https://youtu.be/weCmTNlkL2o Besides all of the beautiful wall art, bird feeders and wind chimes, we also carry a good selection of quality tools to help you get your gardening done with ease! We carry hats, gloves, trowels, hori hori knives, expandable rakes, watering cans, weeding tools including our super popular garden bandit and so much more. … Read more
For many, late-summer is hailed by runny noses, itchy eyes, and irritated throats. Plenty of colourful flowers are in bloom at this time of year, including Queen Anne’s Lace (a.k.a. Wild Carrot), New England Asters, and Blueweed (a.k.a. Viper’s Bugloss), but the new bloom on the block when these allergies hit is the conspicuous bright … Read more
Now that your gardens have been planted it’s a great time to add some other decor to make it stand out from the rest! And if you can add some decor made in Canada, even better. We have been supporting local and Canadian artists since the day we opened in 2003! David Hickey, Ron … Read more
Guys can often be very hard to find gifts for. They never ask for much. But for special occasions like Father’s Day and his birthday you’d like to give him something special. We have a few ideas that we’re pretty sure will make him happy. Tilley hats, Madoc rock stone coasters, beer glasses, thermometers and … Read more
Peterborough only got 16 mm of rainfall in May! The gardens, rain barrels, and farmers’ fields are so dry already. All the plants and critters, whether maintained in your yard or in the local natural areas all need more water. Including the birds. If you have active bird feeders (and we know many of you … Read more
t’s the time of year again when we’re all so excited to orioles and hummingbirds. You can feel the excitement in the air. People are chatting online trying to figure out when these sweet birds arrive. And when they do–we hear about it! I suggest getting your feeders out the first week of May. … Read more
Hand blown glass from Fergus Ontario. The colours reflect beautifully when hanging in the garden or under a tree. We have a variety of sizes and styles. Some are on our website, but not all. 3″ glass hearts, 3″ Blossom balls, 3″ Tree of Life and larger 6″ tree of life. We even have … Read more
Watching any bird at your feeder can bring such joy, but there’s something special about the aerial magic of a Ruby-throated Hummingbird or the vibrant colour of a Baltimore Oriole. These species arrive in the Peterborough area in early May, and both have particular feeding needs that require different setups. Hummingbirds There are several species … Read more
Tis the season to d ecorate and refresh your outdoor space. Time to change from those worn out shaggy mats and flags, remove the dried out winter decorations and brighten things up! We recently received a new order of beautiful quality outdoor mats and flags. We’re so happy to have this line in again … Read more
Do you love birds? Gardening? Are you a multi-tasker? Friendly? This award winning business is looking for someone who comes to work with a positive attitude and who is willing to learn on the job. If the following describes you we are interested in meeting you: • You should have some experience working in a … Read more