We’re at the Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Here’s what we’re highlighting for the month of March. Yes, it’s time for delicious, crunchy radishes and fresh spinach and lettuce! Hope to see you at the market! We’ll be hosting land-based events at the farm in the near future. We’ll make some announcements […]
Winter turns to spring
As the final few weeks of winter approach I find myself remembering the season and the challenges, lessons and gifts that it has left with me. Spring planning is well underway, our vision for the coming season is full of potential and excitement. The first of many seedlings have sprouted, destined to fill the waiting […]
Radishes: juicy and crunchy!
Radish (Raphanus raphanistrum) is a root and leafy vegetable in the Brassica family. Radishes are grown all over the world and there are numerous varieties. They germinate quickly and some varieties are ready to harvest in 3-4 weeks, while others like the daikon radish take several months to mature. At Sunrise Gardens radishes are proof […]
Is It Spring Already?
It certainly is getting close to that time of year again, a time for garden planning, seed ordering and organic certification paperwork. This is also the time of year when Kate and I try to get a few days away from the farm and away from the business of running a business. We are headed […]
Happy Spring Equinox!
As of 4:40 local time on March 20th, it’s official –Equinox, marking the official start of Spring. Both Spring and Fall Equinox mark the time of the year when the day and the night are an equal 12 hours long. It’s a time of new beginnings and fresh starts, and has been celebrated around the […]
