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Farm Happenings at Mike's Garden Harvest
Farm Happenings for September 21, 2021 - the week that was
Well... THAT happened.
What a week!! First I decide to get creative and ambitious with the share contents and we elect to offer up a wider than ususal selection of herbs during the dog end part of the season for them. THEN, I compound the felony by deciding it would be nice to inc1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 14, 2021 The Hot and 'Spicy&Spicy' edition
As this September evokes some new routines for many of us, it is only prudent that we change the menu up a little bit :-)
Just like it is with students in the classroom, a farmer will tell you that every vegetable has its' own personality. Radishes are the 'fast aquaintances', Lettuce i1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 7, 2021 - 'Some say tomato, others say pomodoro'
Not a common sight in this part of the world, but last night, here at the farm, I watched one of our gardeners happily carrying out her harvest which was artfully balanced on her head. She is African ofcourse. I found myself musing, "I know about people but I wonder where all of our vegetables have1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 31, 2021 - The story of La Tomatina
It was the summer of 1945 in Bunol, Spain. A group of young men attending the Giants and Big Head figures parade filled with ..lets call it 'enthusiasm'. Six years of war was at a near end and there was an energy and excitement that was overflowing. One of these young men bumped another1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 24, 2021 - A summer's dance
One of the resolutions that was made going into this season was that an extra effort would be made to celebrate the milestones as they presented themselves. To this end, I am both proud and sad to say that we are losing some very, very special people who have spent the majority of their summe1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 21, 2021
Let's have some healthy veggies for your family. This week we have onions, beans, and some herbs like parsley, dill, basil to add the amazing aroma in your dishes. read more »
Farm Happenings for August 17, 2021 week 7 - The Patty Pan - demic
They facinated me. From a very young age I just felt drawn and comfortable around them. They seemed both wise and earnest. Faithful to their tasks and in sync with the seasons. I admired their thick hands, weather lined faces and delighted in their dry wit.
I really like being a farmer1 read more »
Herb-tastic Sale on August 14, 2021
This Saturday, we will be having a huge herb sale! Our herbs will augment any dish you make, from the earthy flavours of sage to the fresh crispness of parsley. We also hope to have extra products for sale the day off. So come visit us this Saturday to purchase farm fresh produce and herbs! read more »
Farm Happenings for August 10, 2021 - The Garlic Queen
If only it could get just a little bit hotter...he says with a sarcastic tone.
Here is the good news.. the tomatoes and peppers are lovin' it. Growing like crazy and soaking up the sunshine. The brassica's are shirking ofcourse. Their true time is the fall.
Speaking of timing.. le1 read more »
About the farm
Right here, in our fields that bank onto the Rideau River, proudly on NCC land, the best organic veggies in town are grown. No chemicals, no artificial fertilizer, no GMO trickery. Just naturally enriched soil beds that yield an abundance of succulent greens and hearty roots that are full of nutrients and flavour. This is the way the food was always meant to be.
Each season, we offer shares in the anticipated harvest of fresh vegetables. Each week you will share in our passion for growing when you receive a bin of fresh, organically grown produce carefully picked at their peak for either an onsite farm pick up or for delivery to your home.
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Each season, we offer shares in the anticipated harvest of fresh vegetables. Each week you will share in our passion for growing when you receive a bin of fresh, organically grown produce carefully picked at their peak for either an onsite farm pick up or for delivery to your home.