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Welcome
Natural Themes offers fruits and vegetables as they come into season between March and end of December as well as native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, grasses, and ferns from April through October. For Natural Themes Native Plant Nursery please visit www.naturalthemes.com All of the produce comes from our chemical-free gardens and unheated greenhouses where we strive to support natural balance as much as possible....
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NOW Available
Produce is available at the Quinte West Farmers’ Market every Saturday and Wednesday between 8 and 1. To place orders, please e-mail bea@naturalthemes.com or phone 613-398-7971. Orders can be picked up at the market between 8 and 10 or at the farm the rest of the week. Fresh Greens and other Produce: Mixed Salad Greens @ $3 / bag Mixed Kale @ $3/ bag Arugula @ $ 1/bag Chicory @ $1/bunch Collards @ $1/bunch Swiss Chard @ $1/bunch Fresh Garlic @ $1 ea., 3 for $2, $5/pt, $20/braid Potatoes (mixed varieties)@ $3/qt, $5/basket Summer Squash (assorted varieties) @ $.50 ea. Beans (yellow, green, burgundy, mix) @ $3/qt Okra @ 3 for $1, $3/box Bitter melons @ $.50 ea Sweet Peppers @ $.50 ea Leeks @ $2/bunch Ground Cherries @ $3/pt Beets @ $3/bunch Green Onions @ $1/bunch Tomatillos @ $3/qt Radishes (Red, French Breakfast, Mix) @ $1/bunch Hot Peppers (assorted) @ .25 ea, 5 for $1, $3/box Coming Soon: winter squash, winter radishes (Daikon & Bk Spanish), Turnips, Oriental Greens Herbs: Rosemary @ $1/bunch Marjoram @ $1/bunch Sage @ $1/bunch Thyme @ $1/bunch Oregano @ $1/bunch Summer Savoury @ $1/bunch Lovage @ $1/bunch Parsley @ $1/bunch Italian Parsley @ $1/bunch Cilantro @ $1 / bunch Chives @ $1/bunch Basils (sweet, thai, lime, dark opal, purple ruffles, spicy globe, lemon) @ $1/bunch Savoury Salts – Dried Herb Salts made from Himalyan Salt and our dried herbs @ $8 per packet – Available Blends: Chive & Herb, Italian, 8 Herb, 8 Herb Spicy, Garlic & Herb, Lemony Herb Plants for Naturalizing Yards:(check www.naturalthemes.com for list of plants) Trees & Shrubs in 2 gallon pots @ $10 ea(HST included) Wildflowers, Grasses and...
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2015 Season
Below is a list of all produce we will be growing in the 2015 season. Availability of produce depends on many factors. Call, email or visit “NOW Available” to see what we currently offer. Early season (April to June): Arugula, Spring Greens (mix of lettuces, brassicas, spinach, and other greens), Lettuce, Collards, Kale, Mustards, Jerusalem Artichokes, Fern Fiddleheads, Asparagus, Green Onions, Green Garlic, Oriental Greens, Spinach, Lettuce, Swiss Chard, Herbs (chives, parsley, dill, cilantro, oregano, french & lemon thyme, mints, tarragon, leaf celery), Rhubarb, Celtuce, Peas. Mid Season (June to September) Mixed Greens, Peas (Garden Pea & edible pod), Broadbeans,Beans (wax, green, purple), Beets, Bitter Melon, , Cantaloupe, Carrots (orange, rainbow mix, purple), Cucumbers (pickling & slicing), Eggplants (Thai, classic, finger), Garlic (green &/or Music, Red Russian, Polish, German), Herbs (parsley, cilantro, chervil, dill, oregano, basils, fennel, marjoram, summer savory, mints, lavender, thyme, tarragon, leaf celery), Lettuce, Okra, Onions (spanish, green), Peppers (assorted sweet, hot & super hot), Potatoes (assorted varieties), Shallots, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes (assorted varieties for table use & canning), Turnip, Watermelon (sugar babies to large), Zucchini (yellow, green & other summer squash),small fruits, Artichokes. Late Season (Mid September and later): Mixed Greens, Arugula, Beets, Carrots, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage (white, red, savoy), Cauliflower (varied colours), Celeriac, Chives (regular & garlic), Herbs (parsley, cilantro, chervil, dill, oregano, marjoram, mints, thyme, tarragon, horseradish, leaf celery), Kale, Kohlrabi (white & purple), Leeks, Lettuce, Onions (spanish, green), Oriental Vegetables (Chinese cabbage, Pak Choy, Daikon radish, Tah Tsai, Mizuna, Mibuna, Komatsuna, Choy Sum), Mustards, Parsnip, Potatoes, Turnips, Rutabaga, Jerusalem Artichoke, Shallots, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Radishes (Icicle, Red, French breakfast, Daikon, Black Spanish), Pie Pumpkins, Winter Squash (butternut, acorn, spaghetti, sweet potato),...
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Freezing Produce
Most produce can be preserved. We take any surplus and freeze, can, or dry it out for use throughout the winter season. Below are some suggestions on how to freeze some of our produce. Vegetable Preparation Blanching Time (in boiling water unless stated) Asparagus Wash thoroughly, sort by size. Cut in 2-inch lengths or leave in spears. Blanch, cool and drain. Package, seal and freeze. Small stalks — 2 min Medium stalks — 3 min Large stalks — 4 min Beans: green or wax Select young tender beans. Wash and remove ends. Leave whole, slice or cut into 1-inch to 2-inch lengths. Blanch, cool and drain. Package, seal and freeze. 3 minutes Beans: lima or fava Select beans ready for table use with slightly rounded, bright green pods. Wash, shell and sort according to size. Blanch, cool and drain. Package, seal and freeze. Small beans — 2 min Medium beans — 3 min Large beans — 4 min Beets Wash and sort according to size. Leave tap root; trim tops leaving 1/2-inch of stem. Cook in boiling water until tender. Cool, peel (removing stem and tap root) and cut into slices or cubes. Package, seal and freeze. Cook: Small beets — 25-30 min Medium beets — 45-50 min Broccoli Wash and trim. If insects are present soak 1/2 hour in solution of 4 teaspoons salt to 1 gallon of cold water. Split lengthwise into pieces no more than 1-1/2 inches across. Blanch, cool and drain. Package, seal and freeze. In water — 3 minutes In steam — 5 minutes Brussels Sprouts Select green, firm, compact heads. Make sure no insects are...
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Recipes
Here are a few of our favourite ways to eat some of our produce. Please feel free to send us your recipes! (and we’ll be sure to give you credit!) Email mnavrot@kos.net Click Here for Recipes from the Foodland Ontario Site http://www.foodland.gov.on.ca/english/recipes.html * Stuffed Zucchini Boats Cut 2 or 3 large tender-skinned zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the inside, lightly salt Potato and Cheese Stuffing: 1 box of potatoes 1 cup of shredded sharp cheese 2 cloves of garlic – minced 1 bunch of green onions � chopped Olive or vegetable oil Seasoning Scrub potatoes and dice into small cubes Saute garlic and onions in several tablespoons of oil and add the potatoes. Stir fry the potatoes until browned, remove the pan from heat and allow to cool before adding the shredded cheese, 1 tablespoon of Maia’s salted herbs and freshly ground black pepper. * Meat and Rice Stuffing 1 pound of ground meat 2 cups of cooked rice 1 large onion – chopped 2 cloves garlic – minced Olive or vegetable oil Seasoning Saute the garlic and onions in 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and add the meat. Cook thoroughly, add 1 tablespoon of Maia’s salted herbs, ground pepper, or fresh herbs. Mix in the rice. Mix the filling(s) thoroughly and fill the zucchinis. Place the boats on a baking sheet and bake at 400 C for about 30 minutes or until the zucchinis are tender. *Collard Salad*: Thinly slice one bunch of collards and place in a small bowl. Prepare a dressing from 2 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional), 1 level tsp Maia’s salted...
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Location & Contact Us
Natural Themes brings produce and a selection of native trees, shrubs, ferns, wildflowers, grasses and vines to the Quinte West Farmers’ Market from May until the end of October. For more information on the market, visit: http://quintewest.ca/en/visitors/farmersmarket.asp. We look forward to seeing you at the market in May. Our Farm is located at 219 Maybee Road in Stockdale. Produce is harvested on request and can be picked up at the farm between March and December If you have questions or orders please contact Bea at 613-398-7971 or at bea@naturalthemes.com View Larger...
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"Working with Nature to bring you wholesome, chemical-free produce"
Chemical Free Field Grown . . . From Our Gardens to Your Table
Welcome
Natural Themes offers fruits and vegetables as they come into season between March and end of December as well as native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, grasses, and ferns from April through October. For Natural Themes Native Plant Nursery please visit www.naturalthemes.com
All of the produce comes from our chemical-free gardens and unheated greenhouses where we strive to support natural balance as much as possible.
NOW Available
Produce is available at the Quinte West Farmers’ Market every Saturday and Wednesday between 8 and 1. To place orders, please e-mail bea@naturalthemes.com or phone 613-398-7971. Orders can be picked up at the market between 8 and 10 or at the farm the rest of the week.
Fresh Greens and other Produce:
Mixed Salad Greens @ $3 / bag
Mixed Kale @ $3/ bag
Arugula @ $ 1/bag
Chicory @ $1/bunch
Collards @ $1/bunch
Swiss Chard @ $1/bunch
Fresh Garlic @ $1 ea., 3 for $2, $5/pt, $20/braid
Potatoes (mixed varieties)@ $3/qt, $5/basket
Summer Squash (assorted varieties) @ $.50 ea.
Beans (yellow, green, burgundy, mix) @ $3/qt
Okra @ 3 for $1, $3/box
Bitter melons @ $.50 ea
Sweet Peppers @ $.50 ea
Leeks @ $2/bunch
Ground Cherries @ $3/pt
Beets @ $3/bunch
Green Onions @ $1/bunch
Tomatillos @ $3/qt
Radishes (Red, French Breakfast, Mix) @ $1/bunch
Hot Peppers (assorted) @ .25 ea, 5 for $1, $3/box
Coming Soon: winter squash, winter radishes (Daikon & Bk Spanish), Turnips, Oriental Greens
Herbs:
Rosemary @ $1/bunch
Marjoram @ $1/bunch
Sage @ $1/bunch
Thyme @ $1/bunch
Oregano @ $1/bunch
Summer Savoury @ $1/bunch
Lovage @ $1/bunch
Parsley @ $1/bunch
Italian Parsley @ $1/bunch
Cilantro @ $1 / bunch
Chives @ $1/bunch
Basils (sweet, thai, lime, dark opal, purple ruffles, spicy globe, lemon) @ $1/bunch
Savoury Salts – Dried Herb Salts made from Himalyan Salt and our dried herbs @ $8 per packet – Available Blends: Chive & Herb, Italian, 8 Herb, 8 Herb Spicy, Garlic & Herb, Lemony Herb
Plants for Naturalizing Yards:(check www.naturalthemes.com for list of plants)
Trees & Shrubs in 2 gallon pots @ $10 ea(HST included)
Wildflowers, Grasses and Ferns in 3 or 4″ pots @ $3 ea (HST included)
Location & Contact Us
Natural Themes brings produce and a selection of native trees, shrubs, ferns, wildflowers, grasses and vines to the Quinte West Farmers’ Market from May until the end of October. For more information on the market, visit: http://quintewest.ca/en/visitors/farmersmarket.asp. We look forward to seeing you at the market in May.
Our Farm is located at 219 Maybee Road in Stockdale. Produce is harvested on request and can be picked up at the farm between March and December If you have questions or orders please contact Bea at 613-398-7971 or at bea@naturalthemes.com
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Mixed Greens are grown year round. In the winter mixed greens are grown in two unheated greenhouses on the farm. Lemon Cucumbers Eggplant Roma Tomatoes Turnips Tomatillos Roma Tomatoes and Heriloom Tomatoes (green tomatoes) Mixed Greens Available in the winter Zuchinni Fiddleheads How to cook fiddleheads Snap Peas Peas Lemon Cucumbers Rainbow Carrots (Heirloom Variety)...
Ground Cherries harvested in 2013