Who Let the Dogs Out???

Spruce got in a huge shipment this week of the items we bought in Atlanta at the Gift Show in July 2008. Sometimes you forget what you bought and then opening the boxes is a big surprise! Lots of cool stuff including some benches that are shaped like dogs - they are metal, with a bobble head - gotta see it to believe it - very interesting focal point for your foyer!
I also managed to secure Sheldon Gesell from Greenstar Plant Products to do a seminar on going organic in your yard - he will be speaking about taking an organic approach to amending your soil and greening up your grass, plants and trees. He will also talk about organic approaches to disease and insects This will be a free seminar on Saturday April 4th from 11am to 1pm at Spruce It Up Garden Centre. Give the store a call at 403-201-7525 and register - it is always an exciting talk!
A personal side note... I'm back rereading a Robin Sharma book and read a chapter on shining as a parent - I want to pass this along even though it has nothing to do with gardening - just resonated with me today...
"Try not to teach your fears to your kids. Introduce your children to what is possible"
Say these following words to your kids every night - and I hope my kids read this...

• you can do whatever you want to do
• never give up
• whatever you do, do it well and with all your heart
• remember how much I love you

Have a fantastic day!