food. begins. there.
Last year me and my (then) four year old attempted a vegetable garden. So, we pulled weeds, cleared a few years worth of overgrowth, and waited for the last frost date to pass. Then came the seeds: peas, carrots, radishes, green onion, and tomatoes.
Did I mention I know nothing about gardening?
We ended up with more green onion than we could use, and a radish. One radish. There were more, but the slugs had a feast before we got our hands on them. Oh and some tiny green tomatoes showed up just before the first snow fall. The peas and carrots were a no-show.
Did I mention I know nothing about gardening?
We ended up with more green onion than we could use, and a radish. One radish. There were more, but the slugs had a feast before we got our hands on them. Oh and some tiny green tomatoes showed up just before the first snow fall. The peas and carrots were a no-show.
Luckily, there are experts not too far away – who actually know what they’re doing with their vegetables.
GROWDAT Farms sits near the half way point of the Trinity Bay side of the Baccalieu Trail, between the towns of Heart’s Desire and Heart’s Content (click here to visit their website for several maps to help you find it).
GROWDAT Farms sits near the half way point of the Trinity Bay side of the Baccalieu Trail, between the towns of Heart’s Desire and Heart’s Content (click here to visit their website for several maps to help you find it).
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We recently paid a visit to GROWDAT. It was easy to find, right along route 80 with signs easily seen from both directions. A winding, dirt road leads up a steep hill to what feels like the top of the world, with a spectacular view of Southern Cove Pond.
After parking, my girls were delighted to be greeted by
these guys ->
Donna was busy in the jam-packed greenhouse. As soon as we walked in, my five year old exclaimed, “I wish we could buy all the flowers – they’re all so pretty!” After much debate, she managed to choose a couple of favourites – at great prices – and we were on our way again.
these guys ->
Donna was busy in the jam-packed greenhouse. As soon as we walked in, my five year old exclaimed, “I wish we could buy all the flowers – they’re all so pretty!” After much debate, she managed to choose a couple of favourites – at great prices – and we were on our way again.
I’m delighted to say that GROWDAT will be at the Heart’s Content Community Market on June 30th, and plan to have “ a variety of lettuces, kale, swiss chard, pak choi, chinese cabbage, tomatoes, etc ... And vegetable starter plants for the late seasoners!” [source]
In the mean time, join their group on Facebook, check out the sites below for more information, or pay a visit to the farm yourself. You won’t be disappointed.
http://www.growdatfarms.com/ | Facebook Group | http://cruisemyroute.info/12heartscontent.htm
In the mean time, join their group on Facebook, check out the sites below for more information, or pay a visit to the farm yourself. You won’t be disappointed.
http://www.growdatfarms.com/ | Facebook Group | http://cruisemyroute.info/12heartscontent.htm
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