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Judie McSkimmings — obituary

McSkimmings, Judith Ann (1942-2026) After a brief illness,...

Dining room set for sale

Contemporary D/R set hutch / buffet...

Michelin X-ICE Snow SUV 255/65/R18 Winter Tires for sale

Set of 4, Michelin X-ICE Snow SUV...

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New garden on the Alameda

This summer, a group of Almonte residents built a new garden to beautify the pathway that links the Alameda to Reserve and Albert Streets. Neighbours moved dozens of stones,...

Help Our Railway Garden Grow 

Do you have sun-loving, hardy plants looking for a new home? Extra mulch or river rock from a recent project? We would be so grateful for your donation. We’re creating...

They Paved Paradise

Gardeners in Carleton Place urgently need your help. The community garden on Townline Road in Carleton Place has been located on land owned by the Catholic School Board of...

Plant sale at the Library, September 20

Almonte & District Horticultural Society Fall Plant Sale Saturday, September 20, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Located at the Library Gardens (behind the library) 155...

Yard of the Week, August 12 2025

The prize for the ninth week of the Almonte & District Horticultural Society’s ‘Yard of the Week’ goes to 141 Glen Abby Court, Pakenham. ...

Yard of the Week, August 2025

The prize for the eighth week of the Almonte & District Horticultural Society’s ‘Yard of the Week’ goes to 243 Merrithew St., Almonte.  This...

Yard of the Week, July 29 2025

The prize for the seventh week of the Almonte & District Horticultural Society’s ‘Yard of the Week’ goes to 174 Mitcheson Street, Almonte.  This...

Yard of the Week, July 22 2025

The prize for the sixth week of the Almonte & District Horticultural Society’s ‘Yard of the Week’ goes to 490 River Road in Appleton. ...

Yard of the Week, July 15 2025

The prize for the fifth week of the Almonte & District Horticultural Society’s ‘Yard of the Week’ goes to 860 Jack Dalgity Street, Almonte. ...

Yard of the Week, July 8 2025

The prize for the fourth week of the Almonte & District Horticultural Society’s ‘Yard of the Week’ goes to 855 Jack Dalgity St., Almonte. ...

Yard of the Week, July 2 2025

The prize for the third week of the Almonte & District Horticultural Society’s ‘Yard of the Week’ goes to 24 Malcolm St., Almonte.  The...

Yard of the Week, June 24 2025

This garden at 401 Hope Street, Almonte impressed the judges with an abundant variety of textures, colours, forms and heights of plants, shrubs and...

Yard of the Week, June 16 2025

The first Yard of the Week in 2025 is 343 Hope Street.  This is an informal country garden with a rustic picket fence. A...

Pakenham Horticultural Society celebrates 100 years

Look who’s turning 100! The Pakenham Horticultural Society was funded in 1925, and is looking forward to a year of Celebrating a Century of Gardeners...

A Clayton peach tree

Walter Wark and Christine McNeely send this interesting note: This tree appeared in our barnyard around four years ago but we never knew what it...

Final Yard of the Week for 2024

The prize for the 10th and final week of the Almonte & District Horticultural Society’s ‘Yard of the Week 2024’ goes to 114 Walsh...

Yard of the Week, Week 9

The prize for the 9th week of the Almonte & District Horticultural Society’s ‘Yard of the Week’ goes to 12 Larose St., just off...

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