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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...

Yard of the Week — Trish and Pete Brunelle

Trish and Pete Brunelle's property at 296 Water Street, Almonte offers the feeling of being in an oasis.  It features a great diversity of...

Gardening in Almonte: A Really Big Garden Party!!

I took a few minutes on Friday to drop in to the community garden party featuring an afternoon and evening of great company, music,...

Horticultural Society presents long service pins

On August 24th, 2015 the Almonte and District Horticultural Society President, Carol Kenward, proudly presented a 50-year long service recognition pin and lifetime membership...

Yard of the Week: Eleanor and Tom Wright

Welcome to the colourful garden of Eleanor Wright and her son Tom at 216 Wilson Street in Appleton.  Variegated spirea bushes frame the front...

Gardening in Almonte: Media Scrum at Food Bank!

In just one more demonstration of what a caring community this is, I was very pleased to meet Mayor Shaun at the Lanark County...

Yard of the Week: Deanna Barry and Clem Pelot

August 17 At 141 Bay Road in Clayton, Deanna Barry and Clem Pelot have crafted an inviting yard bursting with personal touches amid native plants...

Gardening in Almonte: Bums in the Air!

There have been many sightings over the last couple of months of ladies bent over with their bums in the air. No, this is...

Mississippi Mills Yard of the Week – Paddye Mann Clothing

Once a season, the Yard of the Week is awarded to a Mississippi Mills business.  The Pakenham Horticultural Society has chosen Paddye Mann Clothing...

Yard of the Week — Margaret Sauermann

2728 County Road 29, Pakenham  – Margaret Sauermann The cheerfully coloured front flower bed which can be seen from the road, always has something blooming...

Gardening in Almonte: Amazing Gardens!

In mid-June I wrote about raised planting boxes at the Town and Country apartments in Almonte that had just been planted by some of...

Mississippi Mills Yard of the Week — Grant and Carol Chaplin

Mississippi Mills Yard of the Week - July 20 The home of Grant and Carol Chaplin at 128 Duncan Drive, Munro Meadows in Ramsay Township...

Yard of the Week — Hilda Brodmann

The Yard of the Week at 2572 County Road 29, Pakenham is gardened by Hilda Brodmann.  Even though not much of the garden can...

Mississippi Mills yard of the week – June 29, 2015

A committee from the Almonte and District Horticultural Society picked this yard at 6 Larose Street, Almonte owned by Kelly and Kevin Phillips for...

Gardening in Almonte: Come to Augusta Park Wednesday evening

by David Hinks Augusta Park is the place to be in July! Every Wednesday for the rest of the month from 6 to 8pm features...

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