22 ~ Sunday Decemner 2 1998 - Nortn Shore News Gift su EVERY vear [ have the best of intentions when it comes to Christmas shopping. However as December rolls around there are alwass other distractions and obliz. Hons te tillin the available ume. It there were other war demers in the fim dhe aask would be much easier and I am sure [would procrastinate less. [tis always more fun to go shopping ina store that CATEPS TO VOIP TIMTerests or hobby, This week [did my annual tour around the warden stores and local nurseries to see what is new and available tor the Christmas shopper. Calike many malls, the beau tifully decorated garden shops sow it arows are quter at this tame at the veae and chs makes parking and shopping alot caster. He vou are buying a Christanas gut tora keen or casual gardener there are many usetul or cxetting items trom which to choose. The gifts range trom something that would be within a child’s budget ail the way up te up toa new greenhouse tor that special person in veur lite. The Woodcealters ts offering evr customers 0 volume Aiscocet on two of cor products, When you order a Dresser or TV Armoire by the ead of Lan 99 you con save $150.00 off regular price. Choose frem standard or custom designs call for more details or visit our showsoce. The Honda Homecoming WINTERIZATION Pie PACKAGE INCLUDES: 4 Oil and titer change Check for fluid leaks © Battery loadscharging test A Coolant level and freeze punt OD tres: est cooling system, inspect related hoses and Garnps Y Inspect all brakes for wear (and condition @ Inspect brake capers, wheel cylinders and parking brake Otter amas Der SAppilecatde ter sell Beonada teh 725 Marine Dr. North Vancouver Don't @pen Your Hood to Strangers 1B EON Petve te adie peliny Mite A @)PACIFIC & Ey, what will you end up with? Ub SIRs = 7 Inspect nre wear and pressure Vie rotation Inspect transmission Hud level power steerimyp turd level Ub appliables, brtke fluid level, clutel fluid level if applicable s WY Inspect drive belt vondition cexciudes dining helry BRING IT HOME TO ONDA et $4 lospect distbutor cap 1 Inspect windshield wipers, WA Wesher tid top-up inspect exhaust system M71 inspect springs and WH lospect all lights atid bulbs $e luspeot and lubrieie dees n hosip HOME & ggestions for g Gutdeners are always watching the voather ama farses casdly read: Uber ttentic AE ISse th ro en BY avn ther wee vaors usetul Kk : grower OV Ponteier when keeping track of overnivht temperatures ot conditions iba grecnhonse or cold trame Most gardeners arent too concerned about beng fish tonmabhy dressed fo go out to work but there are a number or wearable items thar make Mice vitts “Slogger,” the new plastic “clog shoes a hands item to have near the back door, One can ip thent on fora quick trp to the garden to pick a sprig or two af parsley. Gloves come in all sizes, shape and materials. Whether itis to keep the hands pra tected trom thar new David Ausun rose or to just provide some warmth during tus winter season there are nian vaneties avatlable. A moditicd garden apron with inultiple pouches might be the answer for the person whe can never tind chat ball of twine or pair of clippers, Knee pads are handy to have aromnd when knecling for long periods to do repeti- tive jobs. Kneciing on cold, hard and damp soil has never been appealing but becomes less so with age. A high den- sity foam rubber mat might serve tie same purpose and rotor and wires washers, jets and blades aback absorhers Tovks. latches, hands tated sath ane ether INI 987-4618 bose ly eT ARDEN reen thumbs ~—s~N iat ate Ea. Oy ear ae 02 NEWS photo Terry Peters FOR the gardener on your Christmas list ... you can't go wrong with sturdy, long- lasting tools. This aluminum trowel and Swiss-made pair of Felco clippers have stood the test of time. be che perfect gitt. Tools and accessories are always popular gifts. No gar- dener should be without a good pair of clippers and a small hand trowel. Unfortunately, cheap clip- pers or secateurs rarely ast more than a few years before they become dull, rusted or sloppy in their cutting action. A pair of high quality alu- minum and stainless steel Feleos should fasta fifetime. Aluminum trowels are lighter and will stand up better than cheaper steel ones. Other tools that are always welcome are small tolding pruning saws, garden shears and small loppers. Bulb planters, watering cans and spray bortles are all inexpen- sive items. For the indoor gardeners there are small tool sets that are ideal for working “would please any growe around potted house plants. There never seems to be enough plant pot saucers when you need them and a small collection of these Not all people think feed- ing birds is a garden activity but LT think the more bird varieties you encourage fo inhabit the garden the fewer See More puge 23 a J