B8 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday June 30, 1999 M (R'MRIDLEY "Leading The Way"WINDOWS & DOORSRIDLEY SHOWROOM35 Crawford Cr., Campbellville• SALES • SERVICE For A ll Your Window, Door, Column & Moulding Needs905-854-2228 ^ O akville Beaver Kitchen...Bath...Living Room...Windows...Lighting...Flooring...Plumbing... Service, value and good advice to grow on. A simple phrase, but one that has governed the approach to business for The Original Garden Centre since1974. Some 25 years ago, the Sanson fami ly started The Original Garden Centre, which has prospered to become a thriv ing 10-acre garden centre business, locat ed on Hwy. 5 between Eighth and Ninth lines in Oakville, readily identified by numerous Canadian flags along the front entrance. What was true in 1974 is even more so now, as customers have become more educated and conscious of quality and value in both product and service. The staff of The Original Garden Centre has also grown to a core of 12 dedicated spe cialists and more than 70 staff employed during the spring of 1999. Clearly, the market leader, The Original Garden Centre, the largest cen tre in Mississauga and Oakville, endeav ours to continually introduce new prod ucts and initiate trends to increase its leading market share in a highly compet itive industry. Pioneering "the one stop garden shop ping centre" theme, The Original Garden Centre has consistently expanded its product line to provide to its customers the widest diversity of products avail able. "Part of my responsibility to our cus tomers and business is to evaluate new products, by attending trade shows all over the world and by making personal visits to all of our contract nursery, peren nial and annual growers on a regular basis to insure that we have the very best nursery and plant stock available on the market," said Brad Sanson. A landscape design for your home is no problem at The Original Garden Centre, and best of all... it's free. The Original Garden Centre has developed a "Landscape Kit" which allows cus tomers to quickly sketch the area, answer a few questions about their plant prefer ences, include several snapshots, and the rest is up to us. Just ask for one of the res ident nursery specialists -- be it Larry, Tara, Pam, Tanya, Suzanne or Lyles to name a few. Anyone of them will be happy to offer their suggestions. Anytime you have a lawn or gardening problem, feel free to visit for some expert advice and allow Monique, Sarah or Lyles, in our nursery, annuals or perennials depart ments to assist you. If it's Water Gardens, ponds, pools or statuary you want, just ask for Susan, Laura-Lee, Andrew, Cheryl, Jay or Matt -- the staff are always available to sug gest fresh ideas. We have a good supply PHOTOS BY BARRIE ERSKINE Professional, friendly staff and top quality products have been the trademarks of Original Garden Centre for 25 years. of ponds that are preformed for easy "drop in and enjoy" gardening. Bulk free form liner is also available for those more willing to experiment. Fish and water plants, snails and minnows are available as well. The greenhouses are full of "run ning" fountains and our new "Studio" area boasts a massive display of statues, planters, and bird baths. If your question relates to patios, retaining walls dr natur al stone, ask for Pam, Paul, Larry, Tara, Suzanne or Brad. There is always some one "on-site" to answer your questions. When it comes time to place or change an order, Margaret, Pam, Rebecca or Helen in the office and Paul and Chris in shipping and professional drivers like Rick and Dan will co-ordi nate your order efficiently. With a fleet of 10 trucks including two cranes, The Original Garden Centre can offer one to two-day delivery seven days a week (in most cases). Customers are amazed at the array of products and how the displays have been arranged so that one can actually get a good impression of the way the product will look in their yard. The natural stone display area features three waterfalls and a large choice of flag and slate stones. Check it out! Remember, as the fall and winter approaches, our selection of bulbs, mums, seasoned firewood, unique gifts and premium Christmas trees (hung and under cover) are on display. The Original Garden Centre is truly an all-season gar den shopping centre. Suffice to say, the owners and staff are proud of their centre and most apprecia tive of the patronage from the customers over the years. The Original Garden Centre P ro v id in g a d v ice to grow on fo r 25 y ea rs For a special thanks, the owners and staff invite their customers to a Customer Appreciation Event and 25th Anniversary, from July 1st to 5th, 1999. There will be great bargains as we dis count our entire inventory of nursery stock, annuals, perennials and roses by 33 per cent. All other non-living product including fountains, statues, patio stones, soil, etc., we pay the taxes. Drop in with the kids and let them bum off some energy in "Originals Kids Playground." It's a safe enclosed and covered area where the kids will find a "Castle Bouncer," slides, swings and a sandbox just for them. No parents allowed -- except to relax and watch the kids or give you a chance to browse around and snap up some great deals. Look forward to seeing you real soon at The Original Garden Centre. LOOK FOR THE CANADIAN FLAGS ALL SPECIAL OFFERS EXPIRE JULY 5/99. One-Stop Shopping Concept Dundas Patios Stone • Chiidref Curbs • Concrete G ym Sc Flagstone Ornjaments * Statues UNDAS M (R'M "Leading The Way" 905-854-2228 PHOTOS BY BARRIE ERSKINE Providing advice to grow on for 25 years LOOK FOR THE CANADIAN FLAGS Patios Stone • Chiidref Curbs • Concrete Gym Sc Flagstone Ornjaments * Statues