Hello everyone So given we are back to this, I will have to postpone the strawberry planting and learning opportunity scheduled for this Saturday April 30. We will have to try in a week or so. Contact me if you have registered and can make it the following Saturday. There was a mix up onContinue reading “Changes to event dates”
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Food shortages? Not when you grow your own!
There is some talk going around the internet of upcoming food shortages forecast either to scare people or force them into accepting government handouts. But whatever the reason, it does not concern me and whenever possible I post when I have extras if either plants or food, veggies, strawberries etc. Join the contact list ifContinue reading “Food shortages? Not when you grow your own!”
Heirloom seeds? What’s the difference?
I often get asked what heirloom seeds are and how do they differ from other seeds offered. So I will attempt to answer that to the best of my ability. Heirloom seeds are generally considered an open pollinated seed variety from history. To qualify, the general rule of thumb is that the variety has beenContinue reading “Heirloom seeds? What’s the difference?”
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Tomato seed saving
Christmas tree Hunting 2021
This year we are opening up our forest woodlot to a special family Christmas tree hunting season. We will take you and your family out into the lot of special spruce trees of just the right size for you and your family’s living room. These are trees that are growing in the pasture and willContinue reading “Christmas tree Hunting 2021”
Squashes
We have a few fresh squashes to sell. These beauties will bake or freeze or keep for later use at room Temperature well into the winter. Ones pictured are all edible soup kinds. Crosses between Uncle Dave’s Dakota Dessert, and Australian Butter and Cinderella. Available now; call us at area code 780, seven 85- twoContinue reading “Squashes”
Potato/JA Harvest
Yes, we had a drought and yes it was a poor year for many garden crops. We had none of most things we normally do, such as beets, peas and carrots. We did manage to get the harvest in and were pleasantly surprised by the potatoes – they did very well and I have tooContinue reading “Potato/JA Harvest”
Here it comes again!
As we move into 2021’s summer and the graduation of humanity out of chaos, we are pleased to present a live event for you to enjoy. Born from the love of local food and community, the Rural Roots Farmer Showcase is on again, August 14 at George Pegg Botanic Garden, northwest of Edmonton. Bring theContinue reading “Here it comes again!”
Work Bee
Want to learn about mulching and strawberries? We are hosting a workshop to help restock the strawberry patch, plant some rhubarb and raspberries and other bedding plants starting on Saturday May 29 and 30th. We will gather and get to work and learn as we go. All levels of experience are welcome and if youContinue reading “Work Bee”