From Roots to Shoots

An Edible

Gardening Guide

for York Region

Created by

About Seeds For ChangeJanuary

Plan & Design

February Taking Inventory

March Indoor Seeding

April Get Outside

May Transplanting

June Weeding & Watering

July Composting & Staking

August Harvesting & Storing

September Seed Saving

October Garlic Planting &

Extending the Season

November Putting the Garden to

Bed

DecemberReflecting, Planning, &

Sprouting

A seed is planted…

My daughter and I started Seeds For Change to get to the root of a problem affecting us, our children’s and future generations’ health and well-being. We recognized that we needed to make a positive change starting in our own community and then spread the word!

Together, with our incredible Garden Coordinators, Steering Committee, volunteers and supporters we now contribute to the sustainability of suburban communities in York Region by providing students and community members hands-on education through planting, growing, harvesting and sharing locally grown food in school grounds and under-utilized spaces. We provide free accessible programming for children, youth and adults empowering them to cultivate a sense of connection and appreciation for the environment. Through physical activity, meaningful and practical education, as well critical life skills development, York Region residents will be healthier.

Let’s plant Seeds For Change together!

Lynne H. Koss, Founder

About this GuideWhy did we create this? Food brings people together. Growing nutritional food together ensures we:

1. Know exactly where your food comes from

2. Have fresh produce at your fingertips

3. Avoid harmful chemicals, pesticides and fertilizers

4. Enjoy vitamin nutrient rich and vine-ripened produce that has higher anti-oxidant content

5. Make your meals more interesting and flavourful

6. Relieve stress, provide therapeutic benefits and have fun with others outside

7. Share your bounty with friends and family

8. Live a more green and Eco friendly lifestyle

9. Save money supplementing your daily diet with produce from your garden

10. Sprout new ideas and experiences

Special Thanks to Halton Food for Thought for collaboration with us on this important project!

!

January

Things to Decide What type of garden will you create?-> Will it include raised beds, containers, in ground and vertical gardens?

What will you plant? Where and how? (map it out)-> What would you like to grow? Herbs, fruit, vegetables?-> What conditions are required for healthy growth?

-> Will you use direct seeds or seedlings (started inside)?-> When will it be ready for harvest?

Planning & Designing your Garden

Things to Consider• Location and space• Access to water, sun,

shade, soil quality and drainage

• Walkways, storage and rest areas

Helpful Techniques1

Companion Planting: pairing plants that grow well together. Combine plants with similar needs for watering, shade etc. and use plants that either repel or attract insects to enhance health. For example, planting tomatoes with marigolds. Marigolds produce thiopene, a chemical that repels insects at the root zone from the tomato plant.

Succession Planting: using several planting methods that increase crop availability during a growing season by making efficient use of space and timing.

Notes:

Things to Do• Customize your own

grow calendar!• Organize your seeds (see

September for seed saving)

-> Review and organize

the seeds you already have

-> Organize a seed swap in your community*

-> Order seeds from a

reputable company*

1  Mrosovsky,  L.  L.  (2011).    An  Illustrated  Guide  to  Growing  Food  on    Your  Balcony.Toronto:  Mycelium  Press.  *  See  Community  Resource  sec@on  

Central Park Community Garden, Burlington

Taking InventoryOutdoor

Garden structure/design: building materials, fencingContainers of varying sizes, depths, width and materialsWatering (rain barrel) Digging/planting equipment: shovel, trowel, spade, pruning clippers, fork, hoe, rake, string and kneeling mat Soil, mulch, compostGloves, hat, nail brushStorage optionsSigns, labels, seeds, stakes

IndoorPotting containers: egg cartons, seed germination trays, yogurt cups with drain holesPlastic labels, permanent markers, popsicle sticks Light source: sunny window - preferably south or east facing window, grow lightsHeat source: warm location, away from drafts (seeds need warmth to grow)Water: tap or spring water, spray bottle, plastic dome or clear plastic bag to cover seed tray to keep in humidity to assist with germination (seed growth)

February

Stay Organized-> Make a “Garden Wishlist” (reuse, recycle, swap with friends)-> Create a “Garden Journal” Record first and last frost, seeding, planting, transplanting, first bloom, fruit dates, problems and successes

Notes:

Getting Started

• Gather seeds, small containers or flats, water, heating, light source, and soil

• Moisten the germinating mix (soil) before filling flats and trays

• Add mix to trays and plant seeds according to seed type

• Add heat and light

SEEDING INDOORS extends the front-end of

your growing season!

Soil for Seeding

Seeds contain enough nutrients to sprout, so you don’t

need rich soil for seeding. Using soil that has lower nutrients promotes the growth of vigorous roots.

Notes:

March

Suggested Seeds

* Consult your seed packets, planting calendars,

and date of last frost to ensure accurate

calculations

• Arugula

• Broccoli

• Brussels

Sprouts

• Cabbage

• Cauliflower

• Celery

• Chives

• Eggplant

• Herbs - basil,

lavender, mint,

oregano,

parsley, sage

• Leeks

• Lettuce

• Onions

• Peppers

• Tomatoes

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

and Parsnips

1 lb (454g) fresh Brussels sprouts,

trimmed & halved

1 lb (454g) Parsnips, peeled & sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup (60mL) olive oil

2 tbsp (30mL) each salt & pepper

2 tbsp (30mL) chopped fresh chives

& Italian parsley

In large bowl, combine Brussels

sprouts, parsnips, and garlic. Drizzle

with 3 tsp (45mL) of olive oil, salt, &

pepper. Spread onto large parchment

paper lined basking sheet and roast in

400° F (200° C) oven for about 30

minutes or until tender and golden

brown. Scrape into bowl, drizzle with

vinegar, remaining oil, chives and

parsley before serving.

Makes 4 - 6 servings.

Longo’s Experience Magazine,

Holiday 2011

Testing Seed Viability1

1. Place 10 seeds on a damp paper towel. Fold paper towel

2. Place folded paper towel in a plastic bag near a sunny window

If less than half of the seeds have sprouted after 10 days, then you need new seeds.

1  Kujawski,  R.  and  Kujawski,  J.  (2010).  Week-­‐by-­‐Week  Vegetable    Gardener’s  Handbook.  North  Adams,  MA:  Storey  Publishing,  27.

April

Garden Construction & Preparation Considerations

• Test soil• Till or build raised beds• Calculate room for garden, walkways, shade/rest

area• Ensure access to water• Turn over compost pile• Sharpen/repair tools

Money & Time Saving Tips

• Reuse existing materials• Start small and build up your garden over time• Use mulch in backyard plots to reduce weeding

and watering

Indoor Seedling Care Considerations

• Watering regularly so that soil is moist but not soaking as a variety of fungus can grow if too much water is used

• Maintain air circulation and light

THE DAYS ARE GETTING LONGER Whether you are building your new garden, expanding an existing garden or

making general repairs and alterations, GET OUTSIDE!

Directly Sow Outside

• Arugula• Beets• Brussels Sprouts• Carrots• Green Onions• Lettuce• Peas• Radishes• Collards

Bendale Business and Technical Institute

Applemead Co-op

Notes:

MayIndoor Seeding

• Cucumber• Kohlrabi• Pumpkin

• Watermelon

Transplanting

• Broccoli

• Brussels Sprouts• Cabbage

• Cauliflower• Celery• Chard

• Chives• Leeks

• Lettuce• Onions• Parsley

Direct Seeding Outdoor

• Beets

• Carrots• Chard

• Chives• Corn• Parsnips

• Peas• Potatoes

• Pumpkin• Spinach• Rutabaga

• Turnips

Transplanting

Plants that are seeded in small pots need to be transplanted. Outdoor soil should be ready for these transplants as well as for sowing seeds directly.

Helpful Information

• Seedlings are sensitive! Handle gently, hold them by the leaves not the roots or stems. Wait till seedlings have developed two sets of leaves. Leave soil around the roots, transplant the seedling into the soil, pat soil around stem, and water immediately.

• Some plants do not transplant well; therefore, they should be planted as direct seeds. Examples are carrots, radishes, parsnips, garlic, and other root vegetables, peas and beans.

• Salad greens and cucumbers are easily damaged and must be transplanted with great care.

Hardening off, it is important to move seedlings/plants outside during the day and bring them in at night for 7-10 days to gradually increase their tolerance to the changing temperatures and environmental conditions.1

To DoTransplant seedlings and

plants into your garden

Begin indoor seeding of

short season plants

Include flowers such as

asters, cosmos, sunflowers

and zinnias, nasturtium and

pansies in your plan to

attract pollinators

Reminders

-> Refer to your Garden Plan

-> Plant only as much as you can

manage, eat and share.

1 Kujawski, R. and Kujawski, J. (2010). Week-by- Week Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook. North Adams, MA: Storey Publishing, 62.

Notes:

Exposure ProtectionProtect yourself against the elements. Avoid strenuous activities in mid-afternoon when the sun is at its peak. Drink plenty of water, take breaks, wear cool layers, a hat, sun and bug protection.

Clearview Gardens

It is important to minimize water use and maximize the benefits to your garden.  

Watering Tips

• It is best to water in the early morning. This prevents water loss due to evaporation. Avoid watering in sunny weather (midday) and when watering, water roots and avoid watering leaves as this may lead to scorching the plant.1

• Water less frequently but more deeply (1 inch, 1 or 2 days per week) this will encourage deeper, more vigorous root growth.2

• Group your vegetables and herbs according to their moisture needs.3

• Using mulch helps keep moisture in and reduce weeds.

Water Saving Ideas4

• Cut the top of a gallon-size milk jug, punch very small holes in the bottom, and set them in the ground with only the neck showing above the surface. Use one jug near each large plant (such as tomatoes, cucumbers, or squash), and fill it once or twice a week. This will direct water towards the roots more efficiently.

• Rain barrels capture rainwater for use in the garden. Place a rain barrel at the downspouts of your eavestroughs to collect rainwater. Make sure the rain barrel has a screened lid, child-proof top, overflow mechanism and hose attachment for watering. 

Weeds are a natural and expected part of any garden. Weeds can cause problems for both gardens and gardeners if not managed early and on a regular basis. Weeding can be strenuous for a gardener if left unattended and can steal nutrients, sunlight and water from developing plants.

Weeding Tips

• Start early and remove weeds before they have a chance to go to seed.5

• Learn about the weeds in your garden before beginning to eradicate them.

• When removing the weed, ensure to include the entire root. Firmly grasp the base of the weed and pull. Watch for prickles and wear gloves.

• Weed during hot, dry periods or right after a significant rainfall because they will be easier to remove. When using a hoe, try to dig as shallowly as possible to avoid disturbing the roots of your garden plants.

• Laying mulch down is an excellent way to keep weeds away. You can suffocate weeds by placing cardboard right over the area.6

1 Martin, H. (2007). RebelTomato. Retrieved from American Community Gardening Association website: www.communitygarden.org/rebeltomato/2 Healthy Landscapes. (2012) Retrieved from City of Guelph website: www.guelph.ca/living.cfm?subCatID=1704&smocid=2280 3 Ibid.

4 Ibid.5 Martin, H. (2007). RebelTomato. Retrieved from American Community Gardening Association website: www.communitygarden.org/rebeltomato/ 6 Flowers, F. (2011). Get Growing. (2011). Toronto, ONT: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.

Weeding

Clearview Gardens

Watering

June

Staking helps plants stay upright and helps support fruit or flower heads.

Staking Tips

• Plants are like people, the older they get, the more support they need.

• Tomatoes, pole beans, peppers and cucumbers may require staking.

• You can use store bought

plant supports like peony rings, obelisks and tomato cages or you can make your own by reusing household items (old hockey sticks, bamboo poles and old nylon stockings to use for tying).

• To support vine type plants, use

a trellis, netting or a section of a chain-link fence. It is important you have something for the plant to grow through as it works its way up. You can train the vines to grow in the direction you want and over time the vine will grow that way naturally.

Composting1

Composting turns kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich fertilizer for your garden.

Five steps to composting:

1. Begin with a container that allows airflow. You can make your own out of wooden planks or use black plastic containers.

2. The location should ideally be in a sunny spot where the compost pile will heat up and decompose quicker. Make sure the container is easily accessible.

3. Build the compost by adding kitchen scraps such as fruits, vegetables, eggshells, coffee grounds, tea bags as well as garden waste like grass and leaves.

4. Get the mix right by adding ingredients in equal layers of nitrogen (vegetable scraps, yard clippings) carbon (dried leaves, shredded newspaper) and soil or finished compost. Tip: if you get a lot of fruit flies add more carbon material.

5. Let it cook by turning it occasionally and allow nature to decompose the materials until they turn into a rich, soil-like consistency.

JulyStaking2

Kavanah Garden

1 Home Depot. (2012). Know-How Centre. Retrieved from website: http://www.homedepot.ca/know-how/print/projects/easy-composting?gclid=CK-2yfrH3K0CFQkEQAodgwSTeg?tools_materials=on&project_steps=on&photos=off 2 Flowers, F. (2011). Get Growing. (2011). Toronto, ONT: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.

Notes:

ReminderWhen garlic leaves are turning brown, it’s time to harvest!

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Harvesting Tips1

• Knowing when to harvest your crops will help you enjoy the tastiest, most nutritious foods possible, and will minimize the loss of produce to bugs, animals or disease.

• Ripe fruits and vegetables do better spending a few extra days in the garden than in your fridge.

• Treat the fruits of your labour with care while harvesting. Even though they may seem tough, such as onions, pumpkins and potatoes, they will last longer if treated carefully.

• The expression "bigger is better" is usually not the case when it comes to harvesting. Many vegetables, like eggplant, zucchini and beans become tough and lose flavour, the longer they stay on the vine.

• The best time to harvest is early in the morning, before the sun has come out. Produce will not have absorbed any of the day's heat, and will stay fresh longer. Leafy greens are particularly sensitive to heat and sunlight. If you harvest them in the middle of a hot day, they will most likely wilt before you get them inside.

• When harvesting from a bush, vine, or tree, remember that ripe fruits will almost literally fall into your hands. You should not have to pull hard to harvest cucumbers, tomatoes or berries.

Storage Techniques 2

Canning allows you to enjoy tasty homegrown fruits, vegetables, pickles, preserves, jams and jellies for longer. It’s not hard to do and quite inexpensive to get started. It involves heating foods to kill any bacteria, and then storing these foods in sterile, air-tight jars.

Drying can be accomplished in an oven set to a very low temperature, or in a food dehydrator.

Freezing is a fast and less laborious method to preserve the taste, colour, and nutrients of your harvest. Tip: If tomatoes are firm, simply cut them in half and fill up a container with them to freeze. You can add these to soups, casseroles, sauces and pasta dishes. For best results add them to the recipe while still frozen because if they thaw they become mushy and lose flavour.

Pickling is another way to preserve your bounty.

Rhubarb Ginger Marmalade

Notes:

August

1 Martin, H. (2007). RebelTomato. Retrieved from American Community Gardening Association website: www.communitygarden.org/rebeltomato/ 2 Ibid.

Check out workshop schedules at www.seedsforchangegardens.org and http://www.haltonfoodforthought.ca/

8 - 250 ml jars or 4-500 ml jars

4 lbs rhubarb, cut in 3/4” pieces

6 cups sugar

2 medium oranges

1/2 large lemon

2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced

1 tbsp ground ginger

- Combine all ingredients except

oranges and lemon in large pot.

Let stand.

- Slice orange and lemon thinly.

Cook in 1/4 cup water for 15

min.

- Add rest of ingredients. Boil

until jam stage is reached - 220F

or 105C (Use a candy

thermometer for this).

Seed Saving Starter Tips1

1. Save then save the seed of the healthiest, most productive, earliest fruit bearing, or latest-bolting plants. Bolting is when plants go into the flowering stage and then go to seed.

2. Seeds must be mature in order for them to germinate successfully.

3. Seeds must be fully dry. You can either let the seed dry out fully on the vine, like beans or for squash, dry them out by placing them on wax paper in a warm, airy area, not in direct sunlight, for about a week. Dampness is the seeds worst enemy!

4. Seeds do not have to be perfectly clean. It will not effect their germination.

5. Once dry, store them in small envelopes, make sure to mark the date harvested and the variety name. Keep in cookie tins or glass jars in a dark, cool and dry place (e.g. basement, cold cellar or garage).

6. Try starting off with some easier seeds to save:

• Tomatoes - allow them to become very ripe, but not rotting, pick the fruit and squeeze out the seeds. Let the seeds soak in a bit of water to remove some of the tomato residue overnight, then

spread the seeds over wax paper to dry.

•Beans and peas - mature on the vine and when they are dry, remove the seeds from the pods.

1 Nones, R. (2010). Raised-bed Vegetable Gardening Made Simple. Woodstock, VT: The Countryman Press.

Butternut Squash Soup

1 medium butternut squash peeled

and cubed

1 large sweet potato, peeled and

cubed

1 carton (32 fl Oz) Organic

Vegetable stock

400 ml (canned) Coconut Milk

*Curry powder (optional)

-Empty Vegetable stock into large

pot and heat to a boil.

-Add both the squash and sweet

potato to pot and boil for 10 mins or

until tender.

-With your handheld blender or in

food processor purée soup until

smooth

-Add coconut milk to taste (minimum

1 cup)

-Add curry powder to taste

-Add salt and pepper to taste

* Garnish with toasted squash seeds

(optional)

REMINDER-> Order seeds for fall planting (see Community Resource Section)

Notes:

September

Time to Plant your Garlic!

It is important to plant your garlic in the fall before your soil freezes. All you need is some organic garlic, trowels, compost and straw. Do not use garlic from China, which will not grow because it is treated with

chemicals as well as being irradiated.

Plant your garlic clove (no need to peel) by placing the clove tip upright in the soil about 3-4 inches deep and 6 inches apart. Sprinkle with compost and then cover with straw. In May, the garlic scapes (garlic flower) will form and these need to be cut off once they form one or two loops so that all the energy goes back into the garlic bulb. These scapes are wonderful to fry up or steam and can be added to any dish. In July, your garlic will be ready to harvest when the leaves begin to turn brown and there are still some green leaves remaining.5

Extending the Growing Season

Live Storage is a way to protect less sensitive plants through an insulating layer of straw or hay, held down with fleece or plastic. Certain vegetables, such as cabbage, collards and broccoli, can be harvested in cold winter months using this method.1

Hoop Houses are plastic plumbing pipes bent into hoops (or hula hoops cut in half) and covered with plastic. Edges are held down with hay bales or heavy stones/bricks.2

Cold Frames are raised beds with lids that allow sunlight to filter in and heat the interior, but keeps out the cold. They can be purchased or easily homemade. Reusing material like a discarded old wooden storm window or even recycled window sashes can be used as the lid, or you can create your own by using double-strength glass or special greenhouse fiberglass panels. Cold frames should be set in the ground to prevent cold air from coming in.3

Herbed Carrots

Harvesting Tip-> If you still have tomatoes on the vine that are not yet ripe, harvest and wrap them in newspaper or place them in a cardboard box/drawer, and they will ripen. Be sure to check their progress every couple of days.4

October carrotscaraway seedsoregano, parsley, or herb of choice

saltolive oil

-Toast caraway seeds slightly. Remove from pan and let cool

- Slice carrots lengthwise into halves

or quarters-Heat oil in frying pan. Get it really hot before adding carrots

-Place carrots in frying pan. Throw in

fresh oregano or parsley (or your favourite herb) and a generous amount of salt. Let sit for a couple minutes

- Flip carrots around to cook evenly

- Let carrots cook and darken (almost charred looking)

* The key to this dish is keeping heat

high the whole time, as you want carrots to brown on outside while maintaining crunch

1 Martin, H. (2007). RebelTomato. Retrieved from American Community Gardening Association website: www.communitygarden.org/rebeltomato/ 2 Burch, M. (2011). The Ultimate Guide to Growing Your Own Food. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing. 3 Ibid. 4 Martin, H. (2007). RebelTomato. Retrieved from American Community Gardening Association website: www.communitygarden.org/rebeltomato/ 5 Hood River Garlic. (2011). The Garlic Calendar-A year round guide for planting garlic. Retrieved from http://www.hoodrivergarlic.com/garlic-calendar.htm

November Kale Chips

Putting the Garden to Bed

• Collect tree leaves (particularly from oaks, maples and chestnut trees, if possible) and spread a thick layer over the soil after you have put your garden to bed. You can also put leaves in your compost and cover some winter vegetables with them. Tree leaves are an outstanding source of nutrient-rich mulch.1

• Clean, oil and store tools for the winter.

• Drain water from hoses, rain barrels and shut off other water sources.

• Remove stalks and dead foliage, chop or break them up and place in composter, but be sure to place diseased plants into waste bags.2

• Rake soil thoroughly, getting out all weeds and plants.

• Grow cover crop such as rye, clover or winter wheat over the winter which will reduce soil erosion and add organic matter to the soil.3

NOTEIt’s not too late to plant garlic! If in early November the temperature is still mild and the soil is not frozen, plant away. See October for a few guidelines.

1 bunch kale1 tbsp olive oil1 tsp sea salt

-Preheat oven to 350° F.-Wash kale. Remove leaves from

stems and break leaves into bite

size pieces.-In a large bowl combine kale, olive

oil and sea salt. Massage the oil

and salt into the kale so that each

piece is covered on all sides.

-Spread kale onto cookie sheet so

that no piece is touching another.

-Bake for about 20 - 25 minutes, or

until crunchy.

Notes:

1 Healthy Landscapes. (2012). Retrieved from City of Guelph website: www.guelph.ca/living.cfmsubCatID=1704&smocid=22802 City of Toronto. Get Growing Toronto: A Guide to Growing food in the City. (2011). 3The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. (2011). Cover Crops. Retrieved from: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/facts/cover_crops01/covercrops.htm

Reflect & Plan

Write about what worked this

season in

a garden journal. Keep t

rack of which

vegetables grew well, which ones d

id not.

Make note of other chal

lenges and

successes you had. P

ut your feet up

and review catalogues to plan

for next season!

DecemberSprouting

Sprouting is easy to do and one of the healthiest ways to get protein, vitamins and other nutrients!

Materials:

-> glass jars (e.g. mason jars)-> mesh cloth (e.g. cheese cloth) -> seeds (alfalfa, beans, lentils, chickpeas, peas, mung beans)

1. Start with a tablespoon or two of your choice of seed in a jar. Cover the jar with the mesh using the mason lid to keep it on or an elastic band.

2. Soak them for 6-8 hours in water, drain the water and place in a windowsill or an area that gets sunlight, if the seed requires light.

3. Rinse sprouts twice daily. Simply fill the jar with water, swish and drain out all water through the mesh.

4. After a day or two you will see the sprouts start to form. You can eat them then or continue to grow them until they are at the flavour and size you like. To store, keep them in a sealed container in your fridge.1

Apple Crumble

1 Primal Seeds. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.primalseeds.org/sprouting.htm

Notes:

6 cups apples, sliced & peeled

1/2 cup flour

1/3 cup and 2 tbsp brown sugar

2/3 cup oats

1/4 cup butter

1 tsp cinnamon

-Preheat oven to 350° F.

-Wash, core, peel, and slice apples

-Toss apples with 2 tbsp brown

sugar & 1/2 tsp cinnamon and lay

them in a 9 × 13 baking dish

-In a medium bowl, combine flour,

oats, remaining sugar, cinnamon,

and butter

-Crumble flour mixture over apples

-Bake for 40 minutes

* Optional: Add any combination of

1/4 tsp each of cloves, nutmeg, all

spice, or ground ginger

** Try adding other available fruit

such as berries or pears

York Region Community ResourcesYork Region is a confederation of nine local municipalities: Town of Markham, City of Vaughan, Town of Richmond Hill, Town of Newmarket, Town of Aurora, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Town of East Gwillimbury, Town of Georgina and Township of King - 1,776 square kilometres. www.york.ca

Community GardensAurora, Georgina, Markham & Newmarketwww.yrfn.ca

MarkhamLegacy Organic GardenMarkham Museum

Richmond Hillwww.carrvillecommunitygarden.comPhyllis Rawlinson Park Community GardenSt. Luke’s ChurchRichmond Rose Public School

Thornhill & Vaughanwww.seedsforchangegardens.org

Vaughanwww.shoresh.caWoodbridge Fair Grounds

Community Organizations Garden Possibilities www.gardenpossibilities.comHealth York www.healthyork.comMaster Gardeners of Ontario www.mgoi.ca Seeds For Change www.seedsforchangegardens.orgTransition York Region www.transitionyorkregion.orgWomen’s Centre of York Region www.womenscentreyorkregion.comYork Region Food Network www.yrfn.ca

Farmers MarketsFarmers’ Markets in Ontario www.farmersmarketsontario.com

The Greenbelt Farmer’s Online Market www.greenbeltfresh.ca

Markham www.reesorfarm.com

Sharon www.eastgwillimburyfarmersmarket.ca

Newmarket www.strawberrycreekfarms.com

Farms East Gwillimbury www.macwilliamfarms.caGormley www.farintosh.comKing City www.countryapple.caKettleby www.roundthebendfarm.com,www.vanhartsallorganic.caMarkham www.whittamoresfarm.comMt. Albert www.brooksfarms.com, www.rosefamilyfarm.comQueensville www.billsturkeyfarm.com Schomberg www.pucksfarm.comStouffville www.applewoodfarmwinery.com,www.reesorfarmkitchen.comSutton www.homesteadorchards.comUnionville www.forsythefamilyfarms.ca Zephyr www.coopersfarm.ca

LibrariesAnsnorveldt (905) 775-8717 Aurora (905) 727-9493East Gwillimbury (905) 836-6492Holland Landing (905) 836-6492 Keswick (905) 476-5762King City (905) 833-5101 Mt. Albert (905) 473-2472Nobleton (905) 859-4188 Pefferlaw (705) 437-1514Sutton (905) 722-5702Schomberg (905) 939-2102

Markham Public Libraries www.markham.ca Richmond Hill Public Libraries www.rhpl.richmondhill.on.caVaughan Public Libraries www.vaughanpl.info

Seedswww.gardenimport.comwww.richters.com www.thecuttingveg.com www.seeds.ca

If we inadvertently missed your organization, company or farm and you would like to be included please contact: shauna@seedsforchangegardens.org. 

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