Summer Crops are here before you know it

I don't need to tell you that the summer has been hot. Here on the farm not only are we feeling the heat (we've a nice breeze which helps) but so are all our crops.

Our strawberries are done for the season now. We're busy getting the field ready for next year. I always recommend you start inquiring about the strawberry crop around June 15th and this year you would have been 1 week into the season. Strawberries were unusually early this year and some people were too late for the pick your own.

Sweet corn is here. It is from southwestern Ontario at the moment but will soon be from our local fields. These hot nights are making for some very sweet corn.

Special Days in August
We have 2 special event days early August.

Kidsummer is happening on our farm Sunday August 1st. Enjoy treats from the Kidsummer sponsors all put on by Todays Parent magazine.

Sunday August 8th
We are currently finalizing plans to host an educational exhibition from Dairy Farmers Canada.
It will be located on our front lawn area so all visitors to our farm and market are welcome to drop by and learn more about milk and how Canadian farmers work to feed you.

Even if you miss both these days there are always the farm animals to visit and lots to learn on the farm.

Don't let the heat stop you. We're fresher in the country.

Sweet Corn has begun

Sweet corn from southwestern Ontario is becoming more plentiful. We now have some in our market. It's a sweet addition to dinner. As it gets closer to our area we will have a large supply, fresh picked each day.

Strawberries
This is our last week for strawberries. Our pick your own in Greenbank is now closed. Fresh pick berries will be available in our Markham Farm market this week.

Our beans are ready - fresh picked and pick your own
The bean crop is good right now. We have them on special for $5.00/3l basket in the market. Pick your own - they're plentiful in the field.

Raspberries
are at their peak so get them now. They are especially delicious this year with the heat but it is also the heat that will shorten their season. Don't delay.

Peaches
are here and delicious. They are clingstone varieties right now so only good for eating. The freestone varieties you can use in canning and jams will be approx. 2 more weeks.

Still Picking Strawberries in Greenbank

It's Wednesday and berry picking in Greenbank is still pretty good. We're optimistic that we'll be able to open mornings this week and Saturday. The weather report looks favourable except for Friday. Call 905-985-6749 to check.

Fresh picked berries are still available in our Markham Farm market hopefully through the weekend as well.

Wild blueberries are now in. Not sure about a steady supply yet but they've at least started.

Hot enough still?

This weather is not doing our crops any favours.

Strawberry Season is almost over
Our pick your own berries in Greenbank is coming to an end this week. Our hours open are variable depending on the weather and crop conditions. Picking is still good but the berries are getting smaller.
We will be open Tuesday morning 8:30am till noon if it doesn't rain. Call 905-985-6749 for the most current update.
Our Markham farm is open daily 9:00 till 6:00 and we'll have fresh picked berries for as long as possible. This will be the last week for them until the day neutral strawberries start late August.

Raspberries are here
The raspberries have begun. DON'T DELAY They don't like this heat and humidity either. Currently we have a good supply of fresh picked raspberries in our Markham Farm Market.

Looking forward to Sweet Corn
As with all crops this year sweet corn will be early. Some started under plastic is already available. We may have some in the market Friday.

Enjoy Garlic now
Ontario garlic tastes great and is now in our market. There may be another crop shortage this year so start enjoying it now.

Crops to come
blueberries, peaches, plums, nantes carrots, field tomatoes

Hot Enough?

Strawberries at the Peak of their Season

DON'T DELAY
Now is the time to pick strawberries at our Greenbank farm. There are so many berries they are almost jumping into the baskets.

June has been very wet so far but the weather reports are looking up with cooler, dryer weather forcasted for this week. The berries are sweet because of the heat and ripening quicker than usual.

Our late berries are starting to ripen which means approximately one more week of pick your own. We'll have fresh picked berries at our Markham farm for a while longer than our pick your own season.

Don't be disappointed!!! Pick this week.

OPEN THURSDAY JULY 1st at our Markham farm for fun and pick your own peas and at Greenbank for pick your own strawberries.

Celebrate Fathers this Sunday

Father's Day Sunday June 20th
What a better gift to give than time spent together with Dad. We'll be celebrating Dads this Sunday by offering free admission to fathers of all ages when accompanied by their kids. The weather sounds like it is going to co-operate and give us a beautiful day.
We'll have pick your own sweet peas available this weekend and fresh picked strawberries are in our market. YUM!

Bumper Crop of Strawberries at our Greenbank Farm
Our strawberry crop is in full swing right now. They taste great and supply is good. Don't delay. The season is earlier this year and could end earlier. It may not extend too far into July so I wouldn't wait until the kids are out of school to come picking.

Strawberry pick your own is available at our farm in Greenbank only along with fresh picked berries. Large orders can be filled. Call 905-985-6749 for a crop report and hours open.

Fresh picked strawberries from our Greenbank farm are in our Markham market daily, weather permitting.