The Squirrel Buster Nut Feeder is mainly meant for hulled peanuts, but you can use a variety of other nuts, mealworms, or even dried fruit. The newest addition to this feeder is a second smaller mesh that you can interchange. This now allows you to use sunflower seeds! The smaller mesh is also great to … Read more
It might seem like an odd time of year to be talking about birdhouses, but it’s actually a great time to put one up! The birds can get used to a new house now before nesting starts again in the spring. Birds might also use them to roost and for shelter throughout the colder months, … Read more
A Great Time to Fall for Birds Fall migration season is a great time for watching for new and unusual birds as they leave the north, continuing to follow the food in warmer climates. In some cases, their destination is right here in central Ontario, like northern juncos, for instance, whose arrival is the … Read more
Celebrating episode 300! For the past 12 years The Garden Gate segments have been showcasing many different features of the Avant-Garden Shop. Many people have told us how much they love these very informative and interesting segments! Thank you! Over the years there have been many guests joining Brenda; local artists, writers, photographers and enthusiasts! … Read more