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.
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.
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!” [
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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