Farmers and gardeners alike have been battling pests since there were such things as farming and gardening. Yes, pests are natural, but so is the
For us this year, spring has been slow coming. Here we are at the end of May and sunny days have been few and far
If you’re reading this you’re probably already one of the 66% of Canadians that purchase organic food weekly1. Maybe you’re into local food too, but
Right now here in New Hamburg, it is winter, and our fields are quietly sleeping. But unlike our fields, we do not slow down in
As always, the weekend of the Guelph Organic Conference flew by in a happy blur! It’s a happy time of reconnecting with old friends and
We believe in supporting local first. But there are times when this just doesn’t work. There are things we cannot grow here, and as a
December is upon us, and weekends are filling up with gatherings, shopping and baking. A blanket of snow is greeted with hopes that it will
Recently, the safety of romaine lettuce has been called into question all across North America as the risk of E-coli contamination has been traced to
Interview with Wolfgang Pfenning Q: You’re always problem-solving in creative and innovative ways. What’s a new technique you’ve added to your skill set that didn’t
Interview with Wolfgang Pfenning Q: When you think about all you do as a farmer, what is one important farming technique that has been passed down
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
Did you know that more than 2.2 million tonnes of avoidable food waste is generated in Canadian homes annually? Most of this waste is vegetables
