Monday 4 July 2016

❦ We're back!! ❦


Simpson Eco Farms
After a long and arduous time away, we're back!! and this time for good. We are bigger, better and  more efficient than ever! It took a while but we have finally gotten our vertical hydroponic strawberry system up, and while there have been a few hiccups it is certainly a force to be reckoned with.




Vertical hydroponic strawberry system with insect hotel
To the right you can see the start of our insect hotel. This will build up the native bees and other pollinators/predator insects, as, the European honey bees future in Ontario (and Canada as a whole) is grim if we do not get rid of these toxic substances farmers keep spraying or buying.




Vertical hydroponic strawberry system in Ontario, Canada

While it has been fun getting the strawberry system set up, I am longing for the days I can bring in a shipment of citrus trees again. There is nothing like waking up in the morning to the smell of citrus blossoms or picking your own fresh lime right off the tree.



I shall keep this blog rolling, the berries flowing and the citrus growing, so look out for more posts on all sorts of farming ideas/projects and Ontario, Canada goodness!.

All the best!

Simpson Eco Farms