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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2004-05-06, Page 14LANDSCAPING & MUNICIPAL DITCHING, DOZING & EXCAVATING Fence Lines, Earth Moving, Ditching, Aggregates & Top Soil Foundation dug or buried Large and Trim Dozers Excavator By the hour or contract RR 2, Brussels Phone 887-6916 Fax 887-6949 Greg Jim 519-887-2638 519-887-6916 Aid,3 mthi ff:ttbkartc-e A stylish new MDL entrance system will enhance the beauty and value of your home. Choose from our complete line of steel doors such as Single Doors, Double Doors and Doors with a Sidelight or Transolh . • MDL Doors can customize your pre-hung insulated steel doors to suit any renovation or new construction project. Primed and ready to paint or pre-finished to match any decor — it's your choice! • MDL Doors offers a complete line of Terrace Doors for your deck or patio in a variety of hinge and swing options. Select clear glass for an unobstructed view or mini-blinds sealed between two panes of tempered glass for complete privacy and no more dusting of blinds. LOOK FOR US AT YOUR LOCAL BUILDING SUPPLY DEALER! Some local dealers in mid-western Ontario are located in: Goderich • Gorrie • Listowel • Wingham • Kurtzville • Brussels • Blyth tierei je41"3- 9 8 4 - 2 0 0 4 MDL DOORS Multi stemmed geraniums - 1000s to choose from Deck, patio & balcony planters in all shapes & sizes 1000s hanging baskets - 10"-20" sizes Wave petunias available in 11 colour choices ‘74 Te-Em Farm R.R. #1 Bayfield, 77688 Orchard Line Spring hours: Monday - Friday Dawn 'til Dusk Saturday & Sunday 8 am-6 pm 519-482-3020 iPerennials in all shapes & colours for all conditions „in i Cr uiag garnataeo,? Don't wait! Come in for Ted's Tasty Tomatoes PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2004. m_e* 4 Nein 24". 0 10111 r- Search for family enterprise leads to nursery A family enterprise Ron and Jacqueline Knop, with children Dennis and Bianca are the new owners of Maitland Manor Nursery. The couple, who purchased the property in December of 2002 have been busy putting their own stamp on the business. (Bonnie Gropp photo) Ron then began talking about heifers, so they made the trip in the summer of 2002 to see what was here. He was excited, but Jacqueline was not sure. She sent him and their children, Dennis. now nine and Bianca. five, back home and she remained for another week to learn. "I couldn't see where I would fit in this type of business." Her brother, who owns a greenhouse outside Listowel, mentioned there was one for sale near Bluevale. "So on my last day here before packing, we drove out. And on the long trip home in the plane I realized that while this was not what we had been looking for it was actually exactly what we'd been looking for." Taking over Maitland Manor Nursery would give the couple the chance to work together on their own property in the country. As well, Ron .was already educated having studied horticulture at school. Both he and Jacqueline had worked for a grower in their homeland. With the closing date in December, the Knops had little to do initially but get themselves settled into the house. Once the weather warmed, however, they began-putting their stamp on the nursery. "It needed a lot of cleaning out. The good ideas were laid out, but basically we were starting over." said Ron. The laneway has been enlarged, providing better parking. They have added mulch and rockery to their inventory and more signage. "This seems to be appealing to people," said Jacqueline of the latter. As well every single item is clearly marked with a price tag. One of the first really large projects was the removal of an old barn. This is to be the site of a new greenhouse which will allow the Knops to increase the number of annual plants they offer for sale. The big goal, however is that "over the years we hope to have the finest collection in trees, shrubs and perennials," said Ron. In 2003 the couple added landscaping to the business. "It's just the two of us so we don't have the manpower or equipment to handle bigger jobs, but we did do several smaller landscaping projects last year," said Jacqueline. Maitland Manor Nursery is open from mid-April until November. By Bonnie Gropp Citizeh editor Things took an interesting turn when in search of a new opportunity and new life Jacqueline and Ron Knop made the decision to come to Canada. from The Netherlands. Jacqueline's parents and five brothers already lived here. "I was the last and we had wanted to for a couple of years before we did." lnitally, the Knops had discussed starting a poultry operation, but opportunties were missed and when the prices rose. they realized they couldn't afford to move into that type of farming.