by MikesGardenHarvestTeam | Sep 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
I looked out my window Friday morning and there it was. Grown by the light of this week’s full moon. I’ve only seen one once before, years ago now and this one was huge. Freaky huge. Like some alien life form had landed and taken residence. ...
by MikesGardenHarvestTeam | Sep 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Well… THAT happened. What a week!! First, I decide to get creative and ambitious with the shared contents and we elect to offer up a wider than usual selection of herbs during the dog end part of the season for them. THEN, I compound the felony...
by MikesGardenHarvestTeam | Sep 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
As this September evokes some new routines for many of us, it is only prudent that we change the menu up a little bit 🙂 Just like it is with students in the classroom, a farmer will tell you that every vegetable has its’ own personality. Radishes are the...
by MikesGardenHarvestTeam | Sep 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
Not a common sight in this part of the world, but last night, here at the farm, I watched one of our gardeners happily carrying out her harvest, which was artfully balanced on her head. She is African of course. I found myself musing, “I know about people, but I...
by MikesGardenHarvestTeam | Aug 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
It was the summer of 1945 in Bunol, Spain. A group of young men attending the Giants and Big Head figures parade filled with … let’s call it ‘enthusiasm’. Six years of war was at a near end and there was an energy and excitement that was...
by MikesGardenHarvestTeam | Aug 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
One of the resolutions that was made going into this season was that an extra effort would be made to celebrate the milestones as they presented themselves. To this end, I am both proud and sad to say that we are losing some very, very special people who have...
by MikesGardenHarvestTeam | Aug 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Let’s have some healthy veggies for your family. This week we have onions, beans, and some herbs like parsley, dill, basil to add the amazing aroma in your dishes.
by MikesGardenHarvestTeam | Aug 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
They fascinated me. From a very young age, I just felt drawn and comfortable around them. They seemed both wise and earnest. Faithful to their tasks and in sync with the seasons. I admired their thick hands, weather-lined faces and delighted in their dry wit. I...
by MikesGardenHarvestTeam | Aug 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
This Saturday, we will be having a huge herb sale! Our herbs will augment any dish you make, from the earthy flavours of sage to the fresh crispness of parsley. We also hope to have extra products for sale the day off. So come visit us this Saturday to purchase farm...
by MikesGardenHarvestTeam | Aug 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
If only it could get just a little bit hotter…he says with a sarcastic tone. Here is the good news.. the tomatoes and peppers are lovin’ it. Growing like crazy and soaking up the sunshine. The brassica’s are shirking of course. Their true time is...
