By Betty Hargrave

     North Haven has been transformed into a gift buying paradise. Several new collections have been added to the already outstanding groups of ceramic and wicker departments.
      In our new bird feeding display by the middle entrance to the gardens, you will find the most beautiful selection of colored glass hummingbird feeders. These feeders are designed in a whimsical theme; choose from apples, mushrooms, or flowers to mention a few of the choices. Joining these is a new collection of copper and glass tube feeders and other bird feeding supplies are tucked into the display to complete the gift section.
      If you have ever dreamed about having a beautiful sculpture for your garden but you wanted one that was functional we have the perfect one for you. We have a new grouping of exquisite Tom Torren Sculpture Designs. In the current collection you will find three designs that are functional and are beautifully designed for the garden. This group is made up of contemporary designs in beautiful blue-green copper on rusted iron bases. The free-standing bird feeder is extra large, giving the appearance of a garden bell tower. Or choose the bubbling bird bath fountain and to complete the group a copper bowl held on top a beautiful stand by three dragon flies. Either sprinkle bird seed in or use for a fern stand or just enjoy as a piece of garden sculpture.
      An addition to the already huge ceramic container selection we have added a large group of hand painted, glazed pottery in a dazzling a ray of Autumn colors. This is such a large group you will want to choose several for gifts and some for your own home.
      A wonderful new collection of blue and yellow oriental designed ceramic containers in many sizes and styles make up the group. While I was helping unpack these beautiful pieces I could see several of them made into lamp bases. These containers join our ever popular blue and white   collection.
      Do you have a friend who collects baskets? We have added three sizes of Handmade Sussex Trugs from Great Britain to our wicker display The body of these carriers if made of Cricket Bat Willow with copper fasteners and Chestnut Bark handle and rim. This style of Trugs has been used in Great Britain for hundreds of years. Add some pumpkins, gourds or a group of plants and you will have changed your décor to beautiful Autumn colors.
      It is always difficult to find an outstanding gift for the men on your list. We have a new group of slate wall clocks and thermometers, or one of the small slate or stone table - top fountains. Any of these will be perfect for the office, study or garden room.
      When Autumn arrives everyone thinks about changes to the home décor and we have a new beautiful group of dried flower and grass
wreaths and arches. These are designed in three sizes and intriguing combinations of color and materials. Choose from Sage, Plum, Romance, Champagne and Hydrangea to mention a few.
      A North Haven Gift Certificate remains on of the most thoughtful gifts anyone can give. You can tuck one into a card of a beautiful designed by our floral department. The staff looks forward to helping you choose your gift giving needs.