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About Us
Natural Themes offers fruits and vegetables as they come into season between March and end of December. Our produce is organically grown in our gardens and cold frame greenhouses where we strive to support natural balance as much as possible. We also run a Native Plant Nursery, for more info visit www.naturalthemes.com...
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We are now closed for the season. Watch for updates in March when we expect to have spring greens available.
Natural Themes is part of a family co-operative. Check out https://www.facebook.com/ColdCreekValleyGrowers
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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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Contact Us
We are located at 219 Maybee Road in Frankford. Produce is harvested on request and can be ordered and picked up at the farm between March and December. In the spring, we also offer vegetable and herb plants for your gardens. If you have questions or orders please contact Bea at 613-398-7971 or at...
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"Working with nature to bring you wholesome, organically grown produce."
From our gardens to your table
About Us
Natural Themes offers fruits and vegetables as they come into season between March and end of December. Our produce is organically grown in our gardens and cold frame greenhouses where we strive to support natural balance as much as possible.
We also run a Native Plant Nursery, for more info visit www.naturalthemes.com
We are now closed for the season. Watch for updates in March when we expect to have spring greens available.
Natural Themes is part of a family co-operative. Check out https://www.facebook.com/ColdCreekValleyGrowers
Contact Us
We are located at 219 Maybee Road in Frankford. Produce is harvested on request and can be ordered and picked up at the farm between March and December. In the spring, we also offer vegetable and herb plants for your gardens.
If you have questions or orders please contact Bea at 613-398-7971 or at bea@naturalthemes.com