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Behind The Scenes As New Market Gardeners: June 2 – 8, 2021
Now that I think of it, I don't think I have introduced myself in any of our behind-the-scenes articles, so I am going to do that now! My name is Kathy and my husband Jon and I have started a market garden this year (2021). We both have minimal experience when it...
Get To Know Your Grower Better Questionnaire | Keely
Today I interviewed my youngest (and only) daughter, Keely in this installment of Get To Know Your Grower. Keely is a big help around the garden. She loves to get dirty and helps with all kinds of tasks, from preparing beds, to weeding, to transplanting, and...
Why You Should Eat Radish Microgreens
These spicy little numbers belong in your daily diet, let me tell you why. Not only do radish microgreens add a spicy, crunchy texture to almost any meal, they are also packed full of nutrients. Although microgreens are the young seedlings of their mature plants,...
Behind The Scenes As New Market Gardeners Update May 26 – June 1, 2021
Another week down, and I still feel way behind schedule. Being at the mercy of Mother Earth is really hard to accept. You would think that there is plenty of water to be had, but no, there is not. At least not easily accessible water. And the fact that we are still...
Get To Know Your Grower Better Questionnaire | Declan
Today I interviewed my oldest son, Declan in this installment of Get To Know Your Grower. He is 12 years old and is a big help around the farm as well as the farmer’s market. Declan hates to be bored, so he is always outside doing something, from trampolining to...
Why Pea Shoots Are Healthy AF
I’m going to start this article by saying that I love pea shoots and everything about them. I love how they crunch, taste, and pack a nutritious punch. So, if this article comes off as a little one-sided, it’s because it probably is! With that disclaimer out of the...
Delightful Vegetable Pasta Salad With Broccoli And Asparagus
Servings 6Type: VeganGood For: Side DishIngredients 2 cups dried pasta (fusilli of farfalle) 4 stalks asparagus 2 cups broccoli florets 8 oz mushrooms, chopped 2 green onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp fresh chopped oregano 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tbsp lemon...
Behind The Scenes As New Market Gardeners Update May 19 – 25, 2021
Nobody asked for it, but here it is, our market farm update for the week of May 19th to 25th. For the last week or so, Jon has been busy building beds in our finally ploughed field! He wanted to rototill the tarped portion, which has been on for a couple of weeks to...
Are Microgreens Good For You?
In one word: Yes! Microgreens are good for you. They are a tiny, amazing, delicious, nutritious superfood. Here are a few fun facts you might want to know about these amazing plants: Microgreens are young vegetable greens that are approximately 1” to 3” tall. You...
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Okra: Should You Grow This Veg On Your Market Farm?
I’m gonna be honest here, okra is not my favourite veggie in the world. I have tried it a couple of times, and each time I was quite underwhelmed (of course this may have something to do with my cooking skills!) However, as we know by now, it doesn’t matter what my...
How To Grow Profitable Microgreens OUTDOORS On Your Market Farm
Once the growing season is well underway, you may find yourself strapped for time when trying to plant flats of microgreens indoors. This is what happened to Curtis Stone, as it was getting harder to find time to plant microgreens indoors, his demand was staying...
How To Grow Profitable Microgreens INDOORS On Your Market Farm
Microgreens have been growing in popularity over the years, so there is no better time to start growing and selling your own than now! I mean, who doesn’t love pea shoots? I for one, love fresh sprouts so I am very interested in growing our own, and hopefully not eat...
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Behind The Scenes As New Market Gardeners: June 2 – 8, 2021
Now that I think of it, I don't think I have introduced myself in any of our behind-the-scenes articles, so I am going to do that now! My name is Kathy and my husband Jon and I have started a market garden this year (2021). We both have minimal experience when it...
Get To Know Your Grower Better Questionnaire | Keely
Today I interviewed my youngest (and only) daughter, Keely in this installment of Get To Know Your Grower. Keely is a big help around the garden. She loves to get dirty and helps with all kinds of tasks, from preparing beds, to weeding, to transplanting, and...
Behind The Scenes As New Market Gardeners Update May 26 – June 1, 2021
Another week down, and I still feel way behind schedule. Being at the mercy of Mother Earth is really hard to accept. You would think that there is plenty of water to be had, but no, there is not. At least not easily accessible water. And the fact that we are still...
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The Urban Farmer By Curtis Stone Book Review
About The Urban Farmer There are 43 million lawns in North America. In their current form, these unproductive expanses of grass represent a significant financial and environmental cost - but they can also be seen as a tremendous source of opportunity. Access to land...
Growers & Co. Magazine: A Beginner Market Farmer’s Review
I’m not gonna lie, I was pretty excited when I heard the news that J.M. Fortier (and team) were putting out a market garden magazine, called Growers & Co. At first, I really wasn’t sure what the magazine was going to be all about. Was it going to be more...