Most of the Beach is still waking up when Anne-Marie Kaskens meets the morning crew by the R.C. Harris waterworks. Although she moved to the Beach 20 years ago, Kaskens says it wasn’t until she got her dog Jessie that she started going down to the water every day. “It’s a real stress-buster,” she said, […]
Tag: farmer’s market
Farmers’ markets up and running
Along with the asparagus, rhubarb and lettuce crops that herald the arrival of spring, farmers’ markets, too, are sprouting up across the city. Farm-fresh and organic fruits and vegetables, honey, bread, cheese, maple syrup and even wine and beer are just some of the items available at local parks during the spring, summer and right […]
Farmers’ markets up and running
Along with the asparagus, rhubarb and lettuce crops that herald the arrival of spring, farmers’ markets, too, are sprouting up across the city. Farm-fresh and organic fruits and vegetables, honey, bread, cheese, maple syrup and even wine and beer are just some of the items available at local parks during the spring, summer and right […]
Letters to the Editor for May 5, 2015
On farmers’ markets and Kew Gardens RE: No Farmers’ Market for Kew, March 24: I would like to clarify some information concerning the Boardwalk Café lease and a potential farmers’ market stated in a March 24 opinion piece. Yes, the city solicitor was involved in the Tuggs/Boardwalk Café debate, however it was the parks department […]
No farmers’ market for Kew
Is it right that a private corporation enjoys a monopoly over our public park lands and can decide which groups use a public park and on what terms? What if, for example, a group wanted to establish a weekly farmers’ market at Kew Gardens? On or about June 2, 2010 the City of Toronto granted […]
Decoding organic vs. local
Every autumn for the past five years, I have rustled up a handful of friends to join me picking crab apples, either in Kew Gardens or Woodbine Park. You may have seen us there! I enjoy talking with curious passersby about these little fruits, which I typically process into apple jelly and apple sauce. Not […]
Planners pop up in East Lynn Park
When a trio of city planners set up a pop-up booth in East Lynn Park last month, they invited residents to stop and write what they think are local planning ‘lemons’ and ‘lemonades.’ “Walkable communities for all – not just downtown,” someone soured. “Farmer’s markets!” read a sweeter note. Jason Tsang, an assistant planner who […]
Farmers’ market test run at Fairmount
Residents near Gerrard and Woodbine will have the chance to experience what a farmers’ market in their neighbourhood would be like, thanks to the efforts of a self-professed foodie and lover of farms and farmers. Kim Antonius has organized a one-day farmers’ market at Fairmount Park, beside Bowmore Road School, for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 29, […]
