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How To Grow Microgreens In A Jar Without Soil For Beginners
Essentially, there are two ways to grow microgreens in a jar, with or without soil. In this article, I am going to outline the method that I used to grow broccoli microgreens in a mason jar without soil. Full disclosure, I have never grown microgreens without soil,...
How To Use Microgreens At Home
You may have read about the amazing benefits of microgreens. These tiny, immature plants pack a powerful, nutritious punch. There are a lot of varieties of microgreens, so it’s easy to become confused and overwhelmed with what to do with these tasty little guys....
How To Start Designing A Garden For Beginners
Designing a garden is a fun and exciting endeavor. Starting in the frigid month of February, planning your garden is a great way to get into the ‘spring’ frame of mind and help you get through the rest of winter thinking about the abundance of the summer. While...
When To Start Vegetable Seeds Indoors In Ontario
It’s the end of February now, and I am definitely getting the itch to start growing some vegetable seeds indoors in preparation for a fantastic gardening season. Last year I took the reigns of starting our veggies indoors. Unfortunately, I didn’t get my shit together...
A quick note…
Good Morning! I just wanted to send you a quick note to say that we will not be at any markets for the next couple of weeks at least. It is still early in the season and we are busy preparing and planting our beds. I am still, however, growing pea shoots,...
Aww…Fiddleheads!
Hey Friend, Boy, does it feel great to be back! It was awesome seeing all of the smiling faces on the opening day of Cobourg Farmers Market on Saturday. So many local producers in the same place is just amazing! Fun Fact: I learned that Cobourg Farmers Market is...
Pea shoots and Dog treats 🌿🐶
Hello! Have you marked your calendar yet? For what? Why the Cobourg Farmer's Market, of course! I know, it's this Saturday (May 7th) already! Hard to believe the market season is upon us once again. Truth time. We don't have a ton of items available this week. Mainly...
Start the countdown….to market season!💚
Hi Friend! I hope you have had a fantastic winter (that seems to be finally coming to an end) and are enjoying the beautiful days we are having so far this spring. Whew! It has been awhile and I want to apologize for that. I will do better this year to keep these...
A Week In The Life Of New Market Gardeners June 9-15, 2021
I’m not gonna lie, it was a little stressful preparing for the farmer's markets this week. I was excited to have microgreens to bring, and we had lettuce ready as well. Great news. but it meant that it had to be harvested too. My micro containers came in but our stamp...
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How To Grow Microgreens In A Jar Without Soil For Beginners
Essentially, there are two ways to grow microgreens in a jar, with or without soil. In this article, I am going to outline the method that I used to grow broccoli microgreens in a mason jar without soil. Full disclosure, I have never grown microgreens without soil,...
Locally Grown Fresh From The Vine Tomatoes Are The Best!
More and more people are on the lookout for delicious, flavourful, vine-ripened tomatoes straight from the farm. There really is nothing better is there? Sure grocery stores may have red tomatoes, but do they taste like garden-fresh tomatoes? I don’t think so. There...
How To Harvest Peppers Early For Maximum Profit
It’s a fact, people love peppers. I mean who doesn’t love that sweet crunch of a fresh, locally grown red pepper? MMMmmmm, just thinking about it is getting me hyped for this summer delight! The best part about growing peppers as a market farmer is the earlier you...
STARTING A MARKET FARM
How To Grow Microgreens In A Jar Without Soil For Beginners
Essentially, there are two ways to grow microgreens in a jar, with or without soil. In this article, I am going to outline the method that I used to grow broccoli microgreens in a mason jar without soil. Full disclosure, I have never grown microgreens without soil,...
How To Use Microgreens At Home
You may have read about the amazing benefits of microgreens. These tiny, immature plants pack a powerful, nutritious punch. There are a lot of varieties of microgreens, so it’s easy to become confused and overwhelmed with what to do with these tasty little guys....
A Week In The Life Of New Market Gardeners June 9-15, 2021
I’m not gonna lie, it was a little stressful preparing for the farmer's markets this week. I was excited to have microgreens to bring, and we had lettuce ready as well. Great news. but it meant that it had to be harvested too. My micro containers came in but our stamp...
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Review Of The Organic Farmer’s Business Handbook
About The Organic Farmer's Business Handbook Farming offers fundamental satisfaction from producing food, working outdoors, being one's own boss, and working intimately with nature. Unfortunately, many farmers avoid learning about the business end of farming; because...
A Newbie’s Review: Sustainable Market Farming
About Sustainable Market Farming Sustainable Market Farming is a comprehensive year-round guide for the small-scale farmer in every climate zone. This practical manual provides: Detailed profiles of a full range of crops Info about new, efficient techniques...
The Market Gardener By JM Fortier: A Beginners Review
About The Market Gardener By JM Fortier Based on low-tech, high-yield methods of production, The Market Gardener is packed with practical information on: Setting up a micro-farm by designing biologically intensive cropping systems, all with negligible start-up costs...