FALL 2012

CANADA’S GARDEN STYLE MAGAZINE

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The FallBountyWith the crisp scent of Fall in the air and vibrant colours dancing all around us, grab a hot chocolate, woolly throw and cozy up with these fresh Fall design ideas. Welcome to the second Issue of GARDEN & STYLE magazine, showcasing the best garden and style trends to transform your garden into the ultimate outdoor living and entertaining space.

In this issue, we shopped ’til we dropped, finding the best in outdoor furniture, fire features and decor items to bring you fresh ideas for your space. Look for stylish ways to bring the outdoors in through furniture and sculptural indoor terrariums. We serve up a city versus country take on achieving rustic Fall charm, and reveal simple techniques to shelter your garden from cold winds so you can enjoy you patio even longer.

Last, but not least, I share my favourite five Fall feature plants that are guaranteed to add the requisite Fall pop of colour!

I hope you enjoy our Fall issue—I'd love to hear your feedback, thoughts and ideas on what you would like to see featured in our fall issue of GARDEN & STYLE.

Enjoy the beauty of Fall—happy gardening!

EDITOR'S LETTER

BY GABRIEL VERKADE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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GABRIEL VERKADE, PRINCIPALVerkaDe LaNDScaPe DeSiGN

CANADA’S GARDEN STYLE MAGAZINE

We see gardening differently at GARDEN & STYLE. Our passion for plants and the outdoors inspires our desire for the perfect outdoor living space. Good design is an integral part of real life and we are here to be your style editor to the gardening world, whether it be flora, decor or outdoor design features. SUMMER 2012 CONTRIBUTING EDITOR & WRITER: NORA URSULESCU

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Why separate your indoor and outdoor decor?Choose accessories that do double-duty and fit well with your indoor decor,

so that when your lawn has turned into a bed of leaves and any trace of green has disappeared, they and you can take shelter in style.

INSIDE oUt

CAFE CHAIRMetalworker Xavier Pauchard not only brought the art of galvanizing steel to France, but took the process to the next level by creating the Marais A Chair (1934), the quintessential cafe chair that was both elegant and robust enough to grace the decks of the S.S. Normandie ocean liner.

PATTERNED RUGS The vibrant reds, deep burgundies, and earthy beige of the Senna rug from Pottery Barn define the perfect autumn palette. Featuring a hand-woven eclectic pattern, it looks stunning tucked underneath the kitchen table, or rolled out on the deck.

BRING IN THE BENCH We’re falling for the Jardine bench from West Elm! Crafted from wood, it has a weathered look that adds warmth and cosiness to any space. Use it outdoors to seat several or bring it into your front hallway to remove slushy boots when the fluffy stuff starts to fall.

Spend more starry nights outdoors as

summer slips away with

cozy flames and the

warm glow of heat lamps.

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LUXURIOUS LAMPS Make your outdoor space more cozy with the Bella lamp from Kindle Living. Contemporary in its design, yet traditional in form, it’s as close as you can get to an indoor lamp. All you need is a comfortable sofa, and a good book to curl up with as the fall leaves settle around you.

LINEAR LIGHTING Social gatherings aren’t only for the summer. Keep the party going well into the fall with this fireplace from Paloform. Sleek lines and a low height make it an ideal coffee table replacement, and the warm glow will make all gather ‘round the fire.

BEACON OF LIGHT The Obelisk patio heater from Cook-n-Dine is a stylish sculp-tural feature that wows during the day, and heats during the

night. Tall, sleek, and crafted out of stainless steel, the tower will make guests glow with warmth.

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camP COMFORTWho's got the marshmallows? Get cozy around the campfire

with all the comforts of camp life.

FALL TREND

MONOTONE STRIPES Introduced to mark the new millennium in 2000, the Hudson's Bay Company Collection millennium caribou throw takes the design of the traditional multi stripe and updates it for a neutral modern look.

RING OF FIRE Nothing says camping more than sitting 'round the fire. This contemporary take on the traditional fire pit is not only stun-ning thanks to the weathered metal surface, but also is highly functional by storing yards and yards of wood.

GET KNITThe perfect antidote to a cold evening, this hand-knit blanket keeps you warm and cozies up sofas, chairs and beds with its fringe of long tassels and snuggable texture.

WindBreakers

WOOD PRIVACY SCREENWood screens in a variety of patterns and finishes offer privacy and are also

sturdy shields against chilly winds.

When temperatures drop, try these trusted tips to keep the brisk breeze at bay.

EASY, BREEZY GRASS HEDGESOn a more natural note, grasses

can do the job just as well! Plant them in a straight line, and with

clean edges to create a hedge –it will look great as the long blades

of grass move with the breeze.

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EVERGREEN HEDGEA row of Emerald cedars form a strong year-round wind barrier.

The possibilities are endless when it comes to building your customized terrarium.

Playing on miniature scale creates an indoor garden objet that not only adds sculptural beauty to a lonely shelf, but also helps keep indoor air fresh.

DIY terrariUm

GEODESIC OBJET An antique chandelier is the inspiration for this geometric stunner. Let the triangle glass panes showcase rare dwarf orchids or miniature ferns.

UP IN THE AIR Suspended clear glass planters allow you to create a high-style, low-maintenance indoor garden almost anywhere. Fill these with air plants, succulents or moss to create your own small spheres of earthy influence.

BEAUTY & THE BOWLA round, hand-blown glass orb with a wide opening allows you

to grow succulents, fine ferns and velvety mosses.

HOW TO:

4 EASYSTEPS

to creating yourown terrarium

MATERIALS• Sandy soil• Spanish moss• Norwegian reindeer moss• Polished river pebbles• 'Hens & Chicks' succulents (Echeveria)• Glass vessel of your choice

INSTRUCTIONS1. Place a layer of Spanish moss along the bottom to absorb extra moisture and keep optimum humidity levels.

2. Stack polished river pebbles in an artistic fashion, taking care to constantly turn the terrarium to find the best arrangement.

3. Create small soil pockets by using pebbles as natural barriers. Fill with fine well-draining soil.

4. Plant your favourite succulents in soil pockets and accent with brightly coloured Spanish moss.

COUNTRY LOOKAuthentic

To bring countryside style up to city slicker standard, opt for these items with a twist.

COPPER CANDLEHOLDERSThe tall, oversized Knox Lanterns from Crate &Barrel are a fantastic way to light up your backyard.

DOUGH BOWLSThese dough bowls from the Pottery Barn are authentic items that have been used by European farmers. Every scratch and dent in the weathered wood adds character and history to any outdoor space, their scooped structure making them ideal as planters to tabletop displays.

SIDE TABLEForget about side-tables, use reclaimed wood logs to set down you pumpkin-spiced latte. Naturally fitting in any garden, they also serve double-duty as extra seating.

BURLAP PILLOWGet crafty and create your very own burlap cushions by simply covering your existing outdoor pillows; or better yet, check Etsy for fab-creations from crafty experts.

WAGON WHEELLean against a drab wall or fence to add rustic charm.

CITY LOOKCountrified

To bring countryside style up to city slicker standard, opt for these items with a twist.

BARN SCONCEThe Vintage Barn sconce from Restoration Hardware revives an American classic rural look. Perfect for the city, the weathered zinc finish will look great among modern furniture and accessories.

PINWHEELSA little taste of the country life and style with these pretty little pinwheels –they bear a resemblance to windmills found outside the city.

IRON ANTLERSGet the look of a gorgeous mount

without having to go on a hunt! Restoration

Hardware has recast this original created in the late 1800s by

the famous taxidermist Weise & Bitterlich.

INDUSTRIAL GEARCreate sculptural interest on your garden wall with a rusted, weathered patina gear.

faLL FEATURESDoes your Fall garden have the blahs? These showstoppers will cure instantly

by delivering a POP of colour!

SEASONAL SHOWSTOPPERS

DAHLIAIf you love Spring peonies, then you’ll appreciate the arrival of these saucer-sized blooms come Fall. Dahlias are known for their wide variety and combinations of saturated rich colours of orange, pink, purple, scarlet, yellow and white. The best part - they make stunning cut-flowers so you can appreciate these final season blooms both indoors and out!SIZE: Wide variety of sizes to suit any sunny spot in your garden.

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MAIDEn GrASS (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Silberfeder’)Enjoy the dance of the silvery plumes in the autumn breeze atop these towering grasses. With hardy stalks, this large grass provides great vertical interest from late summer thru winter. Be delighted by the delicate ice display when frost forms on the feathery tips in November.

SIZE: 6-7 ′ tall, 3-4′ spread

TATArIAnASTEr (Aster tataricus) Tatarian aster is an impressive, stately perennial with a flowering height of 3 to 6 feet. Blooming longer than any other garden aster, this lofty perennial showcases light lavender flowers from late September thru November, providing the perfect road trip snack for migrating monarch butterflies.

SIZE: 3-6 ′ tall, 1-3′ spread

BUrnInG BUSH (Euonymus alatus ‘compactus’)Set your garden aflame with the rich, vibrant ruby red of Burning bush. This stunner pro-vides rich green foliage through the season as it prepares to add the desired pop of red come September/October.

SIZE: 4′ tall, 4′ spread

ArkAnSAS BLUE STAr (Amsonia hubrichtii)It’s delicate, willow-like foliage is topped with delight-ful pale blue star-shaped flowers in Spring. Adding fine light-green texture to your garden border throughout summer, it transforms to a vivid golden-yellow in fall. It’s robust stems carry it through most of the winter, adding interest especially when combined mixed with grasses and other attractive seedheads.

SIZE: up to 3′ tall, 3′ spread

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