Hello from the gardens, Super excited to finally see wild leeks (ramps) ready to harvest next week. So many delicious wild edibles are emerging this time of the year. .
The majority of foods that grow in the spring are highly nutrient dense and so many are great for detoxifying after a long winter.
This is the time to look for some young dandelion leaves and it's usually easy to find some garlic mustard. In the greenhouse we also have chickweed and creeping charlie. Ironic to me that we classify these easy growing plants as weeds when they are more nutrient dense than what you can find in the store.
I'm looking forward to offering some foraging activities starting in the next couple of weeks!
Looking for Volunteers
A unique and wonderful new opportunity is to be involved with the incredible Lookout Point called Wiidookdaadiwin, check out www.wiidookdaadiwin.org
They are looking for volunteers to help with maintenance , clearing out dead plants from last year and putting down fresh mulch.
Thurs. April 24th between 9 - 1pm
This is a spectacular site to experience! Please let me know if you may be able to assist or if you have questions. mogfarm@gmail.com
What's happening at the farm:
Come learn with me at the farm! Spring Growing 101 Series, Now on Sale
A Hands-On Vegetable Gardening Workshop Series
Want to increase your homestead gardening skills?
Discover the essentials of growing your own vegetables with our Growing 101 program!
Join us at the farm for hands-on learning as we explore what plants need to thrive, how to design and plant an organic vegetable garden, and how to navigate common gardening challenges like weather, weeds, pests, and diseases. Through interactive sessions in the greenhouse, barn, and gardens, you'll gain experience with a variety of growing methods and environments.
Check out the link below to find out more and register.
Sign up now for Summer and Fall sessions as well!
www.eventbrite.ca/e/growing-101-a-hands-on-vegetable-gardening-workshop-series-tickets-1316566127729?aff=oddtdtcreator
Our Spring Garden Center will be open as of May 8th
Each Thurs. - Sat. 9am - 4pm
Perennials, Seedling Vegetables, herbs and flowers
Compost, potting soil, garden tools and more
Market Order Form for Saturday April 19th pickup.
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or please see link below
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There's honey, miners lettuce, arugula salad greens (sweet or spicy), potted seedlings and farm fresh eggs.
We will continue offering the weekly order form option as the way to what's available from the greenhouse, and of course the hens. Thank You for supporting small scale growing and community.
Quote: "Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries." — Jimmy Carter
Wishing you calm days, with hope and love in your heart.
All the best,
Kim & Tom
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