Hello from the gardens, Well it's been awesome weather for those who like it hot..... super hot. Some crops are thriving and others looking very challenged. Which brings up a planting strategy of "don't put all your eggs in one basket".
So planting the same crop in a variety of locations, planting a number of different varieties even of the same crop. This helps adapt to the ever changeable conditions and can ensure that at least some of the plants will produce. Every year there always seems to be some crops that thrive and some can be a dismal failure. Thus at Thanksgiving we appreciate what abundance we have... cause there's no guarantee that you get anything!
First of the garlic is getting harvested now. It's not ready to "cure" but will be delicious for some early garlic. As well on the Market Order form is Haskaps, which you can come and pick your own as well.
Speaking of,
New Greens available: Lamb's quarters is very mild tasting raw, even when the plant is mature, and really does taste like spinach when cooked. We harvest its leaves from the time they are young shoots in late spring all the way through autumn. It's a powerhouse with 281% DV of vitamin A, 111% DV of vitamin C, 1112% DV of vitamin K, and 46% DV of calcium per one cup cooked.
Check out the link below for my favourite "lambs quarters pesto". Great to make with garlic scapes or the fresh garlic. I also like to use nutritional yeast instead of parmesan. Consider using a mixture of greens and herbs.
What's happening at the farm:
Wed. July 16th, 6:30-8pm
Imagine experiencing a Guided Painting class on a summer evening. After a short walk in the woods!
Check out the poster below for more details.
Next Community Market is Sat. July 26th, 10am - 3pm.
Special Children's market as well as tours, live music, wonderful assortment of talented vendors and food.
Last week for our Spring Garden Center
Special - $40 % Off, all Plants this week, plus choice of a free annual herb, veg, flower plant. Select
Open Thurs. - Sat. 9am - 4pm
Closing as of Sat. June 28th
Reminder: we have beautiful hardy perennial flowers, shrubs, fruit shrubs, succulents and more
*** Free tomato cage with any tomato you buy!
Compost, potting soil, garden tools, seeds and more.
Market Order Form for Saturday June 28th pickup.
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or please see link below
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Reminder
We are not planning to open the Market Stand this season for a number of reasons. Our plan is to transition to a more interactive approach where we will not only offer online ordering but also facilitated U-Pick opportunities starting in July. Stay tuned!
We will continue offering the weekly order form option as the way to what's available from the greenhouse, outdoors and of course the hens. Thank You for supporting small scale growing and community.
Quote: "Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature -- the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter."
― Rachel Carson, Silent Spring
Wishing you calm days, with hope and love in your heart.
All the best,
Kim & Tom
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