LATEST FROM THE FARM

Did you know that the greenhouse at this point is actually a giant fridge for the greens living there! The truth is most plants don't grow with less than 10 hours of daylight. Even if the temperature is kept within the optimum range — for example, in a climate-controlled greenhouse — most plants will just sit dormant until the magic 10 hours of light per day arrives.

Jonathan’s VS Steph’s carrots🥕🥕  Why such a big difference in the quality of carrots?! When Steph finally dug up her garden this fall, why did her carefully planted carrots end up only an inch long, pale orange and tasteless? In fact, she told me her whole harvest fit in a sandwich ziplock bag! Why?

Now we begin planning for our first FULL growing season and next year's weekly Summer Bounty CSA Baskets. What seeds should we order? How many? What seedlings will inspire Ottawa's gardeners? What veggies and blooms will win over the hearts and health of even more neighbours and locals? What organic beauties can we layout for you at the Farm Store?

We thought long and hard about what YOU would find meaningful, practical and beautiful to give this holiday season from the farm. We also knew that our intention for the 2020 holiday season is to simplify and create wholeness with what we offer. So, without further ado, here is a preview of... 2020's Christmas Giving from the Farm