Here is an update on our upcoming pick-up run on Thursday, July 23rd to Palatine Fruit.   We will be picking up a limited amount of Cherries, so it is not certain if we will be able to fill all orders.   We are also picking up the first Peaches of the season - available in 25lbs and 12.5 lbs cases.    You may ...

Anyone wondering what to sow in July? If you are so inclined, here are some suggestions.   However, considering our hardiness zone, which - according to this hardiness zone map - is 6a (with winter temperatures dipping to around -23° to -20° C), it might be too late for plants such as carrots, turnips, chard and beets....

  The Niagara Fruit season has now begun. We are making our first trip to Palatine Fruit (near Niagara-on-the-Lake) this Thursday, July 9th, to pick up the first batch of Cherries. These are the Sandra Rose, or - as we have just learned - the Lapin variety.   As you will see on the Cherry product page, you can order any ...

Here are some plants that you can direct sow in June. When direct sowing in your garden (or flower pots/boxes), you skip the need for transplanting. You can do this now as we are getting warm enough day and also night temperatures that the budding plants can handle well.  

That's what we do - and have been since 1998:   bringing you not only our valued Food Baskets,  but everything we offer at our Store, right to your door.   We emphasize LOCAL organic produce, much of which we get directly from our growers in the area, some of which is grown by us.   You will know it's from Pfenning's O...

 Asparagus - finally!    It's been a long time coming  - and the cold spring didn't help.     But LOCAL Asparagus has arrived.         Not to forget Rhubarb  which has also decided to go into a growth spurt.