Heartbeet Farm

07/14/2024

How did everyone fare after the remnants of hurricane Beryl?

With 3 inches of rain in 24 hours, we're seeing some crop losses but nothing too widespread just yet. It can take time to reveal the full impact of heavy rains on crops.

The extreme weather events brought on by climate change is affecting all of us. Farmers, eaters, urban, rural, at home and around the world.

Let's continue to turn these challenges into motivation for a more just and healthy world. By contributing in whatever way is possible for you, we will (and are) making Earth a better place to be. 💜❤️💛💚💙

06/19/2024

We briefly eSCAPEd the heat with a 6:30 start today. Stay cool out there fam!

05/16/2024

05/16/2024

✨ Tunnel Day! ✨ We put up two caterpillar tunnels yesterday for our plant babies. And today, we're transplanting tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants under the warm and dry cover. These tunnels offer low-cost season extension to get tasty Mediterranean crops onto plates for more weeks in the year. Shout out to Multishelter Solutions for making these sweet Hanley caterpillar tunnels. We love their simple design and easy installation. 🔨

04/04/2024

♨️ ➕ 🌞 🟰 🌱

Seedlings are thriving in our cozy greenhouse. Kate carefully tends to the plants with daily watering, opening and closing the roll up sides to give them an ideal temperature, and weekly furnace cleaning for hot nights.

We'll be planting in a few shorts weeks and harvesting for our first CSA box on July 2nd.

If you live in Kanata or near our farm, do yourself a favour and secure a share of the harvest with a summer and fall CSA box! Feel good about locking in the freshest and highest quality produce for 4 to 6 months.

Check the link in the bio for more info.

02/24/2024

Holy kale! That's a BIG impact for a little farm like ours. Your CSA sign-ups and accessibility fund donations make a difference.

Where did all those veggies go?

$310 was allocated to one family for a summer, bi-weekly CSA share. It was the only request made to our accessibility fund in 2023.

$4,659 in fresh, high-quality vegetables were donated to the South Grenville Food Bank; serving the community around our farm. This food bank is run by a small team with a BIG heart, feeding families across a vast area. A special shoutout to their warehouse manager, who made the trek out to the farm every Thursday to pick up donations.

We dream of a future where everyone has the means to access fresh, nutritious food, eliminating the need for food banks altogether. Until then, we're committed to growing our impact even further.

Are you on board?

02/22/2024

⭐ Why should you consider a CSA box? ⭐

🥕 Receive weekly or bi-weekly boxes of the freshest produce straight from our farm.
🥕 Discover new vegetables
🥕 Experiment with new recipes
🥕 Get to know your farmers
🥕 Connect with a community of like-minded food lovers.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or a newbie in the kitchen, a CSA subscription is the perfect way to add excitement and adventure to your meals. 🧑‍🍳

Our weekly emails provide recipes to make the most of the vegetables in your CSA box. 📫

Plus, you can feel good knowing you're supporting local farmers and sustainable agriculture practices. 👨‍🌾👩‍🌾

🔗 Learn more at https://heartbeetfarm.ca/csa-vegetable-boxes/. If you join before Feb. 25th at 3 PM, you'll be entered into our sweepstake for sweeeet prizes. 🏆

02/19/2024

🥒 CSA 2024 Sign-Up Alert! 🥕

Dive into up to six months of fresh, organic produce that's sure to make your future self endlessly grateful. 🥕🍅🥬

📅 2024 CSA Season Deets:

Duration: Enjoy 16 weeks of Summer shares and 4 bi-weekly Fall shares, from July 3 to December 11, 2024.

Pick-Up Locations: Wednesdays at Kanata (Beaverbrook Centre), 3:30-6:30 PM and Thursdays on the farm in North Augusta, 5-7 PM

💳 Flexible Payment Options:

Back by popular demand — pay by installments! Opt for 2 to 5 installment payments via credit card.

One-time payments? We've got you covered with credit card and Interac e-transfer options.

🏖 Vacation Flexibility:

Weekly or bi-weekly? Your pick! Plus, skip any week as needed in exchange for online store credits. Vacation without worry!

💰 Supporting Everyone:

Need a little help? Our accessibility fund is here to assist in subsidizing your CSA share. Reach out to learn more.

🌟 Reserve Your 2024 CSA Share Now!

Don't miss out on your chance to be part of this vibrant, food-loving community. Your journey to fresh, sustainable eating starts here. ✨

DM us or click the link in bio to sign up today and secure your share of nature's best.

02/19/2024

🍅✨ CSA Week Celebration Sweepstake! ✨🍠

Join us in celebrating CSA Week! 🥕📚 According to national CSA research, this is the most popular week of the year to sign up for a CSA farm membership.

🎉 Dive into the spirit of eating locally with our special draw featuring fabulous prizes:

🥇 1st PRIZE: Get creative with your meals with the "Perfectly Good Food" cookbook. Transform what's in your fridge into delicious dishes!

🥈 2nd PRIZE: A Winter Veggie Basket full of freshness, delivered straight to your door (Ottawa and Leeds Grenville area). A $40 value!

🥉 3rd PRIZE: Enjoy a $50 Gift Certificate for seasonal veggies from our online store (July to December 2024).

How to Enter:
1️⃣ Sign up for a CSA share with us! (2024 members are automatically entered).
2️⃣ Refer a friend (check our bio for details).
3️⃣ Share any story or post from this week on Facebook/Instagram.
4️⃣ Make a post about being part of our Heartbeet Farm community and tag us ().

You can earn up to three entries! 💌 The draw will be held on Sunday, Feb 25th, 2024, at 3 PM.

Let's celebrate CSA together and spread the love for sustainable, delicious food. 💚 If you're as passionate about supporting local agriculture as we are, join us in making this week unforgettable. Tag, share, and let's grow our community-supported agriculture family!

Full details at https://heartbeetfarm.ca/csa-week-contest-details/

02/19/2024

Hello, lovely folks! Kate and David here, waving a big hello after a bit of a social media break. We've been busy bees setting up our new farm since moving in June 2021. 🚜 From this point forward, you can look forward to peeks behind the scenes, updates on what Kate and David are up to, and all the juicy details on our upcoming crops and special events. 🌼🚜And speaking of special events, kickstarting today is CSA Week! 🎉 To celebrate, we're launching a sweepstake with THREE amazing prizes! (Keep your eyes peeled for a separate post with all the deets - you won't want to miss it!)Stay tuned for this week’s posts about the history and evolution of the CSA and how it benefits our lovely community. Thanks for joining us on this journey.With love and dirt under our nails,Kate & David 🌻💚