This issue of Garden & Style magazine focuses on bringing the outdoors in through indoor/outdoor furniture and accessories as well as creating stunning micro-gardens indoors. It provides ideas for customizing fall's rustic charm through landscaping techniques and furnishing selections. The issue also offers nine solutions for staying warm outdoors this fall and profiles the best fall plants, furniture, fire features, and decorating items.

1. FALL 2012
CANADA’S GARDEN STYLE MAGAZINE
DOUBLE-
DUTY
DECOR
HILLBILLY INDOOR/OUTDOOR
FURNITURE &
OR CITY ACCESSORIES
SLICKER?
CUSTOMIZE
FALL’S RUSTIC THE
CHARM
BIG
CHILL
9 SOLUTIONS
GARDEN TO STAY WARM
THIS SEASON
OBJETS
CREATE STUNNING
MICRO-GARDENS
INDOORS!
BOLD
FALL
THE BEST FALL
FURNITURE,
FIRE FEATURES
P LUS! & DECOR
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5 fA T H AT
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2. editor's letter
The Fall
In this issue, we shopped ’til we dropped,
finding the best in outdoor furniture, fire
features and decor items to bring you fresh
ideas for your space. Look for stylish ways
Bounty
to bring the outdoors in through furniture and
sculptural indoor terrariums. We serve up a
city versus country take on achieving rustic
Fall charm, and reveal simple techniques to
shelter your garden from cold winds so you
can enjoy you patio even longer.
BY GABRIEL VERKADE,
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Last, but not least, I share my favourite five
Fall feature plants that are guaranteed to add
the requisite Fall pop of colour!
With the crisp scent I hope you enjoy our Fall issue—I'd love to hear
of Fall in the air your feedback, thoughts and ideas on what you
and vibrant colours would like to see featured in our fall issue of
GARDEN & STYLE.
dancing all around us, Enjoy the beauty of Fall—happy gardening!
grab a hot chocolate,
woolly throw and cozy
up with these fresh Fall
design ideas. gabriel@verkadedesign.com
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the best garden and style trends to
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outdoor living and entertaining space. th ro u g h o u t ri e s a n d v id e o s !
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We see gardening differently at GARDEN & STYLE. Our passion
for plants and the outdoors inspires our desire for the perfect
outdoor living space. Good design is an integral part of real life
and we are here to be your style editor to the gardening world,
CANADA’S GARDEN STYLE MAGAZINE whether it be flora, decor or outdoor design features.
Summer 2012 Contributing Editor & Writer: Nora Ursulescu
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and future value of your home. CLICK HERE to contact Gabriel.
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3. cafe chair
Metalworker Xavier
Pauchard not only
brought the art of
galvanizing steel to
France, but took the
process to the next
level by creating the
Marais A Chair (1934),
the quintessential cafe
chair that was both
elegant and robust
enough to grace
the decks of the S.S.
Normandie ocean liner.
INSIDE OUT
Why separate your indoor and outdoor decor?
Choose accessories that do double-duty and fit well with your indoor decor,
so that when your lawn has turned into a bed of leaves and any trace of green
has disappeared, they and you can take shelter in style.
patterned rugs
The vibrant reds, deep burgundies, and
earthy beige of the Senna rug from Pottery
Barn define the perfect autumn palette.
Featuring a hand-woven eclectic pattern,
it looks stunning tucked underneath the
kitchen table, or rolled out on the deck.
bring in the bench
We’re falling for the Jardine bench from West Elm!
Crafted from wood, it has a weathered look that adds
warmth and cosiness to any space. Use it outdoors
to seat several or bring it into your front hallway to
remove slushy boots when the fluffy stuff starts to fall.

4. TURN
UP
THE
HEAT
Spend more
starry nights
outdoors as
summer slips
away with
cozy flames
and the
warm glow
of heat lamps.

5. LUXURIOUS LAMPS
Make your outdoor space more
cozy with the Bella lamp from
Kindle Living. Contemporary in
its design, yet traditional in form,
it’s as close as you can get to
an indoor lamp. All you need is
a comfortable sofa, and a good
book to curl up with as the fall
leaves settle around you.
BEACON OF LIGHT
The Obelisk patio heater from
Cook-n-Dine is a stylish sculp-
tural feature that wows during
the day, and heats during the
night. Tall, sleek, and crafted out
of stainless steel, the tower will
make guests glow with warmth.
GALLERY
LINEAR LIGHTING SEE A RECENT
Social gatherings aren’t only for the summer. Keep VERKADE
LANDSCAPE
the party going well into the fall with this fireplace DESIGN PROJECT
from Paloform. Sleek lines and a low height make WITH STUNNING
it an ideal coffee table replacement, and the warm FIRE FEATURE
glow will make all gather ‘round the fire.

6. MONOTONE STRIPES
Introduced to mark the
new millennium in 2000,
the Hudson's Bay Company
Collection millennium
caribou throw takes
the design of the traditional
multi stripe and updates
it for a neutral modern look.
get knit
The perfect antidote to a cold evening,
this hand-knit blanket keeps you warm and
cozies up sofas, chairs and beds with its
fringe of long tassels and snuggable texture.
fall trend
CAMP COMFORT
Who's got the marshmallows? Get cozy around the campfire
with all the comforts of camp life.
RING OF FIRE
Nothing says camping more than sitting 'round the fire. This
contemporary take on the traditional fire pit is not only stun-
ning thanks to the weathered metal surface, but also is highly
functional by storing yards and yards of wood.

7. WOOD PRIVACY SCREEN
Wood screens in a variety of patterns
and finishes offer privacy and are also
sturdy shields against chilly winds.
evergreen hedge
GALLERY
A row of Emerald cedars
form a strong year-round SEE MORE
wind barrier. OF THIS
GARDEN
Wind
When temperatures drop,
try these trusted tips to keep
the brisk breeze at bay.
Breakers
easy, breezy grass hedges
On a more natural note, grasses
can do the job just as well! Plant VIDEO
them in a straight line, and with
clean edges to create a hedge –it LEARN MORE
ABOUT STUNNING
will look great as the long blades FALL GRASSES
of grass move with the breeze.

8. DIY TERRARIUM
The possibilities are endless when it comes
to building your customized terrarium.
Playing on miniature scale creates an indoor garden objet that not only
adds sculptural beauty to a lonely shelf, but also helps keep indoor air fresh.
Geodesic Objet
An antique chandelier
is the inspiration for this
geometric stunner. Let
the triangle glass panes
showcase rare dwarf
orchids or miniature ferns.

9. how to:
4 EASY
STEPS
to creating your
own terrarium
Materials
• Sandy soil
• Spanish moss
• Norwegian reindeer moss
• Polished river pebbles
• 'Hens & Chicks' succulents
(Echeveria)
• Glass vessel of your choice
UP IN THE AIR
Suspended clear glass planters
allow you to create a high-style,
low-maintenance indoor garden
almost anywhere. Fill these
with air plants, succulents or
moss to create your own small
spheres of earthy influence.
INSTRUCTIONS
BEAUTY 1. Place a layer of Spanish
moss along the bottom to
& THE BOWL absorb extra moisture and
keep optimum humidity levels.
A round, hand-blown
glass orb with a wide 2. Stack polished river pebbles
opening allows you in an artistic fashion, taking care
to grow succulents, fine to constantly turn the terrarium
ferns and velvety mosses. to find the best arrangement.
3. Create small soil pockets by
using pebbles as natural barriers.
Fill with fine well-draining soil.
4. Plant your favourite succulents
in soil pockets and accent with
brightly coloured Spanish moss.

10. DOUGH BOWLS
These dough bowls
from the Pottery Barn
are authentic items
that have been used
by European farmers.
Every scratch and dent
in the weathered wood
adds character and
WAGON WHEEL history to any outdoor
Lean against a drab space, their scooped
wall or fence to add structure making them
rustic charm. ideal as planters to
tabletop displays.
Authentic
Country LOOK To bring countryside style up to city slicker
standard, opt for these items with a twist.
SIDE TABLE COPPER CANDLEHOLDERS
Forget about side-tables, The tall, oversized Knox Lanterns
use reclaimed wood logs from Crate &Barrel are a fantastic
to set down you pumpkin- way to light up your backyard.
spiced latte. Naturally fitting
in any garden, they also serve
double-duty as extra seating.
BURLAP PILLOW
Get crafty and create your
very own burlap cushions by
simply covering your existing
outdoor pillows; or better yet,
check Etsy for fab-creations
from crafty experts.

11. Iron antlers
Get the look of a
gorgeous mount
without having to go
on a hunt! Restoration
Hardware has recast
this original created INDUSTRIAL GEAR
in the late 1800s by Create sculptural interest on
the famous taxidermist your garden wall with a rusted,
Weise & Bitterlich. weathered patina gear.
Countrified
CITY LOOK
To bring countryside style up to city slicker
standard, opt for these items with a twist.
pinwheels
A little taste of the
country life and style
with these pretty
little pinwheels –they
bear a resemblance
to windmills found
outside the city.
barn sconce
The Vintage Barn sconce from Restoration Hardware
revives an American classic rural look. Perfect for
the city, the weathered zinc finish will look great
among modern furniture and accessories.

12. seasonal showstoppers
FALLFall garden have the blahs?
Does your
FEATURES
These showstoppers will cure instantly
by delivering a POP of colour!
Dahlia
If you love Spring peonies, then
you’ll appreciate the arrival of
these saucer-sized blooms come
Fall. Dahlias are known for their
wide variety and combinations of
saturated rich colours of orange,
pink, purple, scarlet, yellow and
white. The best part - they make
stunning cut-flowers so you can
appreciate these final season
blooms both indoors and out! GALLERY
Size: Wide variety of sizes to suit LEARN MORE
any sunny spot in your garden. ABOUT
DAHLIAS

13. Burning
Bush
(Euonymus alatus
‘compactus’)
Set your garden aflame
with the rich, vibrant
ruby red of Burning
bush. This stunner pro-
vides rich green foliage
Arkansas Blue Star through the season as
it prepares to add the
(Amsonia hubrichtii) desired pop of red come
It’s delicate, willow-like foliage is topped with delight- September/October.
ful pale blue star-shaped flowers in Spring. Adding fine Size: 4′ tall, 4′ spread
light-green texture to your garden border throughout
summer, it transforms to a vivid golden-yellow in fall. GALLERY
It’s robust stems carry it through most of the winter,
adding interest especially when combined mixed with LOVE RED? VIEW MORE
grasses and other attractive seedheads. RED HOT FALL PLANTS
Size: up to 3′ tall, 3′ spread
Maiden Grass
(Miscanthus sinensis ‘Silberfeder’)
Enjoy the dance of the silvery plumes in the
autumn breeze atop these towering grasses.
With hardy stalks, this large grass provides great
vertical interest from late summer thru winter.
Be delighted by the delicate ice display when
frost forms on the feathery tips in November.
Size: 6-7′ tall, 3-4′ spread
Tatarian VIDEO
aster LEARN HOW
(Aster tataricus) TO CREATE
Tatarian aster is an impressive, A BUTTERFLY
stately perennial with a flowering GARDEN
height of 3 to 6 feet. Blooming
longer than any other garden
aster, this lofty perennial showcases
light lavender flowers from late
September thru November, providing
the perfect road trip snack for
migrating monarch butterflies.
Size: 3-6′ tall, 1-3′ spread