I don't need to tell you that the summer has been hot. Here on the farm not only are we feeling the heat (we've a nice breeze which helps) but so are all our crops.Our strawberries are done for the season now. We're busy getting the field ready for next year. I always recommend you [...]
Sweet corn from southwestern Ontario is becoming more plentiful. We now have some in our market. It's a sweet addition to dinner. As it gets closer to our area we will have a large supply, fresh picked each day.StrawberriesThis is our last week for strawberries. Our pick your own in Greenbank is now closed. Fresh [...]
It's Wednesday and berry picking in Greenbank is still pretty good. We're optimistic that we'll be able to open mornings this week and Saturday. The weather report looks favourable except for Friday. Call 905-985-6749 to check.Fresh picked berries are still available in our Markham Farm market hopefully through the weekend as well.Wild blueberries are now [...]
This weather is not doing our crops any favours.Strawberry Season is almost overOur pick your own berries in Greenbank is coming to an end this week. Our hours open are variable depending on the weather and crop conditions. Picking is still good but the berries are getting smaller. We will be open Tuesday morning 8:30am [...]
DON'T DELAYNow is the time to pick strawberries at our Greenbank farm. There are so many berries they are almost jumping into the baskets.June has been very wet so far but the weather reports are looking up with cooler, dryer weather forcasted for this week. The berries are sweet because of the heat and ripening [...]
Father's Day Sunday June 20thWhat a better gift to give than time spent together with Dad. We'll be celebrating Dads this Sunday by offering free admission to fathers of all ages when accompanied by their kids. The weather sounds like it is going to co-operate and give us a beautiful day.We'll have pick your own [...]
The season is here and the berries are beautiful, plentiful and delicious. Our own strawberries are now available fresh picked in our Markham market. Our Markham farm is now open daily 9 till 6. Pick your own peas begin this weekend.We will be opening in Greenbank for fresh picked and pick your own berries this [...]
Sorry - forgot to post our baby picture. He's a thirsty one.Check our website soon for our video on this years sheep shearing.
Strawberry UpdateWho would have thought we'd have heat alerts in May after such a cold start to the month. This heat is bringing on the crops FAST. Peas will be early - they are already in pod and the strawberries will be ready sometime around the middle of June. Check the crop report beginning June [...]