Starting a new season

Well it is about to be that time of year when we work longer days, sweat more (shower less) and eat more vegetables. Yes that is right it is the start of a new season. With this season will come new challenges ( a new  member of the family, and a new farm location) but as always we are up for anything so we are diving in head first.

Pardon the photo but i just snapped it from the kitchen window.
This is a small view of our new farm. The field is covered in straw
for soil improvement.

So what are the first things to get done in the ever increasing warmth? Well we really never stopped doing things but today I pulled out plastic from our winter mini hoop houses (we grew lettuce, carrots, onions, and kale all winter for our CSA) and tomorrow the first veggies will be planted. In the greenhouse we will be starting lettuce and broccoli. Ryan is adventurasly thinking of planting some peas outside which of course he will do.
At the new house we have erected a barn/greenhouse, torn out an orchard (pears and sour cherries), picked up lots of sticks from the torn out orchard

The next coming weeks will hold lots of planting and tilling and we hope you follow along with us.

First plants up

I am excited to say that the first sprouts of the season can be seen. Our first planting went in one week ago today. Both onions and broccoli are showing.

Today more planting is underway with the help of our friend Lisa who is a pro and only on her second week of farm life!!

Today leeks, tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, kohlrabi and broccoli were planted.

2013 Summer CSA

Registration for our summer 2013 CSA program is now open.  Please click the image above or visit www.creekshorefarms.ca/summer2013.pdf for more information and to register.  While the deadline is April 1st, space is extremely limited so register soon to hold your spot.

Things Are Heating Up

Check back soon for some big updates on what has been happening on the farm in the last 6 months...

New Surroundings

Well it has been an extraordinarily long time since anyone has written on the blog. Although we would love to have been writing lots has been going on for the farm. First off the farm has moved (we moved with it of course). Just down the road a little into St.Catharines on Lakeshore Rd. It was a pretty exciting move as it means that we now own some land ( have had previously been renting). This newly acquired land was an orchard (key word was as it has now been torn down). In its place there is nothing just a big piece of open land that will be the new home for our vegetables.
While we are now all moved over to the new farm we started a new project a barn. It is not a barn in the traditional sense it is a prefab structure. I shall get a picture of it. They are putting it together as I type. It purpose will be that of a barn though housing all our tractors and other farm stuff.

While all this has been going on we have of course also been running our CSA program. We wrapped up summer a few weeks ago and have now begun our winter one (this is week two). Interested in enjoying some winter veggies stop by the farm on Tuesday 3:30-6 and Saturdays 12:00-3:00 and you too could enjoy some great local food.
Right now we have:
Potatoes
Squash
Garlic
Greens
and Walnuts




Wondering what to do with your beet tops?? Check out this great idea http://foodandstyle.com/2009/07/16/spicy-beet-green-crostini/http://foodandstyle.com/2009/07/16/spicy-beet-green-crostini/

Well CSA pick up starts shortly so I had best go finish up getting ready.

Updated Winter CSA

We have updated our winter CSA information for this year and have changed a couple of things.  The season has been shortened to 12 weeks with the cost reduced to only $300 now as well.  Also, we have added a drop-off in Hamilton at or near McMaster on Thursdays.  For more information do not hesitate to contact us or check out the pdf file with the application form at www.creekshorefarms.ca/winter2012.pdf

Thanks for looking and hope you might be interested in joining with us in eating great this winter.

2012 Winter CSA

Well here it is at last...our information brochure and application form for our 2012 Winter CSA program.  Despite the tough summer with a lack of rain we are looking ahead to an exciting winter full of fresh and stored vegetables straight from our farm to you.

The Basics

• 17 weekly boxes starting November
• Share Cost: $400
• Application Deadline: October 12
• Delivery options are available including home delivery

Please note that the farm pick-up location has changed to 1167 Lakeshore Rd W. in St. Catharines.  More on why that is later....

If you have any questions please do not hesistate to contact us.  More information and the application are available at: http://www.creekshorefarms.ca/winter2012.pdf