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Farm Happenings at Fair Sun Farm
Farm Happenings for September 27, 2023
Week 19
We have more squashes from Forman Farms this week and apples from Hall's as well! I had the BEST apple crisp this week...highly recommended!
At this time last year we had frost already! There is none in the forecast so far...yay! Every extra day of warmth is most welcome! read more »
Farm Happenings for September 20, 2023
Week 18
This week some of our fall crops are starting to hit their stride including the turnips and stir fry mix. Enjoy them while they are available!
Our kale and chard are a little behind with the warm weather...the like it chilly! We will be able to have more available soon though.
For now there1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 13, 2023
Week 17
We have small quantities of red onions, zucchinis and cucumbers available this week!
Pictured here are some of the zucchinis that are just starting to produce some fruits, we have more in the big greenhouse where the cherry tomatoes were earlier in the season.
We are going to pick up the fi1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 6, 2023
Week 16
It's a good week to load up on tomato seconds if you're wanting to preserve for the winter because the tomatoes are coming to an end soon! We are starting to tear out the tomato plants in the unheated tunnel and replacing them with late season greens.
The corn this week is our corn! We are1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 30, 2023
Week 15
It's beginning to feel like fall on the farm! The light is changing and the temperatures are swinging much more these days. Sweaters are being abandoned all over the farm lol!
Lettuce is back this week and it's delicious! Woohoo!
More to come in the update soon! read more »
Farm Happenings for August 23, 2023
Week 14
Harvest mornings are just so delightful right now! It's a bit chilly, but when the sun comes out nobody is complaining!
This week we have no lettuce again, but it should be ready for next week. It will be so delicious!
The entire farm is looking pretty lush right now with all of the rain we1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 16, 2023
Week 13
When it rains it pours! We didn't get the deluge like most of you in Ottawa, but it was the most we've gotten in a single day this year! The crops are drinking it up!
No lettuce this week, but lots of nice tomatoes, peppers and eggplants! read more »
Farm Happenings for August 9, 2023
Week 12
This past week we got so much rain!! It was amazing and the crops are looking pretty happy because of it.
We are planning to go pick up CORN from my aunt and uncle at Forman Farms this week! Look for it in the swap area if you'd like some!
The peppers and eggplants are looking great. We wil1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 2, 2023
Week 11
The week off was a good call for our crops in the field beds. We even got some nice rain!
The zucchinis are performing well so if you want zucchini for your freezer, get it now! There are big ones in the swap area...they are great for baking and freezing!
The big tomatoes and eggplants are1 read more »
About the farm
Fair Sun Farm is a small-scale certified organic vegetable and flower farm located in Spencerville, Ontario. We service families in Spencerville, Kemptville and Ottawa.
Take comfort in knowing that not only do we grow our products in compliance with the Canadian Organic Standards, but we are also concerned with the health of the soil and natural ecosystems. We work with nature instead of against it!
By growing nutritious chemical-free food and beautiful chemical-free flowers we feel empowered to hope for a more positive future in our little corner of the world…and we’d love for you to join our community!
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Take comfort in knowing that not only do we grow our products in compliance with the Canadian Organic Standards, but we are also concerned with the health of the soil and natural ecosystems. We work with nature instead of against it!
By growing nutritious chemical-free food and beautiful chemical-free flowers we feel empowered to hope for a more positive future in our little corner of the world…and we’d love for you to join our community!