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'2 ' M2007, m4m<02mmmo . 4<ZO_wmmEO~E . 4<FZmDEZOU Stunning 4400 sq. ft. waterfront Home with fabulous view of Pigeon Lake. Custom built raised bungalow. walk out to lake. 330' waterfront on 2.6 Acres, Private property. 4 Bdrms. 4 Baths. Wet sllp boathouse. 2 Family Rooms. Skylights. Interlocking drive and pathways. Custom built oak bar. Minutes to . » Bobcaygeon. Viewing by appointment only. %} View more photos on www.johnpollard.ca Kawartha Beauty ! Call: 905-640-1146 or Fax: 905-640-1156 Lynn Broughton LDB Business Services 86 Ringwood Drive. Unit 25 - Stouffville Display gardens, designed tc incorporate the show’o theme Elements, highlighted the me 0‘ earth, air, water and fire to cu: ale stunmn and cnvuonmentall) friendly Ian scapgs. The onv'u’onmem, the use of nat- ural elements in landscaping, and the garden as an oasis were lead- ing theme: at this yeax‘s Canada Blooms. Eeoiopia, a collaboratton of gov- ernment agencies, non profit ecol- ogy groups and private landscape firms, ex ressed the theme beau- tifully. Tits Inviting dtsplay gar- den, framed by I large 'hvmg wall' of plant material, demonstrated environmental gardening practices includ'm energy conservatton using solar colectors to pow" I hung and fountains, reduction of ouse- hold waste by com tmg, water conservatron throu use of ram barrels, and the creation of habitat to attract wildlife. Ecoto '3 included I bat house. located gh on a pole in the sun- nIest spot of the garden. As bats like their dI gs warm, the house was painted black and lacd In a loca- tion where It wourd reca've about eight hours of direct sunflght dady, 'Wildlife, in the form of totem animals, also highlighted the Medicine Wheel display of Parklane Nurseries. Large decorative rocks, the 12 moonstones of the Medicine Wheel, were carved to represent an eagle, beaver, otter, deer, and other totem animals of aboriginal culture. Medicinal herbs and plants associated with peace, healing, and harmony, including white sage, net- tle, valerian and sweet grass, were By [ill McWhmmc 56 jam/en fl? 0482's; 5? (growing (Erma, JOHN POLLARD RE/MAX ALL-STARS REALTY 905-640-3131 1-800-618-1614 (Direct Line) www.johnpollard.ca 18 years Real Estate experience 'Thebackyuduanoaeisof restoraxive quiet and humony was teflected in the cozy ‘oucdoor looms', sunounded by lush green- ery, accented by white or mono- chromatic floral displays. Small garâ€" dens are particularly suited to these enclaves. Water (i ured promi- nently, with watetfa ls, decorative fountams. naturalized streams, and fish ponds. To prevent mosquitoes from [along up tesidcnce, the need to keep movement in (Water was em hasnzed he sense of enclosure was enhanced wnh ‘walls' of natural malenals The suburban monoto- planted yognd !_hc wheel ny of boar: nowhczc u nurnber of these walls, desugned for outdoors, using hatdier speaes such as tun-nature evergteens. Red one! dogwood trelhs and fencmg was prominently featured m a number of diglays, including that of the City of Brampton, where a stunning red osier arbos spanned a wooden walking bridge over a natuâ€" ralized stream. Some trellises con- tained open spaces or 'windows' on which were placed pots of spring flowering bulbs. Stained glass pan- els featurin son birds and flowas as well as c ear gfass panels formed the walls of many outdoor rooms, revealing the garden beyond and creating picturesque and soothing views. Carden retreats can also be the focal point of the family’s sum- mer entertainment, extending the living space of the home into the backyard. One display featured a lhl all md 01' tropics sto duo en U“ f enclosure was walls' of natural uburban monoto- mxd fencing was seen. The 'living used In office set- IIcal plants. The Isplay (untamed a Malls, desugned for Well established with regular clientele. close to go station, high school 8- new developmentsfireat opportunlty. Scarboro Bagel Shop large, multi-tiered wooden deck, complete with barbecue; gas fireâ€" place and mini-waterfall. Sound, whether of recorded birdsongs or the gudener’s favourite music, can enhance outrll‘oor entertainm;i ept b? dampeningt elm ' ino tra - fic and other outside ndbe. Decorative garden fighting is also a major trend, with a particular emphasis on large glass and metal lanterns, hanging from posts or placed along pathways. A whimsi- cal tribute to outdoor dining was a prize Winning floral display consist- ing of a patio table covered with a ‘tablecloth' made entirely of fresh white Chrysanthemums, chair pads made of yellow roses and a layer cake of pink, green and white car- nations. Other spectacular arrangements, created by international floral designers, reflected the environmen- tal theme of the show. One such display, Global Warming, featured a black metal globe on which had been arranged the massive orange spikes of Bird of Paradise flowers, depicting the world on fire. A beau- tiful, yet sobering display. Perhaps this was 7 the ultimate message of the show; as gardeners we must recognize our connection to the elements; the rich fertile earth, the precious rains and groundwater, the warmth and energy of the sun, the swirling air currents that shape our weather. And as we extend our home’s living space into outdoor rooms, we must become more aware of the fundamental value of these elements, and recognize that by working in harmony with them, our gardens can become refreshing retreats from the hectic pace of daily life. Slouffw'lle