News
Summer is flying by and we’ve been busy as a bee!
Literally -we have gone from 1 bee yard with 3 hives to 3 yards and 14 hives! Our largest yard is located at the Just Food Farm in Blackburn Hamlet. The honey produced from these hives will be as local as you can get to Ottawa and we are now officially part of Savour Ottawa.
Our honey and honey-related products are available for purchase starting in September. We sell out quickly so if you would like to reserve a jar please email Ron at ron(at)radicalhomestead(dot)ca.
Speaking of Ron, he has been attending an advanced beekeeping mentorship program down in the Kawarthas and has taken on a few apprentices of his own at the Just Food Farm site. Ron will be offering official beekeeping courses starting in spring 2015 (more on that in an upcoming newsletter).
In other news, Corrie has been experimenting with new ferments, including pickles, Jun, ginger beer, and much more. Our gardens are doing spectacular and we are grateful for the consistent rain we have been getting. We are also working on a new logo and website (stay tuned!).
Upcoming workshops and events:
Summer Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk, Aug 16th, 2014
Come join us as we talk about some of the common edible and medicinal wild plants growing right in your neighborhood. We will cover identification, ethical and safe harvesting, folklore, and edible and medicinal uses. Some plants we will talk about include milkweed, Queen Anne’s Lace, plantain, dandelion, and lamb’s quarters.
When: August 16, 2014, 10:30 am-12pm.
Where: 223 Main St, Ottawa, in the park behind the parking lot, back from where the Main Street Market is held.
Cost: Pay what you can. No advance registration required.
Fall 2014 Fermentation Workshops
Saurkraut, kimchi, sourdough bread, and kombucha!
Fermented foods can be mysterious and intimidating. We will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make your own healthy fermented foods and drinks. It will be informative, hands on, practical, and fun. Discover how simple the ancient art and science of fermentation actually is and how you can integrate fermented foods into your daily life.
Group size is small so you are guaranteed lots of personal attention. At the workshops, you will get a chance to try several homemade fermented foods and beverages.
Participants will leave with a jar of saurkraut, kimchi spice, a kombucha mother, sourdough starter, recipes, and instructions. We also offer online support after the workshop. These workshops sell out quickly so register today.
Choice of Dates:
Sept 7, 2014, 1pm-4pm
Oct 19, 2014, 1pm-4pm
Nov 16, 2014, 1pm-4pm
Dec 7, 2014, 1 pm-4pm
Beekeeping with Ron St. Louis – Saturday September 13th, 2014
In partnership with Just Food, Ron St. Louis of Radical Homestead will host an introduction on bees, their behaviors, and a quick overview of what’s involved in beekeeping. Weather permitting, we will open up some beehives to have a personal look inside. Watch the bees go about their business, identify honey, pollen, eggs/larvae/brood/bees, and maybe even spot the queen and taste some fresh honey!
When: 10am to 12pm
Where: Just Food Farm, 2389 Pepin Court, Ottawa K1B 4Z3
Cost: Fees can be paid at the door in cash or cheque
Please register in advance by sending an email to startupfarm(AT)justfood.ca with your name, email address, and indicate which workshops you would like to attend.
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