The Whistlestop Farm

The Whistlestop Farm We grow great garlic! And veggies and flowers too!

The winter sown jug experiment is really starting to take off! Considering the absolute rollercoaster of temps they have...
05/10/2026

The winter sown jug experiment is really starting to take off! Considering the absolute rollercoaster of temps they have been exposed to in the past month, I am super impressed with how much growth I already see, and how these seedlings are handling our cold nights this spring (I have done nothing to protect them whatsoever except keeping them well watered). I have nice sized lettuce, sugar snap peas and chamomile jugs that will be ready to open and plant by next week! Thrilled with the results so far.

A huge thank you to everyone who came out for the No Dig Workshop today! We had the most perfect weather to spend the af...
05/10/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came out for the No Dig Workshop today! We had the most perfect weather to spend the afternoon in the garden, and I am grateful for you giving up a precious Saturday afternoon in May to attend! Zora dusted off her uniform and got back on the clock to be greeter for the crowd. She wow'd everyone with her extensive knowledge of no dig gardening and then how to power nap during the rest of your shift 😴. We had a great time and shared some valuable gardening information for growing our own food! 🙌

The weather on Saturday is looking perfect to spend some time outdoors learning about growing your own food in a no dig ...
05/07/2026

The weather on Saturday is looking perfect to spend some time outdoors learning about growing your own food in a no dig garden environment! We'll be talking about everything you need to know to plan, start and tend to your veggie crops to ensure the most productive harvest! If you have questions about what kinds of food you can grow and how to plant, water and fertilize it properly, this workshop is for you. We will also cover tools and techniques needed to grow our own food smarter, not harder. And we will touch on other topics such as the winter sowing (seed starting) method, plus Composting 101 for anyone who's interested. So much to learn, in a fun and interactive way to enjoy the outdoors. Still room to sign up, don't miss this opportunity!

Don't miss this workshop happening in Chauvin, in one week ~ Saturday, May 9th! Last call but still spots available. Joi...
05/02/2026

Don't miss this workshop happening in Chauvin, in one week ~ Saturday, May 9th! Last call but still spots available. Join us to learn all about growing your own food in a zone 3 no dig garden.

Tonight we welcome the month of May under a full moon ~ The Flower Moon! To celebrate I got some snapdragons in the gro...
04/30/2026

Tonight we welcome the month of May under a full moon ~ The Flower Moon! To celebrate I got some snapdragons in the ground, and the timing could not have been more perfect to start this year's flower garden! They will be in good company under that moon for their first night. 🌝🌱

Looking for a gift for the flower lover in your life? While it may be too early for actual blooms, treat someone special...
04/25/2026

Looking for a gift for the flower lover in your life? While it may be too early for actual blooms, treat someone special to a Gift Certificate for a fresh market garden bouquet or jar arrangement of their choosing at the Farm Stand in Chauvin this season! Makes a great Mother's Day gift idea 🎁💐!

I am already seeing some very promising results in my winter sowing jugs. One thing that stands out immediately is how g...
04/22/2026

I am already seeing some very promising results in my winter sowing jugs. One thing that stands out immediately is how great all my leafy greens (lettuce & spinach) and brassicas (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale & bok choi) are germinating. They are all cold tolerant, and seem to be built for this! This is extremely promising. For anyone who wants to grow their own food without the cost of investing in grow lights and starting seeds indoors, this is a very effective and inexpensive method to grow food in zone 3 🙌.

The winter sowing jug experiment is going well! If you also have jugs started, it's time to pick them up and check their...
04/21/2026

The winter sowing jug experiment is going well! If you also have jugs started, it's time to pick them up and check their weight. If they are light, they are dry and need watering. If they are heavy, they are good to go. Many of mine were light, so into the pool they went for a quick 5 minute soak via bottom watering. Who doesn't love a little pool time on a sunny, warm day? ☀️😎

If you'd like to learn all about starting your own garden and growing your own food, don't miss this workshop! Still spo...
04/20/2026

If you'd like to learn all about starting your own garden and growing your own food, don't miss this workshop! Still spots available, join me in my garden to learn all the ways to ensure a successful harvest.

04/14/2026

My supervisor always makes sure I know where I'm going to get my next load 😍. Makes the hard work easy when you have so much cuteness around.

Very excited to participate in the Community Garage Sale on May 23rd! I will have a table set up of some assorted househ...
04/10/2026

Very excited to participate in the Community Garage Sale on May 23rd! I will have a table set up of some assorted household goodies to sell, plus some beautiful houseplants that are outgrowing my house and need to find new spaces to stretch out in.

And the very best news... THE FARM STAND WILL BE OPEN THAT DAY TOO!!! 🎉

I will have overflow and extra seedlings for sale (assorted veggies, herbs and flowers) so stop by to see what little beauties you can add to your garden this year! I will also have some beautiful handmade crafts made by my super talented Dad who has been crafting up a storm again this spring. There will be lots to check out, so mark your calendars and stop by the farm stand on your way throughout the Community Garage Sale.

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103 53 Street
Chauvin, AB
T0B0V0

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10am - 2pm

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+15879835282

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