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GARDEN GATE: Episode 316 – New DIY Craft Kits! (April 11, 2025)

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The new DIY craft kits from Genius Premium Craft Company have finally arrived! We received a variety of sewing kits, felting kits, fibre art kits and even ones that come with a greeting card. You’ll find a quirky racoon, a seagull with a pouch of fries, a dog in a coat, and the cats inspired … Read more

GARDEN GATE: Episode 315 – Canadian Cards and Seeds! (March 28, 2025)

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Nature’s Garden Seed Company is located in Mill Bay, British Columbia, Canada. They’ve been making high quality products for nature lovers for over 30 years. Their greeting cards each contain a strip of post-consumer waste fibre paper, embedded with flower or herb seeds. These make great gifts for anyone wanting to experience the rewards of … Read more

GARDEN GATE: Episode 314 – Susan Robertson’s Pottery! (March 14, 2025)

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We just received an order of pottery from Susan Robertson! Susan is an internationally recognized ceramic artist from Saskatchewan Canada, that we’ve been featuring in the shop for many years. She’s always coming up with new designs that reflect her sense of humour and love of nature. Each unique piece is made of stoneware clay … Read more

GARDEN GATE: Episode 311 – Why it’s important to support Canadian artists (January 31st, 2025)

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We’ve been hearing a lot about “buy Canadian” lately. It’s so great to see this support coming to the forefront. We have so many talented Canadian artists in our country, so why not support them? We have beautiful works from artists across the country. Over the 22 years that we’ve been in business we’ve been … Read more

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

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