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Farm Happenings at Mike's Garden Harvest

Farm Happenings for August 14, 2023 - the rubber boot edition

Posted on August 12th, 2023
It would come at no surprise, that anything with this many moving parts would experience a glitch or two. Fortunately, there is an awesome team of folk here that are leaning in and giving us there very best. It also helps to be a hopelessly optimistic and a customer base that is so supportive and e1 read more »

Farm Happenings for August 7, 2023 - The Hour is Late

Posted on August 5th, 2023
A steady unveiling of the field through the spring followed by a flury of planting and weeding and suddenly it is August!   Ofcourse there is well over half the season left in terms of field work, but in terms of planting the end is near.  What can we still grow as seed catalogues ar1 read more »

Farm Happenings for July 31, 2023

Posted on July 29th, 2023
So like the potato flower, the farm has begun to blossom.  A hub of activity. Joined today with the the task of weeding is Chris, Sarah and Natalie. They brought so much positive energy and engaging smiles.  The difference that all makes is unmeasurable and gratefully received. The tomoti1 read more »

Farm Happenings for July 24, 2023

Posted on July 22nd, 2023
It is salad season!!  Fresh greens, radishes, cucumbers all in their prime. The rain has made everything extra succulent. Ever made your own salad dressing?  Well this is the time to try if you haven't ever before.  Super easy and really delicious. Taking your meal to the next level!1 read more »

Farm Happenings for July 17, 2023

Posted on July 15th, 2023
Praying that none of you are in Kansas by way of Ottawa via tornado... yiesh!  We saw it coming Thursday, heading for the farm. I marshalled everyone and got them staged to run into the basement. Thankfully, the funnel ascended and moved off in another direction. Crazy to be sure. The much nee1 read more »

Farm Happenings for July 10, 2023 - the dawn of a new era

Posted on July 8th, 2023
Well...it happened.  For the first time in 10 years someone other than us were placing your farm fresh vegetables on your doorstep.  The drivers all seemed nice and we were actually well organized. Certainly we had our favorites and when they came back the next day they were given a warm1 read more »

Farm Happenings for July 3, 2023 - Week 1 :-)

Posted on July 1st, 2023
Well...ready or not...here we go! Spirits are high and this new group of people are working so well together.  Tradesman, salesman, contractors and people in our fields, our greenhouses and our farm store all binding together to make it happen. Trexity is working very closely with us to h1 read more »

Farm Happenings for Canada Day

Posted on June 29th, 2023
What a gorgeous day after such a week of wild weather!  The plants have most certainly appreciated all that rain.  Everything is thriving....including the strawberries.  So we are currently hosting a second pop up sale for all those who either missed the first one OR managed to munch1 read more »

Our First Strawberry Special Pop Up sale

Posted on June 23rd, 2023
Here we are trying to make the most of our new farm store. Our store Manager, Andriya has been busy these past weeks making the space her own and I, for one, couldn't be happier with all of her creative efforts.   This is the much anticipated strawberry season and while we don't have any1 read more »