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To sit for a bit
Nothing humanizes a garden space so much as a spot to sit. Whether it’s functional or decorative, a chair or bench signifies that this is a corner to... pause.
A single bench in a shady nook is a place for reflection. A lounger in the sun puts one in mind of a healthy vitamin bath... read more |
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Growing &
sculpting on
Lake Huro
For Clare Esselment and Collie Chisholm, gardening is about community. Their home, located in a small hamlet near Sarnia, faces Lake Huron on one side and a quiet gravel road that services the community on the other. “We do it for our neighbours,” explains Clare. Those passing by often stop to enjoy the gurgling stone fountain at the roadside entrance to their garden... read more |
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In the shade of a honey locust tree
Heinke Thiessen has a shady garden and she wouldn’t trade it. “I would hate to lose the honey locust tree whose canopy covers three-quarters of the yard. Even on the hottest summer days, it’s pleasant relaxing on the deck due to the tree’s cooling properties.”
Heinke knows her beans from her peas when it comes to gardening. She owns and operates a landscaping business, Perennial Pleasures Landscape Design, and teaches Horticulture in Continuing Ed at Sheridan College. She is also an accredited horticultural judge, founding member of the Mississauga Master Gardeners, a member ... read more |
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