Events

Janssens Orchards is a 34-acre family farm business with a focus on growing heritage fruit trees --apples, pears, plums and cherries. Mike Janssen, owner, will share his farm's holistic approach in caring for trees, and explain the ecological growing practices used to promote tree health, foster biodiversity and reduce impact on the natural environment.

Zachary Douglas, owner/grower will be talking about his farm, Berries by the Bay, which is situated along the shores of Lake Ontario and started its first year of operation in 2022. The farm offers 2 types of fruit, incredibly unique and relatively unknown to this region:--  Saskatoon berries and Haskap berries.

What's growing near you? Nature is ready to be your medicine -- you just need to pay attention. Registered Herbalist, Tamara Segal of Hawthorn Herbals will explain how she offers holistic approaches to restorative health using herbs, nutrition and guidance.