Welcome to Sweet William Farms
Eco-friendly farm in Kanata North, Ottawa City, Ontario, Canada ~~ Our Community Garden FB Page:https://www.facebook.com/groups/sweetwilliamfarms/
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Diversity by Design - A small scale farmer workshop hosted by Dr. Kelly Bronson of Ottawa University - Digital Technology
2022 Storm Derecho
May 21, 2022 Saturday
Storm Derecho hit Ottawa City Ontario. We were affected with damages.
We just moved to the farm house on May 1, so we have not unpack yet. It was a bit of chaos, and we navigate it through. Our roof was partially off, the barn was totalled - totally destroyed and lots of trees fall. We did not get our power back until June 30th. We camped out and thank goodness it was summer.
The strongest derecho storm in Canada this century occurred on May 21, 2022. The storm hit Southern Ontario and Quebec, causing widespread damage along a path that extended for 620 miles. The winds peaked at 190 km/h in Ottawa, which is one of the most impactful thunderstorms in Canadian history 12. The storm caused unprecedented levels of destruction and loss, killing at least 10 people 1.
Friday, April 1, 2022
The Planting of Spring Garlic 2022
Wednesday April 27, 2022
It is great to go outdoors midweek, and I went to the farm to get some fresh air.
I had opened the Purple Glazer Garlic - these was the last batch of our harvest from last year. To my surprise, they kept very well, in my cool basement. Some varieties did not do well, and it shriveled.
cloves of the purple glazer garlic
Sunday, March 20, 2022
Elephant Garlic (Allium amperloprasum)
March 20, 2022
Sunday
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Yesterday, I was at Produce Depot and I found a garlic - marked Elephant Garlic. I've hear of it, but never planted one. Being Asian, I love my garlic strong and I've heard that this garlic is quite mild. And DNA wise, this type of garlic is close relative of leeks instead of garlic.
But then, I am curious, the size of this bulb is that of a tennis ball. So here are the pictures and I will plant these at the farm, and see what happens.
Plant culture wise, it grows like garlic. So I will plant these, and report back.
The label: Auerbach, Auerpack -117 Seaview Drive, NJ - I check the website, it looks like the company is a packing and trucking company which is a good combination.
(1 bulb, net wet 3 oz)
~Angelina
Monday, February 21, 2022
Garlic Sprouts
February 22, 2022
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
I have no shortage of garlic, in fact my small to medium sizes are here in the basement. During winter season, I made some garlic sprouts, I used them to flavour soups, stir fries, and mix with scrambled egg.
If you need some locally grown garlic, I sell them for 4 for 5$ or a 2lb bag at 25$.
I used a regular glass, poured some pebbles or sand will do. I add some water. I made it so the garlic is sitting on top of the water, the roots usually go down to get the water. Once the water get low, i just added water.
Note: make sure your garlic is sitting on top of water - not swimming in water, because it will rot.
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Our shopify store - Check it out! www.sweet-williamfarms.ca
February 9, 2022 (Wednesday)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
OUR SHOPIFY STORE: WWW.SWEET-WILLIAMFARMS.CA
Last year, we tried so hard to become digital citizens, to be able to put our store online so that it can display our products while we are working in the field.
We have a Digital Marketing Specialist that helped us created the website. We are farmers, and we are trying to learn. The shelves are designed and we have meetings online.
So, this is the result of the effort, we are not sure if it works fine, but try it out. Order a pack of seeds, and see what happens.
If you have any questions, you can reach us at sweetwilliamfarms@gmail.com
Friday, December 31, 2021
Beans, Pole Beans - and Plan for 2022 Season
Ottawa City, Ontario Canada
December 31, 2022
I would like to continue planting beans in the farm, as I grow first what I eat. I like stir fry beans, and boiled beans, and bean soup for winter.
Diversity by Design - A small scale farmer workshop hosted by Dr. Kelly Bronson of Ottawa University - Digital Technology
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March 20, 2022 Sunday Ottawa, ON, Canada Yesterday, I was at Produce Depot and I found a garlic - marked Elephant Garlic. I've hear of ...
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