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Farm Happenings at Zawadi Farm
Farm Happenings for July 7, 2021
Hi Everyone,
Summer is here! Zucchinis and Cucumbers are finally making their appearance! Cherry tomatoes are starting to turn yellow and soon red. We have a good amount of rainfall and are trying to keep everything clean, pruned and trellised. Enjoy your share! read more »
Farm Happenings for June 30, 2021
Hi Everyone,
Things have finally started to slow down a little bit at the farm after an intense first couple of months. Almost all of our beds are planted - we only have a few more beds of winter squash as well as more root crops to plant in the coming weeks. We can't believe we are already a third1 read more »
Farm Happenings for June 23, 2021
Hi Everyone,
Everything is growing really fast - including the weeds - which we are trying to stay on top of with the help of our interns. Winter squash is going in this week and we have already seeded our fall kale and chard. We are also practically sold out of shares for the season so thank you t1 read more »
Farm Happenings for June 16, 2021
Hi Everyone,
We opened up another backyard plot last week and transplanted red and white storage onions. Beans have germinated nicely and our cucumber and tomato plants look good as well. Things are still very busy at the farm and winter squash will be transplanted at the end of this week to our do1 read more »
Farm Happenings for June 9, 2021
Eggplants and Zucchinis were transplanted this weekend and protected from pests with insect netting! (We never use any harmful pesticides)
This heat wave combined with the lack of rain has forced us to water more frequently. We hope we can get some good rain this week, nothing can replace a good do1 read more »
Farm Happenings for June 2, 2021
It's been a busy weekend! We would like to thank all the volunteers who came out this weekend and helped us plant all our field tomatoes at our Downsview Park plot. We couldn't have done it without you! Cucumbers, beans and hot peppers will be going in this week, alongside cherry tomatoes. Enjoy yo1 read more »
Farm Happenings for May 26th
We are getting back into the swing of things here at the farm. Still lots of work to do and we always feel like we are playing catch up! We were busy this weekend working on our Downsview park plot, prepping beds, setting up irrigation and transplanting more crops. Our outdoor crops are growing ste1 read more »
Farm Happenings for May 19, 2021
It's officially the second week of our Farm Share program! For some of our bi-weekly members, this is your first delivery, welcome and thank you for subscribing and supporting your local farmers! The first couple vegetable boxes will consist of mostly the same options, mainly leafy greens and delic1 read more »
Farm Happenings for May 12, 2021
It's already the first week of our Farm Share program! We are so excited to provide you with the highest quality produce possible. Thanks to our high tunnels we are able to get you all these greens so early in the season. We hope you are as eager as us to boost your diet after 6 months of waiting!1 read more »
About the farm
At Zawadi Farm, our aim is to create physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food and to engage community members in educational opportunities and conversations centered around active and healthy living.
We rehabilitate Toronto backyards and convert them into living growing spaces for nutrient-rich, organic locally grown seasonal vegetables.
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We rehabilitate Toronto backyards and convert them into living growing spaces for nutrient-rich, organic locally grown seasonal vegetables.