The UPick is open for picking and the berries are ripe! We are open for appointments Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in the morning only. With the heat you can arrange an early start at 7 but we go to noon.
I will need to know how many ice cream pails worth of berries you want to pick so I can make sure I have pickers to get all the berries done that day but also so you get all you are looking for.
They are $7.50 a pound. An ice cream pail is between 4-5 lbs.. We pick rain or shine. Cancellations are subject to a cancellation fee. Call to book your picking spot. 780-785-2622
Fall berries 2024! We are booking for Fall picking into September. Call number above for more details! Big delicious fall berries! Worth every penny and so big they still make us go WOW!
We are sending out a reminder that we are at the Calgary Hort. Society’s gardener Workshop Market at the Commons at Atco Park today with seeds, potatoes, comfrey, horseradish and Dutch Onion sets today. Market runs from 10-4:30 and has many things to see and do. Come on out!
Tomorrow we will be in Cochrane at their first ever Garden day and Seed sale. Here are the details again
Cochrane & Area Gardening Expo (CAGE2024) that will be held at the Cochrane Lions Event Centre, located at 109 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, AB. The event is on Sunday, April 28th and will be held from 11:00am to 3:00pm.
We have dug up three rows of strawberry plants and the old plants can be purchased for $.50 each but you must come get them out of the field. This week only Tuesday to Thursday ONLY – 9-12. Call me at 780-785-2622 to book a time to get them off the field. They are heavy because they have dirt on the roots and that is necessary to keep them alive and you will need boxes to carry them in.
We often offer courses to teach about natural growing and living and building techniques and skills and bush craft and living off the grid. Based on interest and participation we will run or cancel events as it is a huge time commitment for everyone. If you have something that you want to learn, contact us and we will host an event. We aim for 10-25 participants per event.
Also if you want me to come out and teach about mushrooms or seed starting and seed saving, I will travel if you have 10-or more participants. We can work out a few and mileage that works for us both.
So again, there are online event events that you can attend no matter where you live and join our list for mail outs so you never miss an event!
2024 dates and events
Successful transplants Scheduled: May 6, 2024 at 10:00 to 11:00, MDT Location: Zoom. Register on Eventbrite $25 per person.
Learn about how to transplant those tender seedlings and transition them outside to prevent losses. Just a short online session and lots of time for questions and answers.
Seed Saving online primer Scheduled: May 16, 2024 at 10:00 to 12:00, MDT Location: Zoom Register on Eventbrite -$25 per person
Learn what to start to consider to save your own seeds. Something to start to think of as we go along. Know when seed is ready and how to guarantee successful pollination.
Planting Day Scheduled: May 28, 2024 at 11:00 to 14:00, MDT Location: Farm at Cherhill
There is nothing like learning to do by doing. We will learn about planting early starts, how deep, how much to water, root sensitivity concerns, and planting in mulch and bare soil. Bring a bag lunch.
Do you love to walk in the woods? Want to know more about what’s out there and how to use it? We might even encounter some interesting mushrooms 🍄. Bring your hiking gear, and come dressed for the day with a bag lunch and a small basket. If you have applicable field guides, bring them also. Don’t forget your water!
$30 per person. Come learn about growing strawberries in a larger operation. Help us and receive some transplants to take home. Bring water and sun hat, gloves and work clothes as well as knee pads. And a bag lunch.
Mushroom walk Scheduled: Aug 29, 2024 10-3 Location: Farm at Cherhill. $65 per person
Want to learn more about mushrooms 🍄 both edible and medicinal kinds? We will walk, gather, talk and learn about identifying all kinds of mushrooms. Come dressed for a vigorous hike and have what you need for all weather, rain or shine! Bring a bag lunch and lots of water 💦
Seed Saving Workshop 1 Scheduled: Sep 19, 2024 10-2 Location: Farm at Cherhill $50 per person
Bring your lunch and dress for the weather. We will get some hands on learning about seed saving and what to look for to tell if seeds are ready to be harvested. Beans, peas, beets, lettuce, flowers, grains, and wild herbs are just some of the crops we might harvest seed from. A fun day for all.
Seed Saving Workshop 2 Scheduled: Oct 15, 2024 Location: Farm at Cherhill $50 per person
Missed our first seed saving workshop? We are offering a chance to learn more about seeds and harvest more in this workshop. We will cover all as stated above! Bring a bag lunch.
Sometimes we just want to get our hands in the dirt or share a smile and a word with our neighbors of like mind. We enjoy in person workshops as much as the next person so here we will post them as they are arranged. Check back often for more.
April 29th in Ft. Assiniboine
Want us to host a workshop at your location? Get in touch via email and we’ll chat and make it happen.
Also planning a strawberry workshop for April 26th. Don’t miss it. Here in Cherhill at the farm UPick field.
Register now for one of our online primary seed starting courses. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced gardener, you will undoubtedly learn something new about seeds and what they require to grow strong and produce well.
We will host a few dates so hopefully one will fit into your schedule. Here are the dates: get your tickets now, only $25 per person.
Send an email and etransfer to us only to register for the Feb. 29 date, all else use Eventbrite link. For an additional $5, you can obtain the written seed starting instructions for most vegetables.
Well it is time we get all these things posted so you have a resource library to tap into.
I will upload tips and trick as I can but follow our Instagram as I will post there first.
So now it’s up to you to weigh in, ladies and gentlemen- what do you want to know? What should I cover? What do you want to see for helpful information? Let me know in the comments section.
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