Think local, act global.
When you're running a 100 miles a minute, its not eay to pass Dominion and head to the farm (not to mention the farm isn't open on Sunday night's at 9pm when I realize we're out of milk!). Might be easier in Toronto or Montreal where Keningston or Atwater Market is lined off with "grown right here" greens. But what do you do when you live in Newfoundland?
Here's a few places to consider if you and your kids are trying to make a smaller footprint on the planet.
Grandpa's Garden. (for us, that's Placentia Junction)
If you are lucky enough to have grandparents around, you know they love gardening. My parents have been growing root vegetables for years. Put in a little sweat equity on the weekend and enjoy some of Poppy's potatoes, carrots, onions. Kids love pulling them up too!
Lester's Farm. (Brookfield Rd.)
We love this place. They have great local produce, a petting farm, local baked goods and even ice cream. In the Fall there's a corn maze and a Pumpkinfest.
NL Organics. The idea of food co-ops delivering green boxes to your door is popular in Ontario & BC but is just coming to NL. I haven't ordered yet but plan to. I know, I might end up wit a lot of kale in July but its worth it for the Fall goodies.
Windy Meadows Farm & Market. (1 Lundrigan's Rd, Kilbride). Where's the beef? Organic meat, chicken and sausage all at Windy Meadows. Great burgers for summer too.
Moo Moo's Ice Cream.
Local ice cream made right here!
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