The MARKET SHOP Is Going To The Birds!
The Market Shop has just received a shipment of unique bird houses and top quality feeders that are sure to attract new feathered friends to your garden.
Birdhouses by April Gregory are distinctive for their reuse of old building materials and antique accents. Each birdhouse sports an old metal ceiling tile for a roof and many have old maple syrup spigots as perches as old doorknobs as accents. The houses are designed to be used by cavity nesting birds such as finches and have removeable sides for easy clean-out at the end of the season. Each house is an original and makes a wonderful gift!
New birdfeeders from Wilderness Fred's are also available at the shop. Finch feeders for nyger and sunflower seeds, as well as top quality hummingbird and oriole feeders, will soon have birds flocking to your backyard.
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RASPBERRIES Are Ripe And Ready For Picking
Our raspberry canes are just beginning to ripen with beautifully juicy and sweet berries. Buy freshly picked, raspberries from the Market Shop or come and pick your own. Raspberries can be picked daily, weather permitting. Containers are available from the market shop or bring your own.
Please call us at 705-326-9922 for the latest crop and picking information.
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Our Summer Hours
We're open 7 days a week from 9 am - 6 pm. Please call us at 705-326-9922 if you need any further information.
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Shade Loving Perennial Adds Glorious Colour to Your Garden
 Astilbes are long-lived perennials that are most comfortable when grown in rich soil and light shade to filtered sun. Prized by gardeners for being one of the few blooming shade loving perennials, they brighten any dark corner of the garden with their delicate plumes of flowers. They will grow in full shade, but will not bloom as prolifically there. Though they are easy to grow, Astilbes have one critical requirement--lots of water. Plants must have consistently moist soil; dryness leads to a quick demise, especially in sun. Increase watering as the foliage emerges and the plumes mature. If the soil dries out, the leaves will develop brown, crispy margins and will begin to drop. Fertilize Astilbes in late spring before flowering starts. Wait to cut back the old foliage until spring; it will help protect the plant from winter damage. In the spring, if the crown has risen above soil level, gently press it back into the ground and apply some organic matter around the plant. Plants should be divided in early spring every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.
Ego's has a large selection of Astilbes in bloom - this is the perfect time to pick your favourite to add a splash of colour to your shady border. Astilbe are available in 1 gal pots for $9.95. |
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Butterfly Magnet!
 Buddleia, or Butterfly Bush as it's more commonly known, lives up to its moniker by attracting all butterflies and nectar-loving insects that pass through your garden and even draws hummingbirds with its sweet honey-like fragrance. Butterfly Bushes have certainly earned their place in the garden over the years, and its easy to see why.
Just when we need a breath of fresh air in the late summer heat, they happily burst into bloom. At a time when many other plants are already spent, buddleias...click here for more about Butterfly Bush
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 Crescent Pots Add Style
Find the latest designs of Crescent pots at Ego's Nurseries Ltd. This line of garden products recreates the fine detailing of hand crafted objects in an ultra resistant lightweight resin. Available in a variety of colours and finishes, Crescent pots will add a distinctive touch to your outdoor living space. With designs from the romantic Mediterranean classics, to the clean lines of contemporary design, there is an accessory available for every garden. We invite you to take a closer look.
All Crescent Planters are easy to handle and convenient to install. Manufactured with an extremely resistant resin, these crack proof planters provide years of enjoyment and will never crack in winter or fade in summer, as they are protected against harsh weather and ultraviolet rays. The top rims of these planters are rolled deep to provide sturdiness and enhance their elegance.
Can't find the design or size you want to suit your gardening style? Just ask - we can special order most styles, sizes and colours. Please call us at 705-326-9922 for more information.
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