While many farmers are hoping this recently arrived fine weather continues to dry out and warm up the soil so they can start planting, some crops have been in the ground since September. Winter wheat is planted from September to December in the Northern Hemisphere while spring wheat goes into… Continue reading
By Lynn Osborne One of the consistent features of the Millbrook arena is the sight of George and/or wife Marion working behind the concession stand with a smile on their faces waiting to serve. For the past five years, this couple have operated that concession stand, putting in 70-80 hours… Continue reading
With the arrival of spring, comes gardening, dining al fresco, Blue Jays’ games, soccer and….construction! At one of our local eateries, the Pastry Peddler, owners Deanna and Colin are ready to serve with their trademark dishes, exotic beverages and stylish environment. Open six days a week and offering freshly prepared… Continue reading
Zelda Smith has seen a lot of surprising things in her 82 years, but last Thursday something turned up in her yard that just stopped her in her tracks. “It was huge. Monstrous. I was really terrified, to be honest,” said Smith. “There’s definitely something funny going on here. I’m… Continue reading
Lorraine Hughes This past spring and into the early days of summer this is what I was exclaiming from my vegetable garden. I planted beets in the same patch I had a bumper crop last year and alas disappointment has been my companion this year in the beet department. Either… Continue reading
Karen Graham Going back just a few generations, most people had a direct connection to the farm and understood how the food chain worked. If you didn’t grow up on a farm, you had relatives or friends who did, so there was a basic understanding of what farmers do. Because… Continue reading
