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THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, April 12, 2000 H O M E & ---------- G A R D E N S 2000 G R E E N T ill L iL A C L v Keeping Canada comfortable at night for 22 years By Kym Funnell ADVERTISING FEATURE YD BULK BAG AND SAVE!!! ONTARIO SOOS.'gS · 2376 Royal Windsor Drive, Oakville, ON L6J4Z2 » G R E E N T H U M B tt » you cili' m dilivfr wm/Qomhomam. net 257-8795 delive even 1 deuvery * INCLUDED veryone deserves the luxury and comfort of a good night's sleep. Science cannot tell us exactly why a body needs sleep and how much, but med ical research confirms the wisdom behind the old Irish proverb: Good sleep is the beginning of good health. The Sleep Factory recognizes this, and as Canada's largest chain of factory direct outlets, they will guarantee your comfort with their products. The Sleep Factory has been helping Oakvillians sleep well for over 18 years, but Thursday, April 6, 2000 marked their 22nd anniversary nation-wide. One hundred per cent Canadian owned and operated, The Sleep Factory offers customers the advantage of buying factory direct. The Sleep Factory manufactures, sells and delivers all their products, which are all guaranteed. Buying their inner products from the same manufacturer that the major distributors/m anufacturers buy from, their products are the same. Except with The Sleep Factory eliminating the middle man, the consumer saves lots of dollars. Sleep restores us not only physically but mentally as well, so sleep easy at night knowing The Sleep Factory offers a full warrantee for their top quality products. They are a complete manufac turer of solid wood products, drop by to see their wood futons, bunk beds, and bedroom suites. Their mattress sets (mattress and box spring) complete with their wide variety of linens (all manufac tured by them) complete any bed room set. They also carry a full line of adjustable beds, sure to PHOTO BY PETER J. THOMPSON ease chronic back pain - or simply The Sleep F actory's Oakville Store M anager Jo h n Paul displays a few offer a more flexible sleep. The examples of th eir wooden beds, m anufactured by The Sleep Factory. E Sleep Factory caters to the needs of senior citizens, with discounts and delivery available. They carry 15 lines of mattresses, as well as waterbed insert mattresses. They have 10 wooden bunk beds to choose from, 10 futons, and four different futon mat tresses available (as well as futon linens such as futon covers and bolster pillows, all manufactured by them). If you're starting a bedroom set from scratch, they have an appealing line of iron beds to choose from, from entry level to top quality. The Sleep Factory is the place to visit to satisfy all your bed needs, at great factory direct prices. The Sleep Factory has received the Oakville Beaver R eader's Choice Award for six years in a row, and pride themselves on customer service and quality products. Get a good night's sleep, drop by The Sleep Factory today to see all they have to offer. Located at 490 Speers Road (between Morden Road and Fourth Line), they also accept phone orders (905) 842-3368. and excitement to shaded gardens ardeners always struggle when trying to add color to their shady landscape. Most think the lack of light limits the amount of sparkle they can add to the garden. However, a new plant is bringing excitement and color to shade gardens. Imagine being able to grow brightcolored roses in the shade. Though a gardening expert would tell you that it's impossible, you can get the look of roses in the shade by planting dou ble impatiens. The new varieties of double impatiens produce large num bers of blooms that really do look like small roses. Double impatiens are the cousin of one of the most popular bedding plants in the United States, the single impatiens. The double version creates a bigger impact and still is just as easy to grow. A great variety to try is the new Fiesta double impatiens. These fes tive plants bloom all season long, from the time you put them in the ground until the first frost. Best of all, they're easy to grow and maintain. The plants prefer a shady spot, out of direct light. An area with morning sun and afternoon shade is perfect. They grow from 12 to 15 inches tall and require very little maintenance. Fiestas are heat-tolerant -- just keep the soil watered. Use a well-balanced, slow-release fertilizer once or twice a season, or a light feeding with an all purpose fertilizer every couple of weeks. Try that with a "real" rose plant! They also require no deadhead ing because the flowers fall off after they're done blooming, to be replaced by bright new blossoms. When choosing double impatiens, make sure you're buying a healthy plant with good structure and firm leaves. It is important to read the label on the plant. Make sure you're buying double impatiens and not the single variety. Many types of impatiens are available everywhere from specialty nurseries to hardware stores. Look for Fiesta double impatiens at your local nursery. With 11 different colors like Fiesta Pink Ruffles, Fiesta Sparkler Salmon and Fiesta Sparkler Rose, you're sure to find the perfect plant for a garden bed, a window box or hanging baskets. Whether you're a sea soned garden er or a novice, planting dou ble impatiens will have your landscape "coming up G Starting in March, 2000, you will have the power to choose your electricity from a number of companies. This im portant change will lead to greater competition and choice fo r you, the consumer. Naturally, if you're happy with your current supplier, you d on 't have to switch. Either way, what w on't change is the safety and reliability of Ontario's electricity system. And to protect you, all electricity suppliers will be licensed by the independent Ontario Energy Board. In the near future, you'll probably be hearing from a number o f new energy retailers offering a variety of price options fo r delivery of services beginning in November, 2000. So, if you have questions, or want more information, simply call our toll free number: 1-888-S60-4636 Visit our website at www.est.gov.on.ca or e-mail: fyi@est.gov.on.ca It's Your Electricity Now It's Your Choice r o s e s " ® Ontario throughout the growing sea son. Want more informa tion? Log onto w w w . b a 11 seed.com.