It’s a Green Spring!
May 11, 2015
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As the sun heats up the fields the greens are coming on quickly! We received our first Ontario asparagus on Friday, and today we harvested overwintered
As the sun heats up the fields the greens are coming on quickly! We received our first Ontario asparagus on Friday, and today we harvested overwintered
Take a deep breath everyone – wait for it – fiddleheads have arrived! This short-lived treat makes it truly feel like spring. Full of vitamins
These delectable, tiny, green kale plants are very tough! They not only managed to stay green and tender through the ice and snow, but they
This year marks the International Year of Soils. Sometimes I wonder what whimsy prompts the naming of years like this. This one, however, is a
During our staff meeting on Wednesday, Jenn and I were presenting updates from the Organic Council of Ontario’s (OCO) AGM, which was held on April 24th.
Some things just go together like they’re meant to be: peas and carrots, peanut butter and jam, pie and ice cream. Ginger and pears also
Returning Jamaican workers herald spring. The richness migrant workers bring to our farming community extends beyond the fields.
Oh rubber boots, how I’ve missed you! Take heart fellow Canadians, it won’t be long now. Spring has begun, and we are very busy here
For those of you who have visited our farm, you may have noticed the heavy oak door on your way up to the office. Right
They’re the 3 “M’s” also known as Maggie, Mocha and Myra. Enter the office at Pfenning’s and you will be greeted with a friendly WOOF.
Advocating for the Organic Industry We are looking forward to meeting with MPP’s and policymakers at Queen’s Park, Toronto on October 25th! Organized by the
We grow beautiful leaf lettuces in Ontario, but our growing season comes to an end in the fall. At that time, we are grateful to
This year marks the 56th anniversary of the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP), the branch of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) that is specific
The addition of lemon juice to recipes builds a zesty flavour that can’t be beat. There are a few varieties of lemons, but the most
A nice bowl of homemade soup is my favourite comfort meal, and a staple in my winter meal rotation. This blog outlines some familiar classics,
As a member of the allium family (along with garlic, chives, scallions, shallots, and onions), leeks are an incredibly versatile vegetable that add a sweet
This holiday season, gather your loved ones and your poor quality produce, and spend time making decorations that are easy on the eyes and the
