Taste-Real
taste • real From the Ground Up is the new branding initiative that supports our local food economy by offering authentic taste • real farm, food and drink experiences for everyone to enjoy. We are passionate about the way local food is grown, prepared, presented and enjoyed, and how real it tastes!
This exciting new strategy has been developed with stakeholder engagement over the last year and is built upon the many successes of promoting local food that have taken place across the region. The new brand helps identify locally grown food for both residents and visitors and builds prosperity for our region.
Minto Farmers' Market
Harriston Location
Harriston Motors, 251 Elora St.
Fridays 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
June 10 - September 16, 2011
Palmerston Location
Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum, William St.
Saturdays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
June 11 - October 1, 2011
Minto Farmers' Markets Website
WildThings Plant Farm
The 36-acre WildThings Plant Farm, located in the rolling hills of Wellington County, includes the plant nursery, display of gardens and wildflower trails. It's both a gardener's delight and a birdwatcher's paradise. We are open every day from the end of April to early October. We grow and sell several hundred varieties of perennials, shrubs, trees, ornamental grasses and vines.
Group and bus tours are welcome. WildThings Plant Farm is located at 9688 Baseline Road, Minto. From Harriston go east 7km on Highway 89 to Baseline Road. Turn north and watch for our sign.
2011 WildThings Special Events
Monster Plant Sale - September 3, 4, 5, 2011
Our annual Labour Day Weekend Plant Bonanza. HUGE SAVINGS! Prices on premium quality plants reduced by up to 60%. Huge selection. Free Admission
Will I Seed You In September? - September 24, 2011
Learn how to collect and sow your own perennial garden seeds. Workshop space limited. Pre-register.
Visit our interactive web site: www.wild-things.ca to view our plant catalogue, newsletters and photo gallery, plus more information on coming events at WildThings Plant Farm.
Flowers to Fragrance Lavender Farm
Flowers to Fragrance will open to the public in March 2011. Flowers to Fragrance is an essential oil farm, located between Harriston and Mount Forest along Highway 89. The farm grows a variety of plants , primarily lavender, to extract essential oils which are used in the natural beauty products sold in the Store.
Come to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings, full of fragrance.
For more information visit: www.flowerstofragrance.com or email: lavender@flowerstofragrance.com