Spring! A wonderfully abundant time of year on the farm. The greenhouses are full of growing vegetables, and we are working hard and feeling grateful. The robins are back, the geese are hanging out on the pond, and the ruffed grouse are getting frisky. This year we are expanding to two additional markets: Onoway Farmer’s […]
All about Pea Shoots & Mizuna
This winter we invite everyone to consider using our locally grown organic pea shoots and/or mizuna as your go-to choice for leafy greens. We chose these varieties for nutrient density, sustainability and regenerative agriculture principles. From November to March everything at Sunrise Gardens is grown under lights in our indoor facility, known as ‘the shop’. […]
Leek & Potato Soup
There are a lot of recipes for leek and potato soup. This one incorporates a little carrot, celery, garlic and red pepper for a more complex flavour. So good! 1 litre vegetable or bone stock 2 large leeks 2 lbs chopped potatoes ½ cup chopped carrots 1/3 cup chopped celery 1/3 cup chopped red pepper […]
Making Stock for Soups & Stews
Making homemade stock for soups and stews is easy. It also allows you to customize the stock to enhance the flavour of your dish. Ready-made stock is widely available, as are stock cubes, these can be customized by adding a few flavourful vegetables. There are some small local businesses that specialize in making different kinds […]
Our New Addition!
Our newest addition is Jackie! She’s an adorable 10 week old mixed breed puppy. She should be quite a large dog as she has both Mastiff and Labrador in her otherwise varied background. Jackie is having fun living in the country, going for long walks, and playing with D2 and everything else. It’s been delightful […]
Saskatoon Berry U-Pick at Sunrise Gardens
We are offering a U-Pick Saskatoon berries option this year at Sunrise Gardens. We have over 300 healthy and productive Saskatoon bushes on our organic farm. The berries should be ready between July 20th and Aug 1st. Last year the berries were huge, the size of blueberries! With the amount of precipitation we’ve had this […]
