this spring full of blossoms and was so pretty! Then he started growing his fruit! I'm so proud of this little guy that I don't even want to pick these apples! Customers often ask when these fruit trees will start to produce fruit and the rule of thumb is that they will be into full production at 7 years. Of course, when you buy them at this size they are already a few years old, but this guy is far from being 7 years old and he still put in a valiant effort. Worthy of an Olympic gold!!
Meet the Author!!
/Do you want to meet a published author? Come on down to the garden centre on Tuesday afternoon, July 5th from 1-4 and you can purchase your own copy of Justine (Carlson) Lustig's coloring book and she will be here to autograph your copy! Cool, right?
Pretty Peony!
/An interesting peony we have sitting on our front counter right now. Where did it come from?
We are OPEN holiday Monday!
/We will be open Victoria Day. Our hours each day during the busy season is 8:30-6:00.
Hard at Work!
/We are busy in the greenhouse these days! Our youngest employee is working hard at packing up a tray of geraniums. No customer around, but good to see her helping out!!!
Fairy Gardens!!!!
/The garden centre is being invaded by fairies! They are making gardens everywhere!
Last Day before Mother's Day!
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Roses are always a clear winner for Mom! But instead of cut flowers that will die in a few weeks, what about a potted hardy rose that she can plant in her yard and enjoy all summer and then again next year!!
Herb Gardens
/Does your mom like herbs? Does she use them in her cooking or make tea? We have an assortment of idea for you. We have individual herbs or we have put them into arrangements and made some herb gardens to sit on a deck or patio or even in a kitchen window!
