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Sorry - forgot to post our baby picture. He's a thirsty one.
Check our website soon for our video on this years sheep shearing.
Monday, May 31, 2010
It's been a busy month
Strawberry Update
Who would have thought we'd have heat alerts in May after such a cold start to the month. This heat is bringing on the crops FAST. Peas will be early - they are already in pod and the strawberries will be ready sometime around the middle of June. Check the crop report beginning June 10th by phoning our market at 905-887-1087 or our Greenbank Farm at 905-985-6749 for up to date info on the berry and pea crops.
4 New Lambs
We've had 4 new moms this month. Ewenice had only a single lamb this year. She's the veteran among the May moms. All the other moms are first timers and their lambs are doing well. We now have out extra sheep pen beside Mud and Toots pasture pen complete and moved in our new mom and baby. Come on by to say hi.
Rhubarb
We can't end this blog without mentioning the first fruit of summer. Well, it is a stem really. Some people love and we do have it available on a limited basis. Once the strawberries begin we will try to have it on a consistent basis in our market.
Who would have thought we'd have heat alerts in May after such a cold start to the month. This heat is bringing on the crops FAST. Peas will be early - they are already in pod and the strawberries will be ready sometime around the middle of June. Check the crop report beginning June 10th by phoning our market at 905-887-1087 or our Greenbank Farm at 905-985-6749 for up to date info on the berry and pea crops.
4 New Lambs
We've had 4 new moms this month. Ewenice had only a single lamb this year. She's the veteran among the May moms. All the other moms are first timers and their lambs are doing well. We now have out extra sheep pen beside Mud and Toots pasture pen complete and moved in our new mom and baby. Come on by to say hi.
Rhubarb
We can't end this blog without mentioning the first fruit of summer. Well, it is a stem really. Some people love and we do have it available on a limited basis. Once the strawberries begin we will try to have it on a consistent basis in our market.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
The Farm is now open
The animals are here, the school tours have started, the peas are 4"high and it feels like summer.
We've had 2 new kids born just in time for opening Saturday. They're doing well.
ASPARAGUS IS HERE
With this warm weather Ontario asparagus is available. We've also got huge greenhouse tomatoes, cucumbers and sweet potatoes. More selection will be here as the season progresses.
CHEESE LOVERS ALERT
New this year we will have Celebrity goat cheese,(produced in Lindsay, Ont.) and Black River Cheese (produced in Prince Edward County) joining our selection from Maple Dale Cheese. Black River Cheddar uses vegetable based rennet to make their cheese, not animal based.
Check out our cooler for this enhanced selection.
We've had 2 new kids born just in time for opening Saturday. They're doing well.
ASPARAGUS IS HERE
With this warm weather Ontario asparagus is available. We've also got huge greenhouse tomatoes, cucumbers and sweet potatoes. More selection will be here as the season progresses.
CHEESE LOVERS ALERT
New this year we will have Celebrity goat cheese,(produced in Lindsay, Ont.) and Black River Cheese (produced in Prince Edward County) joining our selection from Maple Dale Cheese. Black River Cheddar uses vegetable based rennet to make their cheese, not animal based.
Check out our cooler for this enhanced selection.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Saturday May 1st is the day
We're opening for the season this Saturday. The farm is looking good and green thanks to all this warm weather. The animals are awaiting your arrival.
We've got new lambs (Ewenice will be giving us more near the end of the month) and kids. The chicks are here, some are already 3 weeks old.
CHECK OUT THE CHICKENS
We have an incubator this year and if all goes well should have some chicks hatching next week. It is always a gamble but if we succeed I'll take some pictures as the chicks hatch and post them. (There will be a time delay as I'm not great with technology.)
Sheep Shearing
Speaking of technology, I took a video of our sheep being sheared. I currently have connections with a film grad student who is cleaning it up and editing so you can actually hear me telling you what is happening. Be on the lookout. I'll be posting it as soon as it is ready.
The strawberries and peas are doing well and may be early this year. We'll keep you posted.
See you soon
We've got new lambs (Ewenice will be giving us more near the end of the month) and kids. The chicks are here, some are already 3 weeks old.
CHECK OUT THE CHICKENS
We have an incubator this year and if all goes well should have some chicks hatching next week. It is always a gamble but if we succeed I'll take some pictures as the chicks hatch and post them. (There will be a time delay as I'm not great with technology.)
Sheep Shearing
Speaking of technology, I took a video of our sheep being sheared. I currently have connections with a film grad student who is cleaning it up and editing so you can actually hear me telling you what is happening. Be on the lookout. I'll be posting it as soon as it is ready.
The strawberries and peas are doing well and may be early this year. We'll keep you posted.
See you soon
Friday, April 9, 2010
OPENING SATURDAY MAY 1st
Wow! has winter gone by fast. We're getting ready to open for the season so hopefully the warm weather will continue. Jim has already planted some peas, the earliest ever for him.
School tours are starting soon and we are busy booking now for the spring and summer.
It has been a busy winter for us. We've attended a number of workshops and conferences to sharpen our skills and make some changes on the farm. You'll see some new activities as the season progresses, ones we think you'll enjoy. April's weather will dictate their development and when they're completed.
We've made some Shepherds Pies using our own beef. They make for an easy, quick delicious meal. They'll be in our freezer section along with our other naturally raised meat.
Kids and Lambs
The sheep and goats have been busy this winter as well. We now have over a half dozen lambs and kids born and more are expected. They are full of energy and jumping around in their pens.
Spring is a time of renewal, a season we always enjoy.
See you soon!!
School tours are starting soon and we are busy booking now for the spring and summer.
It has been a busy winter for us. We've attended a number of workshops and conferences to sharpen our skills and make some changes on the farm. You'll see some new activities as the season progresses, ones we think you'll enjoy. April's weather will dictate their development and when they're completed.
We've made some Shepherds Pies using our own beef. They make for an easy, quick delicious meal. They'll be in our freezer section along with our other naturally raised meat.
Kids and Lambs
The sheep and goats have been busy this winter as well. We now have over a half dozen lambs and kids born and more are expected. They are full of energy and jumping around in their pens.
Spring is a time of renewal, a season we always enjoy.
See you soon!!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Spring is early on the Farm
New Arrivals
The birth of lambs is usually associated with spring but we've had some early arrivals. To date we have 2 sets of twins born. There are doing fine and have been accepted by the others in the flock.
Looking Forward to a new Season
We've just returned from a farm conference in Pennsylvania (WOW, did they get snow!) and got filled with new ideas and energy. You'll notice some changes this year, we'll be adding some new activities and refreshing some of our current ones.
We always look forward to a new season. See you May 1st.
The birth of lambs is usually associated with spring but we've had some early arrivals. To date we have 2 sets of twins born. There are doing fine and have been accepted by the others in the flock.
Looking Forward to a new Season
We've just returned from a farm conference in Pennsylvania (WOW, did they get snow!) and got filled with new ideas and energy. You'll notice some changes this year, we'll be adding some new activities and refreshing some of our current ones.
We always look forward to a new season. See you May 1st.
Friday, November 27, 2009
CELEBRATE THE COMING OF CHRISTMAS
CHRISTMAS TREES ARE HERE
Our Fraser Fir and Balsam Fir trees have now arrived along with a small number of pine. With the summer so wet the trees are lush and green and smell great. We have sizes ranging from table top (urn) size to over 10 feet tall.
If you wish to put up a live tree early the Frasers have the best needle retention. Ensuring you have a fresh cut on the trunk before putting the tree in its stand and checking twice daily to water it is usually enough to keep the tree fresh. We've had really good feedback from customers on our Frasers.
WE'RE NOW OPEN DAILY TILL DECEMBER 24TH
Our farm and market is now open daily 9 till 5. We will be open 9 till 6 beginning Thursday December 3rd and have a few late evenings till 7:30 weeknights during the next couple of weeks. Please call 905-887-1087 for the exact evenings open next week.
FRESH CHRISTMAS TURKEYS
We're taking orders now, it's never too early. These turkeys are delicious and raised humanely - grain fed with no animal byproducts or hormones in their feed.
INDULGE YOUR SWEET TOOTH
We're baking pies throughout December - place an order if you are having a special function, we'll bake them fresh the day you want them. Christmas Eve is a busy baking day for us so place an order to ensure you get the pies you want.
Rebecca has baked more of her Christmas cookies and party trays will be ready beginning Dec. 3rd. These are great for office parties, hostess gifts or just to have on hand for when company comes calling.
Our animals in the Barnyard Adventure area have gone to their winter home. The animals in the barn are still here for you to visit. Admission to our fun area is free till we close on Dec. 24th.
Wagon rides, the Enchanted Forest and Barnyard Adventure activities will resume when we reopen for the season the first weekend in May.
Our Fraser Fir and Balsam Fir trees have now arrived along with a small number of pine. With the summer so wet the trees are lush and green and smell great. We have sizes ranging from table top (urn) size to over 10 feet tall.
If you wish to put up a live tree early the Frasers have the best needle retention. Ensuring you have a fresh cut on the trunk before putting the tree in its stand and checking twice daily to water it is usually enough to keep the tree fresh. We've had really good feedback from customers on our Frasers.
WE'RE NOW OPEN DAILY TILL DECEMBER 24TH
Our farm and market is now open daily 9 till 5. We will be open 9 till 6 beginning Thursday December 3rd and have a few late evenings till 7:30 weeknights during the next couple of weeks. Please call 905-887-1087 for the exact evenings open next week.
FRESH CHRISTMAS TURKEYS
We're taking orders now, it's never too early. These turkeys are delicious and raised humanely - grain fed with no animal byproducts or hormones in their feed.
INDULGE YOUR SWEET TOOTH
We're baking pies throughout December - place an order if you are having a special function, we'll bake them fresh the day you want them. Christmas Eve is a busy baking day for us so place an order to ensure you get the pies you want.
Rebecca has baked more of her Christmas cookies and party trays will be ready beginning Dec. 3rd. These are great for office parties, hostess gifts or just to have on hand for when company comes calling.
Our animals in the Barnyard Adventure area have gone to their winter home. The animals in the barn are still here for you to visit. Admission to our fun area is free till we close on Dec. 24th.
Wagon rides, the Enchanted Forest and Barnyard Adventure activities will resume when we reopen for the season the first weekend in May.
HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS
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