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 […]
Greenhouse Update
Our two greenhouses are at capacity and are full of activity, April 22 was the first week we brought fresh radishes to Old Strathcona Farmer’s Market. We have radishes, carrots and beets growing in one greenhouse. While our new greenhouse, cleverly called greenhouse #2, is growing a host of greens for our salad mix. […]
Arugula
Arugula (Eruca sativa) is a green leafy vegetable and a member of the highly nutritious Brassica family. It is found across the entire Mediterranean region from Portugal and Morocco to Lebanon and Turkey. The origin is attributed to the Mediterranean but also to Central Asia and India. Arugula has been grown since at least Roman […]
