A number of customers have asked if we grow all of the products we sell, and the answer is yes. We grow ALL of the vegetables we sell here on OUR farm. We have 130 acres under production at the moment. We take pride in the fact that we have grown the vegetables and some [...]
Posts Tagged ‘buy local’
22 Apr
EARTH DAY
Today is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day! It was first conceived in 1970 to raise awareness of pollution and climate change. Now, with over one billion people around the world marking Earth Day it can be a powerful catalyst to advance energy efficiency, renewable energy, green jobs, climate policy, corporate accountability, and personal responsibility. [...]
13 Mar
Movie Event in Regina
A potluck and public screening of the film “Real Dirt on Farmer John” A movie about a farmer who is about to lose his farm and his community, but who regains them both through Community Supported Agriculture. This is an opportunity to learn about the importance of supporting local agriculture and how local agriculture also [...]
2 Nov
Last sales day of the season ~ Nov 2
It is here, the last day of sales on the farm. November 2nd is our final day for the year. We thank everyone who made the choice to buy local and shop for your produce at our farm. We look forward to seeing you next year! Lincoln Gardens will be attending the Regina Farmers Market [...]
9 Oct
Regina Farmer’s Market moves indoors
Oct 18th will be the first indoor RFM of the year. The indoor markets are held at the Cathedral Village Community Centre on 13th Ave. As it is getting very cold to have market outside, this date can’t come soon enough! Lincoln Gardens has not attended indoor markets in the past, but this year we [...]
12 Aug
Harvest Notes ~ August 12th
Well, as August is in full swing, pea season is now over. We know some people will be unhappy about this! We have started the broccoli and cauliflower harvest. If you have never had locally grown broccoli or cauliflower I urge you to try it. The flavour is so much better than the bland, dry [...]
30 Jul
Lincoln Gardens On-Farm Market
We have been getting several calls lately from people who have not previously visited the farm or the on-farm market. These calls leave me with the impression that there are citizens who are new to the idea of buying local food and are unsure about how to purchase directly from a farm. The idea of [...]
23 Jun
lots of farmers and a couple of chefs convention
Lincoln Gardens attended the “Local Bounty” conference on Sunday. This was the first time that it was held in Regina, but the second event in Saskatchewan (the first was in Saskatoon). The day consisted on several speakers and presentations and an opportunity for producers and buyers to meet and mingle. There was a good attendance [...]
9 May
Regina Farmer’s Market ~ Numbers are up!!
The RFM management counted the number of visitors to the market on Wednesday and found that the numbers are double from the previous year. 4,455 people visited the RFM this past Wednesday. That is fantastic news. I would be interested to know if these visitors were new to the market or if they are regular [...]
8 May
Regina Local Bounty Chef- Farmer Conference and Workshop
I have been sitting in on some of the planning meetings for this event and i think it will be a great opportunity for local producers. Read below: Sasktourism and other partners are very pleased and excited to present this second provincial gathering of Local Food advocates and are especially pleased to announce the world [...]
