Archive for April, 2010

MOTHER’S DAY is May 9th!

Celebrate  your mom, the special relationship you share, and the pride in all of those

little things she has done for you, over the years.

“I know of no pleasure that quite matches that of
seeing your youngster proudly flaunting something you have made.”

Enter the “My Mother Made This For Me” contest at MY SECRET GARDEN.

Include a photo (where possible) and brief description of the item your mother made for you,

and tell us why the item is special to you both.

We will make, and deliver a bouquet to the winning Mother, on Mother’s Day.

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PRE-BOOK your Mother’s Day arrangement and receive 10% off your order.

Be sure to visit our store at 84 1/2 Albert Street

in Winnipeg’s Exchange District

to check out our collection of giftware, perfect for Mother’s Day.

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SPRING FAVOURITES AT MY SECRET GARDEN
“THE TULIP”

Tulips for WINNIPEG WOMEN MAGAZINE by MY SECRET GARDEN

Tulips at the WONDERFUL WEDDING SHOW by MY SECRET GARDEN
Photo: TINHOLT PHOTOGRAPHY & DESIGN

The tulip which pops up in spring gardens in many different colours, has aroused more than it’s fair share of interest. In 14th century Turkey, during the “Tulipomania Era”, bulbs of unusual colour became status symbols for which many a sultan happily went to war. In 17th century Holland, the dutch speculated in tulips, on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange. The best and rarest tulips are still hybridized in laboratories, whose experts seek out, and cultivate any new colours, and hope that they will assert
their individuality, among a field of less illustrious varieties.

MY SECRET GARDEN’S FAVOURITE spring time flower:
The Well Bred TulipMY SECRET GARDEN’S FAVOURITE varieties:
Species, Lily-flowered, Parrot, and Doubles

Photos: The Canadian Tulip Festival & The Skagit Tulip Festival

MY SECRET GARDEN’S FAVOURITE Favourite Tulip Book:
The Tulip, by Anna Pavord

MY SECRET GARDEN’S FAVOURITE Tulip Fact:
The tulip is the only flower, which continues to grow, after it has been harvested

MY SECRET GARDEN’S FAVOURITE Places to See New Varieties:
The Chelsea Flower Show, Chelsea, London (May)
The Royal Botanic Garden, Kew, Richmond Surrey, and Wisley
The Royal Horticultural Society, Woking, Surrey, G.B.
The Philadelphia Flower Show (Mar)
The Skaggit Valley Tulip Festival, Washington (Apr)
Keukenhof, The Netherlands (Mar-May)
Srinigar, Kashmir (Mar)
The Canadian Tulip Festival, Ottawa (May).

ENTER OUR CONTEST

A famous woman once said…

“If you have to support yourself, you had bloody well
better find some way that is going to be interesting”.

Tell us about your MOST interesting work day, good or bad.

You you could WIN flowers for your office!

To enter, email your story to us at

mysecretgarden@mts.net

by Saturday, April 17th

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Why not pick up a bouquet of flowers or a special gift for your
favourite Administrative Professional during

Administrative Proffessionals Week

April 18th thru 24th

Administrative Professionals Day in Canada is

Wednesday, April 21st

Where My Secret Garden Has Been Seen.

Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Nutcracker, December 22-29  *see our presentation bouquets and program ad
Assiniboine Park Conservatory
High Tea Bakery
Chocolatier Constance Popp
The Wonderful Wedding Show January 22 & 23
Weddings in Winnipeg Magazine November issue, “Ask The Bride” , Johanna and Jason
Weddingbells Magazine
Your Wedding Imagine magazine

Birks “A Cosmopolitain  Celebration”
Royal Winnipeg Ballet “Dinner With Dracula Gala”, “Dracula”, and “Arnold Spohr Tribute”
Winnipeg Art Gallery “Wanda Koop, On The Edge Of Experience”
Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art, Gala Opening
The MTS Centre
Hecla Resort
The Fairmont Winnipeg
Niakwa Country Club
Studios In The Exchange
St Norbert Arts Centre
Millenium Centre
Fort Gibraltar

July 14th to 25th

The Fringe Festival.
Albert and Arthur streets will be closed for The Fringe Market.
www.winnipegfringe.com

Look for My Secret Garden’s “Lost Sole Contest” in The Exchange.

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July 2nd

“First Fridays in the Exchange” 1st Friday of every month, vendors will stay open till 9pm. Special promos offered.

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June 21st

Graduation Season begins. See My Secret Garden for your corsages and boutonnieres.

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June 10th

“A Cosmopolitain Affair”, a Sex In Ihe City Client Appreciation Evening, hosted by Birks
www.birks.ca
Cosmos by Siku Vodka www.sikuvodka.com
Hors d’oeuvres by The District www.thedistrictwinnipeg.com
Sweets by High Tea Bakery and Chocolatiere Constance Popp
Flowers recreated by My Secret Garden
Vera Wang wedding dress (as seen in the Movie) by Atelier Couture Bridal
Photogtaphy by Red Photo Co.
Signage by Ayoko Design Inc.
Van Cleef and Arpel jewellery (as seen In the movie) by Birks

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June 3rd

Weddingbells Magazine Client Appreciation Luncheon, Brio, WAG
www.weddingbells.ca
www.wag.ca
www.stormcatering.ca

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May 8th

Gardening Saturday

presented by

Friends of the Assiniboine Park Conservatory

Canadian Mennonite University North Campus
500 Shaftesbury Blvd
9-4

Check out our stall in The Great Hall.
You will find beautiful flowers, cards, and gifts, for Mother’s Day.

www.friendsconservatory.com

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May 6

“A Venetian Affair” Damiani jewellery event at Birks, in the Exchange
www.birks.com

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May 1st

May Day Festivities in The Exchange

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April 30th

Assiniboine Park Conservatory

presents

Pots and What Nots Gala

7-11

A magical evening where we open this magical exhibit, which runs May 1-5, Assiniboine Park Conservatory.

www.assiniboinepark.ca

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April 30th

I H Asper School of Business, Commerce Graduation Dinner & Dance, 350-400  graduates will enjoy the ambiance created by My Secret Garden’s floral designs. We are a proud sponsor of the Asper School of Business.
www.umanitoba.ca/asper

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April 10th

The Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s 70th Anniversary  Fundraising Gala, an evening of dance, celebration, and elegant flowers by My Secret Garden ,The Delta Hotel.
www.rwb.org

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April 6th

Manitoba Music announces funding/media opp with harmonious bouquets by My Secret Garden.
www.manitobamusic.com

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March 23rd

Finance Minister Rosann Wowchuch announces new budget, wearing a corsage of gerberas and berzillia berries by My Secret Garden.
www.winnipegfreepress.com

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March 10th

Vanessa Lawson, soloist, receives presentation bouquet of white calla lilies and feathers, after her performance in The Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s  Swan Lake. Next A Cinderella Story, April 28-May 2. My Secret Garden is a proud sponsor of The RWB.
www.rwb.org