Deck Builders and casaGURU are giving away a Deck or Pergola Prize Package valued at $2,500 in the Garden Oasis Giveaway.

Totally transform your outdoor living space with a custom made deck or pergola.

Enter daily for your chance to win $2500 in materials and labour towards the construction of a custom deck or pergola from Toronto Deck Builders.

If you like the idea of a garden oasis, please “like” the contest via the Facebook icon that lies to the left on the contest page.

Sustainability! Localism! Organic!

These are words whirling around these days. They’re keywords we look for in the grocery store, or in restaurants, why not take it one step closer? What’s more local than your backyard, garden, or deck? Urban gardens are on the rise, and deliciously so. Not only is it convenient to have fruit, berries, and vegetables growing in and around your abode, the freshness can’t be beat.

Learn how to go from backyard to plate - with a variety of ways for a variety of sized homes – by reading Emer’s article on “Urban Gardening”. Plus, she shares her favourite summer salad recipe.