CHEX TV airdate: June 23rd, 2017 Click link to watch this episode online It’s really wonderful to watch the birds. Their beautiful colours and sweet songs relax and help you to appreciate the nature all around you. Often times elderly who live alone at home much of the time can spend hours watching and being entertained … Read more
CHEX TV air date: June 9th, 2017 Click link to watch this episode online. Everyone has their favourite tool! Getting in the garden, this must have tool is certainly going to be in your bag of tricks (or tub trug!) On this episode I had some very experienced gardeners sharing some of their favourite tools … Read more
CHEX TV airdate: Feb. 17, 2016 6:50am and 5:20pm Click link to watch this episode online. Every year my husband and I attend a few gift shows to look for new products, meet artists and chat with industry leaders to learn what’s on the horizon! The Toronto Gift Fair is held two times per year … Read more
It was a great treat to visit The Kawartha Environment Centre at Trent University in January. I felt like a kid again. Tromping around in the snow and feeding chickadees from my hand. This centre is truly a gem for the City and County of Peterborough. Kids come to this centre and also Camp Kawartha … Read more
Chex TV airdate: Friday Jan. 6th, 2017 To watch this episode online click link here. On this episode I’m joined by Glen Caradus of The Paddling Puppeteers at The Kawartha Environment Centre. I’ve known Glen since we worked together at Peterborough Green-Up in the ’90’s. He’s always had a special way with kids, frogs … Read more
CHEX TV airdate: Friday Nov. 11th, 2016. Watch this episode online by clicking link. Predator birds such as Sharp shinned hawks (Picture courtesy Gwen Forsyth), Barred Owls and Northern Shrikes have been known to visit bird feeders in our back yards (and they’re not after the bird food!) It can be very shocking to see … Read more
CHEX TV airdate: Friday Oct. 28th between 5 and 5:30pm. Click link to watch this episode online. Now is the time to keep your bird feeders full of quality fresh bird food! Migrating birds are more apt to drop by and visit your feeders if they are clean and full. They may drop by for … Read more
CHEX TV airdate: Friday Oct. 14th between 5 and 5:30pm. I can hardly believe it! But I’ve been on The CHEX Daily for almost 4 years! 100 episodes “In the can” as they say in the industry. We’ve covered a lot of information over those 100 episodes. We’ve also had a number of guests … Read more
CHEX TV air date: Sept. 9th, 2016Click link to watch this episode online My Garden Gate episodes are often inspired by what birds we’re seeing, products that have recently arrived or questions from customers! So on this episode I will answer two timely questions. First off, how to keep wasps and yellow jackets out … Read more
CHEX TV airdate: August 5th, 2016 5-6pmClick link to watch this episode online. Rain chains originated in Japan and have been used as artistic decorations for the home for many years. You often see them in magazines but to find quality ones in shops has been difficult. But no more! We have a lovely supply … Read more