This weekend we are expecting the best of the Fall colours - but it won't last long! Pretty soon frost, rain, and wind will leave the branches bare - so don't wait - this weekend is the perfect time to drive out to Forsythe Family Farms 2009 Inc and enjoy the quiet and colours of [...]
Yesterday, (Sept. 22) was the official first day of Fall and hopefully you were able to enjoy the Harvest Moon last week. If you're not familiar with that term, a "Harvest Moon" is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox. Before artificial lighting, this moonlight was very important to farmers as they could continue [...]
Even though it doesn't quite feel like fall just yet, it's right around the corner. Fall is associated with Harvest, and of course Thanksgiving. If you're planning ahead (it's only a few weeks away!), you can put in your order now for a Thanksgiving turkey. Forsythe Family Farms 2009 Inc has naturally raised turkeys on the [...]
As Summer winds down, new flavours begin to pop up: early apples are starting to come in! The farm market at Forsythe Family Farms 2009 Inc currently has Paula Red and Ginger Gold apples in stock. (Remember to store them in your refrigerator to keep them crisp.) Paula Red is a variety that actually began [...]
Usually in Farm Life Fridays I take a minute to look back on what's happened on the farm during the past week. This time, I'm going to look forward to some exciting opportunities coming up on the farm! Something I love about Forsythe Family Farms 2009 Inc. is their dedication to education. They run great [...]
There are some exciting things coming this fall at Forsythe Family Farms 2009 Inc. I know some people will say, “It’s too early to talk about fall!” or “Don’t even mention back to school!” But I can give you one good reason to look forward to September: the corn maze! Corn maze construction began at [...]
Corn on the cob has always been one of my favourite parts of any summertime meal. My dad always grew a few rows of corn in his garden, and as the summer went on the stalks grew taller and taller and I could not wait until it was time to pick a few ears. Alongside a [...]
It's been another hot week! This summer, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) says the regions northeast of Toronto and south of Ottawa have reached levels of drought only expected at this time of year once every two decades (source). A touch of rain yesterday morning and today has helped a little bit, though. Nevertheless, your [...]
These sunny summer days are great for lounging by the pool or enjoying a beach day but for plant life it’s not so relaxing! Just as you have probably noticed lawns in your neighbourhood are turning brown, the fields at Forsythe Farms 2009 Inc. have been a bit dry lately, too. The corn crop started [...]
We all heard the collective sigh of relief as the weather warmed up and the sun started melting the snow. Here on the farm we've had small rivers flowing as the snow melted revealing grass, plowed fields and roadways. This is a beautiful time of year as the ground is still solid enough to walk [...]