C8 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday June 9,1999 C U S TO M LO O K : The Sheridan College School of Crafts and Design is renowned for its furniture design course and every year, the crafts of the students are put on display. One of the recent gradu ates is Heidi Earnshaw. The table in the photo to the right is one commis sioned by Janet Rosenberg. The Toronto landscape architect was hon oured with Arts Toronto's Protege Honours Award. Under the program, a promising artist may commission the work of another up-and-coming new artist The table was created for the conference room in Rosenberg's office. W a n t s u n f lo w e rs ? P la n t s e e d s n o w The hot weather is an ideal time to plant sunflower seeds. This thought may bring up a vision of tall stems with 12-inch sunflower heads on top, leaning on a stake to hold them up. This is only one of the numerous new sunflower varieties that come in many colours and sizes. A row of the tall Russian Giant types go neatly against a fence behind some shrubs to hide the stem and foliage. The ripe seeds provide food for squir rels and birds. Place a bag over the seed head and see the antics of the squirrels trying to get inside or to remove the bag. Sunflowers, or helianthus, the fami ly name, are native to North America. The roots of one perennial variety were used as a food and the variety was named 'Indian Potato.' Another peren nial variety was on the menu in Europe in the 17th century and the root named 'Jerusalem Artichoke.' My father grew them in our garden, and I grew some for many years. They are now appear ing in health food stores and grocery JOHN SIMKINS In Your Garden stores as Sun chokes. They contain inulin, a different, supposedly more healthy form of starch. There is a newer variety with longer, smoother roots that have a more pleasant taste. The growing of sunflowers took a leap forward when some Russian church goers found that sunflower oil was not banned by the church as were most other oils during Lent. Seeds from America were cross-bred some for oil production and others for large seeds to sell for eating uncooked, out of hand. I became interested in sunflowers for school projects. A school in Hamilton asked our Master Gardener (See 'Sunflowers' page C l) \ p Do-It- Yourself seminars T h ro u g h o u t this month, Home Depot is planning a variety of 'how to' seminars in its Oakville store. Please check with the store to ensure seminars are being held at list ed times. How to install ceramic tile: S u n d a y s : Sundays: June 6, 13, 20, 27 at 11 a.m. How to dry- wall: Sundays: Saturdays: June 5, 12, 19, 26 at 1 p.m. How to plan and design a deck: Saturdays: June 5, 12, 19, 26 at 10 a.m. How to design and install patio stones and retain ing walls: Sundays: June 6, 13, 20, 27 at 10 a.m. How to install a wood fence. S u n d a y s : Sundays: June 6, 13, 20, 27 at 1 p.m. PQ t; O # Hanging Baskets Carden Gallery has a g rea t selection o f to p qua lity, beautifu l hang ing baskets fo r any deck, patio, balcony o r garden. Reg. to 14.99 Garden Gallery Insect Control Lawn Fertilizer You can't beat Carden i A Gallery's line of top ......... . " ' quality fertilizers. Apply Lawn Fertilizer & Insect Control 12-6-6 in summer to protect your lawn from insect damage. 13 kg pail. Covers 5 ,000 sq. ft. Annuals These large annuals are available in 6" pots. Ideal for gardens, patios or decks. Choose from Marigolds, Petunias, Portulaca, Salvia, Lobelia, Impatiens, Begonias and many more. Reg. 2.99 each or... g r e a t PRICE! Garden Gallery 10- 50-10 Fast acting high phosphorus form ula that is readily absorbed by roots to reduce transplant shock. Holland Park G arden G allery Tri-Mix A blend of manure, ! peat loam, and top soil. 1 2.99 each or... 4 For BURLINGTON 2243 Fairview St. - 639-7740 Mon. to Fri. 8am-9pm Sat. & Sun. 8am-6pm DUNDAS 294 York Rd. - 628-8562 Mon. to Fri. 8am-9pm Sat. & Sun. 8am-6pm Spirea Popular flow ering shrub. Easy to g ro w and nearly m aintenance free. Provides great co lour to yo u r yard. Selection varies from store to store. 2 gallon pot. FULL SUN/ PART SHADE Perennials The experts a t Carden Gallery can help you plan a garden th a t w ill b ring years o f joy and beauty. Choose from a huge variety o f garden favourites. 4 " pot. ^2^ C lfs Prices in effect june 9 to June 15, 1999 7 day flo ra l d eliv ery visit us on www.hoiiandpark.com AT BOTH LOCATIONS __________________ r See in-store for details. http://www.hoiiandpark.com