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Veggie Focus: Carrot Magic
You might think you know carrots, but the ones pulled fresh from the soil are something completely different – crisp, juicy, and naturally sweet. They’re a far cry from the bagged grocery store version. While often cast as a supporting role in soups or stews, farm-fresh carrots have the flavour and versatility to shine all on their own.
Veggie Focus: Swiss Chard
Swiss chard isn’t just gorgeous, it’s a nutrient powerhouse loaded with vitamins and fibre. Its rainbow stems and leafy greens shine in countless dishes, but one of the quickest (and most delicious) is a miso-garlic sauté: ready in minutes, bursting with flavour, and perfect alongside rice, noodles, or grilled protein.
Veggie Focus: The Mighty Eggplant
Eggplant may not always steal the spotlight, but this humble veggie shines when it hits the grill. At peak season, its silky texture and smoky flavour make it perfect for everything from simple appetizers to the ultimate BBQ dip: Baba Ganoush.
Events at the Farm: miniature sculpture workshops
Love Veggies and Tiny Things? Join Ontario-based miniaturist Kiana Simmons for two whimsical workshops right here at the Farm, where you’ll sculpt adorable, realistic miniature vegetables or flowers from polymer clay.
Veg Focus: Zucchini
Zucchini is taking centre stage, and we’re all in. This versatile summer squash shines in everything from savoury mains to sneaky-sweet treats. Whether grilled, baked, spiralized, or shredded into fritters, it’s the veggie MVP of the season.
Veg Focus: Kohlrabi
Meet Your New Favourite Veggie: Kohlrabi! If you’ve never tried kohlrabi, this is your sign. With its otherworldly look and crisp, juicy bite, it’s one of the most underrated stars of the veggie world—and a farm favourite for good reason.
Veg Focus: Ravishing Radishes
Crisp, peppery, and full of personality, radishes are the quiet stars of early summer. These ruby gems bring crunch and colour to your plate, and they’re one of the most versatile veggies you can bring home from the farm.
Veg Focus: Garlic Scapes
Garlic scapes are here—curly green stalks with a mild garlic kick! Grill, stir-fry, pickle, or blend into our easy garlic scape pesto recipe. A short-season summer treat you won’t want to miss.
Stronger Together
At BeetBox, we believe that farming is a team sport. From the very beginning, we’ve built our farm around the idea that collaboration, not competition, is what makes a resilient, thriving local food system.
2018 Mid-Season Update
Here is a quick mid-season review and what a season it's been so far! The Wins Sold-out VegBox CSA program in our first year (equivalent of 70 weekly customers) Successful 1st round of community-financing ($32,500 raised) Great support from friends and...