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Farm Happenings at Zawadi Farm
Farm Happenings for June 30, 2021
Hi Everyone,
Things have finally started to slow down a little bit at the farm after an intense first couple of months. Almost all of our beds are planted - we only have a few more beds of winter squash as well as more root crops to plant in the coming weeks. We can't believe we are already a third1 read more »
Farm Happenings for June 23, 2021
Hi Everyone,
Everything is growing really fast - including the weeds - which we are trying to stay on top of with the help of our interns. Winter squash is going in this week and we have already seeded our fall kale and chard. We are also practically sold out of shares for the season so thank you t1 read more »
Farm Happenings for June 16, 2021
Hi Everyone,
We opened up another backyard plot last week and transplanted red and white storage onions. Beans have germinated nicely and our cucumber and tomato plants look good as well. Things are still very busy at the farm and winter squash will be transplanted at the end of this week to our do1 read more »
Farm Happenings for June 9, 2021
Eggplants and Zucchinis were transplanted this weekend and protected from pests with insect netting! (We never use any harmful pesticides)
This heat wave combined with the lack of rain has forced us to water more frequently. We hope we can get some good rain this week, nothing can replace a good do1 read more »
About the farm
At Zawadi Farm, our aim is to create physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food and to engage community members in educational opportunities and conversations centered around active and healthy living.
We rehabilitate Toronto backyards and convert them into living growing spaces for nutrient-rich, organic locally grown seasonal vegetables.
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We rehabilitate Toronto backyards and convert them into living growing spaces for nutrient-rich, organic locally grown seasonal vegetables.