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Cosby’s Garden Centre and Concrete Creations in Liverpool NS

September 3, 2018/in Travel, Uncategorized /by ValleyFamilyFun

Cosby’s Garden Centre and Concrete Creations in Liverpool NS Cosby’s Garden Centre and Concrete Trails is a wonderful place to visit in Liverpool, NS! Over 10 years ago, my mom, sister and I headed to Liverpool to take part in a concrete workshop put on at Cosby’s Garden Centre. I made a turtle and […]

Oulton’s Meats and Martock Glen Farm and Agrizoo in Windsor

September 2, 2018/in Adventure /by ValleyFamilyFun

Oulton’s Meats and Martock Glen Farm and Agrizoo in Windsor For the longest time, I had heard that Oulton’s Meats near Martock in Windsor had an agrizoo, but I couldn’t find any more information about. We did some investigative reporting and decided to go check it out. Here’s what it says on Facebook: […]

Cosby’s Garden Centre and Concrete Creations in Liverpool NS

September 3, 2018/in Travel, Uncategorized /by ValleyFamilyFun

Oulton’s Meats and Martock Glen Farm and Agrizoo in Windsor

September 2, 2018/in Adventure /by ValleyFamilyFun

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Cosby’s Garden Centre and Concrete Creations in Liverpool NS

September 3, 2018/in Travel, Uncategorized /by ValleyFamilyFun

Cosby’s Garden Centre and Concrete Creations in Liverpool NS

Cosby’s Garden Centre and Concrete Trails is a wonderful place to visit in Liverpool, NS!

Over 10 years ago, my mom, sister and I headed to Liverpool to take part in a concrete workshop put on at Cosby’s Garden Centre. I made a turtle and my mom and sister made a concrete bird bath stump. It was so long ago that I can’t find the pictures. However, we are all still using our creations in our gardens and will definitely go again!

I had heard all about Ivan Higgins’ concrete creations that were on display behind the garden centre, but had never been, so we decided to go and check it out.

About the Artist, Ivan Higgins

Meet Nova Scotia sculptor, Ivan Higgins as his eclectic imagination comes to life. Ivan’s simply magical and undoubtedly unique concrete creations will not only grab your eye but will capture your soul.
Ivan, an accomplished artist, began sculpting about 15 years ago with his sculptures becoming a natural and powerful extension of his art. His mammoth sculpting projects are a winter tradition at Cosby’s. Friends and customers constantly pop in and out of his ‘greenhouse’ studio in anticipation of watching his musings take shape. It is inspiring to witness his creations acquire form as they evolve from wire and concrete into unparalleled works of art. It is not unusual for Ivan’s employees to assist in the development of the initial pencil drawings for his art.
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About the Concrete Trail

The concrete trail is located right behind the garden centre. There are so many winding paths through the woods that you can take your time to meander.

You will be hard pressed to remember that these magnificent pieces are actually made of concrete!

There are so many acrobatic manouevres! They look so real!

Keep a sharp eye, because there are more sculptures hidden in the woods, popping out behind trees!

How does it work?

It is free to visit the gardens!

Take your time to wander the trails. We spent about 30 minutes walking around, however, you could spend much much longer looking at each of the sculptures and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere.

Children will adore the magical nature of the trail. Just remind them not to touch or climb on the sculptures!

At the end, please consider giving a freewill donation to help maintain the park.

Just give the money to Johnny!

Where to Find Cosby’s Garden Centre

Cosby’s Garden Centre is located just outside Liverpool on Route 3.

There is so much to do and see at this wonderful garden centre! Open year round, make sure you stop and take a magical journey through the woods!

Learn More about Cosby’s Garden Centre’s Concrete Trail

Oulton’s Meats and Martock Glen Farm and Agrizoo in Windsor

September 2, 2018/in Adventure /by ValleyFamilyFun

Oulton’s Meats and Martock Glen Farm and Agrizoo in Windsor

For the longest time, I had heard that Oulton’s Meats near Martock in Windsor had an agrizoo, but I couldn’t find any more information about. We did some investigative reporting and decided to go check it out.

Here’s what it says on Facebook:

We are a working farm with two provincially inspected abattoirs and an on-farm meat store. We invite you to come and visit our little bit of paradise!

Primarily, Oulton’s is a meat store. They also specialize in exotic meat and therefore have a lot of exotic animals on the farm.

While you are at the meat store, you are allowed to wander around and look at the animals.

Please remember, that this is a working farm. Be respectful of the farm and the animals, and visit the animals at your own risk.

When we were there, there were water buffalo, emu, zebra, llamas, deer, pigs, sheep, cow, horses, lots of birds and fowl and much more!

Depending on your child, you may wish to tell them, or not tell them about the exotic meat available in the shop.

Because there is no admission to go see the animals on the farm, please consider buying something (exotic or not) from the meat store to support the agrizoo.

Location

Oulton’s Meat Market and Agrizoo is located right off Route 14 near Windsor, before you get to Martock.

When you pull up the long driveway, there is a cement building to your left. The entrance is on the side.

It makes for a lovely outing!

Learn more about Oulton’s Meat Market and Agrizoo

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Cosby’s Garden Centre and Concrete Creations in Liverpool NS

About the Artist, Ivan Higgins

About the Concrete Trail

How does it work?

Where to Find Cosby’s Garden Centre

There is so much to do and see at this wonderful garden centre! Open year round, make sure you stop and take a magical journey through the woods!

Oulton’s Meats and Martock Glen Farm and Agrizoo in Windsor

Please remember, that this is a working farm. Be respectful of the farm and the animals, and visit the animals at your own risk.

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