Despite the tremendous amount of snow we still have and are expecting, Spring is just around the corner. We are expecting our Fruit trees, and shrubs to start arriving Mid- May just 2 and 1/2 months from now! The demand for plants continues to be high and getting our hands on a good selection of…
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Ranunculus – Growing in Cold Climates
Beautiful Ranunculus/Buttercups can easily be grown in the colder regions of Northern Ontario using a few simple techniques.
From Field to Plate
We use the produce we have grown here on the farm or from other local producers as much as possible for our homemade menu items at Chez Pepere.
Fall Baking Preorders Week of Oct. 9th Sold Out
Our Fall baking preorders are full for the week of October 9th. Get your orders for now to Christmas in as soon as possible to avoid dissapointment.
Fall Colours
The stunning seasonal Autumn beauty of the leaf colour changes along the Groundhog River in the Northern Ontario Boreal Forest.
Autumn Sunshine
It has been a week of rather blah weather outside with the cool temperatures, rain and overcast skies. Today is no exception, but despite the less than ideal weather the Sunflowers outside the cafés west facing windows have all started to bloom in earnest. I will be honest I was getting a bit nervous that…
Bulbs Have Arrived!!!
Our bulbs have arrived! Specialty Tulips, Hyacinths, Daffodils, Anemones, Ranunculus, Crocus, Dwarf Iris and Garlic Bulbs are here. Shop our Online store for selection or head over during regular business hours. Bulbs are available for shipping on request.
Fall Baking Order Menu
Our Fall Baking Preorder Menu is now available! Place your orders now. Large orders or orders needed for a specific date should be placed as early as possible.
Fall Baking
Fresh baked fall inspired desserts available at the cafe this week. Apple Crumble Pies, Cranberry Apple Maple Crumble Pies, Pumpkin Snickerdoodles with Marshmallow filling, and Frosted Pumpkin Breads. All of our other regular desserts are also available including cookies, buttertarts and dessert bars.
First Frost?
A quick walk through the gardens this morning before heading to Chez Pepere to check for frost and damage. All the plants look good just a little frost on the car but that’s it. Made it another day. Can you believe the strawberries are still going??? These are our West Coast Seed Fresca Strawberries. They…