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GARDEN GATE: Episode 307 – No Tax on Puzzles!! (December 6, 2024)

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Puzzling is a great past time for cold winter days.

We have the most beautiful puzzles that are sometimes hard to keep in stock! We carry a few different lines. Pomegranate, Galison, The Occurrence and Michael Storrings.

When we’re looking for puzzles (and just about any product) for the shop we try first to get Canadian made, then we aim for high quality. These puzzles fit the bill.

The Occurrence line is made in Canada and all the artists who design the art are also Canadian. Even the boxes are Made in Canada!

Pomegranate puzzles are beautiful works of art. The pieces fit together very well and the colours are stunning. With images from artists like VanGogh, The group of seven, William Morris and more, people often glue and frame the work. Or if you like something a bit more vintage or groovy, check out the Rex Ray puzzle.

We get supply regularly so drop in often for your next project puzzle. From Dec. 14th, 2024 to February 15th, 2025 all puzzles are tax free thanks to the Federal government initiative.

 

GARDEN GATE: Episode 306 – Canadian Made! (November 22, 2024)

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Over the past 22 years The Avant-Garden Shop has been building up a wide collection of Canadian Made items. As much as possible, we will support local and Canadian artists because this supports our local economy and community. When you shop locally and purchase Canadian made items, we are then able to donate to the … Read more

Garden Gate: Episode 34 – Historical Homes in The Avenues

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CHEX airdate: Friday March 21st, 2014 Click here to watch this episode of The Garden Gate. Historical plaqueSome of the oldest homes in Peterborough are in “The Avenues.” ?Homes were built here in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This includes Pearl, Elias, Margaret, Frederick, Maitland, a portion of Charlotte St. etc. The area is under consideration for the first Heritage designation district within the City. An article appeared in November of 2013 in?The Peterborough Examiner?on this topic. It’s a popular area for history buffs including those who like to see some of the oldest trees in the City as well. ?A few years ago a Heritage Home and Tree tour was also developed for the area. During this episode of The Garden Gate I spoke with local history buff, Dave McLeod about the neighbourhood. Dave loves to research the history on the historical homes and has had quite a number of address plaques designed for them. ?The plaques highlight the year the home was built, who built it and what they did for a living. ?Dave tells us a bit of history on a few of the residents of the area including a police officer who was charged with murder! The research is done by Mr. McLeod and the plaques are produced through The Avant-Garden Shop. Made from cast aluminum, these plaques will be on these homes for many years to come. Next time you’re in the area have a look and learn a bit about of City’s great history. If you live in an older home and would like to learn more about the history and have a plaque prepared, contact The Avant-Garden Shop. ? ?

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