Toronto on the Cheap

Ever wondered how you could live a greener life? Come and find out at the Live Green Toronto Festival. This two-day event (August 28 and August 29,  2010) showcases more than 100 exhibitors which feature green services and products, live music, local food, renewable energy, and more! Admission is FREE. The Live Green Toronto Festival [...]

Summer is just too short in Toronto. But you can extend the warmth on your deck with a patio heater. This week (from August 9 through August 15, 2010), you can SAVE $100 OFF select patio heaters from the Home Depot. Check out these savings: Stainless Steel Infrared Patio Heater, Offset Pole Mounted Sale price [...]

Sheridan Nurseries in Unionville  is offering a Free seminar on August 11, 2010, from 6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. on how to improve your home’s curb appeal. Come and get great ideas from our expert designers on how to beautify your front garden, which in turn, increases the value of your home. Admission is FREE. [...]

Sheridan Nurseries in Markham/Unionville is presenting a FREE seminar on Saturday, July 10, 2010.  Topic: How to Make your Landscape Water Efficient. Time: 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. If you can’t make it for that date, don’t worry, they’ve scheduled another one for Wednesday, July 14, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Sheridan Nurseries [...]

The National Film Board Mediatheque is presenting a FREE screening of the film “Earth to Mouth” on July 7, 2010. Time: 7:00 p.m.  This documentary was filmed at the Wing Fong Farm in Ontario, and follows the tilling, planting and harvesting of Asian vegetable from farm to market. Please arrive early, as seats are limited. [...]

Sheridan Nurseries is having a one day on everything in the store. On Tuesday, June 29, 2010, you can SAVE 30% OFF every single plant, outdoor accessory, tool, patio furniture, etc. An added bonus, many items are marked 50% off. Print this coupon and present it at time of purchase. *You’ll have to hurry. This [...]

Save 45% OFF Triple Mix (30 L) from Lowe’s this week. On sale for $1.98 (reg. $3.48). This special mix contains manure, peat and loam,which helps improve soil and moisture retention. Sale ends June 30, 2010.

Save 50% OFF all remaining summer collection at IKEA’s Midnight Madness Sale. On tonight from 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. At the North York location, hourly specials start earlier at 6:00 p.m.with discounts of up to 50% off selected items. Every half hour after that will feature another item on sale. Hungry? You can even [...]

Summer is for puttering around the garden. Make life easier (and prettier) with some help from Home Outfitters. From now through June 17, 2010, you can Save 30% OFF all gardening accessories. Check out these great DEALS. Watering cans. Sale price $6.99 to $27.99 (reg. $9.99 to 39.99). Lanterns. Sale price $13.99 to $41.99 (reg. [...]

Buy a 10″ Annual flower hanging basket this weekend at Lowe’s, and you’ll get a second one for FREE. Offer good only on Saturday, June 5, and Sunday, June 6, 2010. *Hanging basket #90639 only. While supplies last. Limit of 1 purchase per customer.

Save 20% OFF all Optimum plants (annuals, perennials, roses, trees, shrubs) at The Home Depot this week. Sale is from May 27 through May 30, 2010.

It’s the first long weekend leading us into summer. Here are a few ideas to get you out of the house. Fireworks at Ashbridge’s Bay: Bring a blanket and a couple of fold-up chairs and head down to Ashbridge’s Bay. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. Free Admission to Markham Museum: It’s International Museum Day. Free [...]

Get ready to start planting with a FREE perennial plant from Sheridan Nurseries. Buy 2 perennials on Saturday, May 15, 2010, and you’ll get the 3rd one for FREE. Then when you’re done, set the ambiance with some beautiful Tealight candles. On sale for $2.98 (reg. $6.99).Check your local Sheridan Nurseries for other great buys.

Canadian Tire has some great DEALS for the garden this week. Deals that are good for both the front and the back garden. You’ll just have to decide where to start first. Get down to the basics with these specials: 40% Off – Pruners. It’s time to prune back dead branches and unruly canes. You’ll [...]

Gear up for spring with lawn and garden specials from Canadian Tire this week. Check out these great savings: 70% Off – High-performance work gloves. On sale for $5.99 (reg. $19.99) 60% Off – Jobe’s fertilizer stakes. On sale for $1.99 (reg. $4.99) 50% Off – Easy Pour watering can. On sale for $9.99 (reg. [...]

Time to start pruning and trimming the garden. Buy a Black & Decker hand-held outdoor power equipment and get a FREE Black & Decker 18-volt battery (valued at $49.98) at Lowe’s this week. The best part about these cordless models is you  won’t have to drag an extension cord around with you. These 3 models [...]

Time to start raking those leaves from your lawn? Get some help with FREE lawn and leaf bags from Lowe’s this weekend. From Friday, April 9 (today) to Sunday, April 11, 2010, Lowe’s will be giving away FREE lawn and leaf bags (2-pack bags) to the first 300 customers that walk through their doors. *Limit [...]

This FREE seminar is all about growing vegetables where space is restricted. A balcony or any small area of the house lends itself perfectly to growing vegetables vertically or in containers. Learn how you can reap the rewards of fresh vegetables with little space. This seminar is presented by the Leaside Garden Society at the [...]

Sheridan Nurseries (Unionville) is offering FREE classes on spring pruning in the garden. Don’t let fear take over your pruning shears. Learn the proper techniques and about the best time to prune your trees and plants.  Pre-registration is required. March 21, 2010. Time: 10:00 a.m. March 24, 2010. Time: 2:00 p.m. Sheridan Nurseries in Unionville [...]

Sheridan Nurseries is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by giving you a 10% discount on your purchases. Offer good only on … St. Patrick’s Day, of course. (March 17, 2010). *Discount applies to regular prices only. Other exceptions may apply.