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A look at the enterprising people behind Oakuille‘s growing businesses. an easy, environmentally friendly way to perk up your plants, indoors and out, why not try a new product that‘s completely natural, odorâ€" free, and doesn‘t make a mess? Environmentally conscious Oakville gardeners now have access to a line of totally organic lawn and garâ€" den care products manufactured by Organic Green, a familyâ€"run Alberta company. Family member Glen Sinnamon, set up a retail outlet on Wyecroft Road in April, and many residents have already sampled Organic Green‘s natural lawn fertilizer â€" so safe that children and pets can play right after its application. It‘s specially designed to break down mulch, which helps now that Oakville residents are prohibited from trashâ€" ing grass clippings. The company sells the only 100 per cent natural organic lawn and garden fertilizers with an alfalfa base. Because they don‘t contain toxic materials, manures, sewer sludge or heavy metals, there‘s no smell or mess. "People are impatient, and they want to see green right away, so they use chemicals. If you can wait a couple of weeks, the results will be better, last longer, and be easier to take care of," Sinnamon advises. Organic Green offers a number of lawn and garden care products, including a slow release formula which reduces the need for peat moss and makes nutrients available to the plant throughout its growing and fruit bearing period. There are also natural products for soil conditioning, giving a healthy start to spring flowers, for transplants, to start compost, and for killing fairy rings, a mushroom problem which plagues many farmers in western Canada. There are even small packages of fertilizer specially formulated for houseplants, and the results are impressive. The pricing compares favorably with chemicals, if you calculate what it will cost for the season. For example, only two applications of the lawn ferâ€" tilizer are required each year, spring and fall, although you can start using it anytime. Open 9 to 5 Mon. to Fri., and 9 to 4 Saturday. In addition, Business Minders offers numerous property management services: lock changes, itemized property condition reports, utiliâ€" ties checks, house cleaning, property inspection, rent collection, tenant eviction, plumbing winterization, and snow clearing and grass cutting by the hour. Call today for a reasonably priced estimate. Business Minders is insured, and references are available. a service designed to give absent business and home owners peace of mind. "Burglars and vandals are just waiting for your home or business to be left unattended. While you are away on vacation, we will take your telephone calls, orders, etc. and call you if anyâ€" thing needs your immediate attention," explains Wattier. ‘‘We will visit your home or office every 48 hours at various times to ensure that all mail is picked up, take messages from your answering machine, and call you if there are any major concerns," adds Olasz. They‘ll reset answering machines, check plumbing and the furnace, turn on lights in the evening, cut grass, water your lawn and planis, and take excelâ€" lent care of pets in the comfort of the home. Partners Wattier and Olasz are both former bankers, and share more than a half century of perâ€" sonal service experience. They pride themselves on providing fast, efficient property security and maintenance, and their detailâ€"oriented approach can even include restocking the client‘s refrigerator just prior to their return home. Business Minders also provides such services as bookkeeping, word processing, and filing. Dorothy Wattier and Charlotte Olasz, are the enterprising minds behind Business Minders. As its name suggests, Business Minders is ing, Cheryl Bidner responded recently by opening Country Doodles, in Bronté‘s beautiful antique district. The new shop houses an eclectic selection of oak furniture, antiques, artwork, frames, floral bouquets and other decâ€" orative items. Drawing on an exclusive roster of professional artisans and craftspeople across Ontario and Quebec, Country Doodles specializes in handcrafting rustic Canadiana furniture from clients‘ ideas and designs. "You can design your own antiqueâ€"like furniture, for a very affordable price. If it‘s not on the premises, we‘ll get it or build it," promises Cheryl, who says the response to date has been "phenomenal." When the demand for her outdoor sculptures and madeâ€"toâ€"order stained plexiglass windows became overwhelmâ€" Organic Green, 431 Wyecroft Road, between Dorval Drive and Fourth Line Business Minders, 301 Church St., Tel: 844â€"8088, or 578â€"0378 77 Bronté Road, Tel. 847â€"2530 its former owners, the place was known as the Oakville Schnitzel House and Cafe Hamburg and earned a reputation for being authentically German. Two years ago, Edie and Eddy bought the business, changing its name to the Jagerhaus (hunter‘s house) due to Eddy‘s fondness of hunting. ‘‘We now prepare everything on our own, everything is prepared on the premises," notes Edie. The Germanâ€"born couple appreciates authenticity in German food, and Edie says they receive lots of tips from customers. "German food is regional, and the same dish can come from different areas with different spices." Versatile keyboardist John Paul is a weekend fixture who attracts a strong following in the bar. Many customers enjoy a good singâ€"song time as well as the food. The customers also appreciate the reasonable prices and large servings. A unique meal such as Pork Hocks comes with a mixâ€"andâ€"match of fresh vegetables, spactzle, dumplings, mashed potatoes or red cabbage and receives lots of praise â€" "if they can finish it," Edie says with a laugh. Other German favorites include Jaeger Schnitzel, Holstein Schnitzel and Sauerbraten. Bismarck Herring and Goulash Soup are among the wide selection of appetizers. But Jagerhaus also offers Liver with Bacon and Onions, New York Strip Loin and specials such as Prime Rib. Traditional desserts such as apple strudel, marzipan torte and Black Forest cake are available for the sweetâ€"lovers. A good mix of German beers is on hand including the rich Hackerâ€"Pscon from Munich. Bar hours: Mon. to Fri.12 p.m. to 1 a.m., Sat. and Sun. 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Restaurant hours: Mon. to Fri. 12â€"2 p.m., Mon. to Sun. 5â€"10 p.m. Soccer fans take note: The Jagethaus will feature World Cup Soccer action on a big screen TV. Open during all soccer games. Special World Cup Menu too! Lily enjoys a personal rapport with her varied clientele, many of whom come to her shop because they know she goes out of her way to feature unique, hardâ€"toâ€"find eyewear products. These include such high profile lines as KATA from Japan, and the latest designs by Hanae Mori, a distinguished clothing designer who has created an exquisite line of finely crafted eyeâ€" wear. "It‘s her attention to detail. On one pair, for example, the shaft between the lenses is a seashell. It looks incredible up close, but it doesn‘t jump out at you," she says. When customers bring in their prescriptions, Lily is happy to advise them as to which styles are appropriate for their optical needs, while reflecting their personal comfort and style. "They‘re two totally separate considerations," she notes. "Some prescriptions really limit the number of frames that can be worn for a successful fit." Lily also offers a contact lens fitting service through an associate, by appointment only. with partâ€"time work after school in her father‘s Toronto store. She moved to Oakville eight years ago, and worked for d a major optician for four years. Then the opportunity to buy the store presented itself, and by then, Lily had developed a strong appreciation of the Oakville community. She hasn‘t looked back. [ ily Crawford, owner of L. Crawford Opticians, has worked in the optical business for close to two decades, beginning The Jagerhaus, 108 Kerr St., at Lakeshore Road. Call 842â€"5686 for reservations. L. Crawford Opticians, 175 Lakeshore Rd.E., Tel: 845â€"3621