Homegrown Hamper

A reminder that we will be taking three weeks' between Hampers so you may want to stock up for the #stayathome order -- after this Thursday, our next Hamper Day will be May 6th with lots of Mother's Day gift ideas! #buylocal

Well here's a great way to get growing this season and help raise money for The Bridge Hospice -- thank you, Sandy Flat Sugar Bush! #buylocal #getgrowing #hospice

What are you planting this year? We have added seed potatoes and dahlias from Urban Harvest to the "From the Field" section of the catalogue, in addition to all kinds of heirloom organic seeds! Orders are due tomorrow!

Orders are due Monday and we've got lots of anniversary specials this week from our amazing producers! Plus we will draw our two winners for Ron's Rauchhaus brisket contest on Sunday at 5 p.m. To enter, just add your comment to the original Brisket post that is pinned to the top of this page -- what side dish would you serve with brisket?

The Point Naturals has special offers in the Hamper this week, including Skedaddle! spray and all-natural sunscreen! Plus, a second anniversary special exclusive to the Hamper -- Buy TWO soaps, get one FREE! Thank you, Laurane!

New to the Hamper this week! Wendelin from Healey Falls Bison Farms is making fresh pasta to add to your favourite sauce! We tried making homemade pasta once in this house -- so delicious but SO MUCH WORK! Thanks for making it easy for us, Wendelin! :)

What's your motive to #buylocal? Safety, convenience, supporting small businesses, quality, knowing where your food comes from, sustainable production methods.... these are just some of the reasons to try the Hamper this winter! We deliver every second Thursday and orders are due on Monday. :)

Stay home, stay safe, and save lives! And remember that our pick up on Hamper Day takes place safely outdoors at Church-Key Brewing (even in the cold winter months) and we also offer home delivery.

Our next Hamper Day is next Thursday, January 21st! We are continuing our bi-weekly service for 2021, making local shopping safe, convenient and easy for you! #buylocal #staysafe #feelgood

Orders are due tomorrow! Don't forget to set your clocks back! :)

How's this for a treat? This week, we'll be sampling fourteen-year-old Zen's delicious "melting moments" shortbread on Hamper Day -- another great local gift idea that will be available in the weeks to come! Happy Halloween! #youngentrepreneur #buylocal #shortbread

ISO freezer -- does anyone out there in Hamperland have one they no longer need?

Jude's spice and tea gift sets are available in the Hamper! Or pick them up in person from her and meet other local vendors at the Marmora Christmas Market!

How's this for your next Friday lunch? Make it a Fresh Friday with your favourite salad jar from Sans Kitchen, sushi from Melly Rolls and your choice of eight homemade soups from Our Lucky Stars Cafe and Coffee Roasters! #FreshFriday #buylocal

Please welcome new producer Mark, who you will know from @thatlittlepub, among a list of other restaurants that he has operated locally! There are many health claims about bone broth -- we think it's plain old delicious and love that nothing goes to waste in making it! Plus Mark and his Fifth Local Kitchen take pride in using locally-sourced ingredients! #bonebroth #homegrownhamper #buylocal

Every Hamper is custom-ordered and every Hamper looks a little different! What does your Hamper look like? Thanks for sharing, @springbrooklocavore!

Enjoy the sunshine today and get your Vitamin D! Other immune boosters are available through the Hamper -- Garlic Sun, the classic corona shmona from Sans Kitchen, Erin's elderberry syrup, St. Ambrose Honey bee pollen, and Back Room Farm turmeric tea is ON SPECIAL again this week for only $4 -- thanks, Jude! :) #buylocal

More #buylocal gift ideas in the Hamper! There are only four Hampers until the holidays -- orders are due Monday!

Here's a perfect side for your next Pizza by The Bakery night! A local Caesar salad made with fresh romaine from 4 Acres Hydroponics, parmesan from Empire Cheese Co-op and the most amazing dressing ever from Smoking Ron's Rauchhaus! Orders are due Monday and romaine is limited! #buylocal

Welcome back to the Hamper, Jess and Jason, newly branded as Pizza by The Bakery! Now available in the Hamper - six varieties of 12-inch frozen pizza pies plus some of your old favourites -- meatloaf, vegetarian lasagna and crustless quiche! Orders are due Monday! :)

We are updating the site regularly with new additions to our "Local Gift ideas" section of the catalogue! #buylocal

@springbrooklocavore has great advice and inspiration on her Instagram page -- small steps towards sustainability -- "Make small shifts, don't take on too much at once, then they become permanent changes."

Happy Hamper Day! Sadly, if you ordered zucchini, they didn't survive that hard frost. Some of the squash also suffered so we have had to make some substitutions this week. And yesterday I was contacted by a Hamper friend that has a bumper crop of butternut squash! Allison Townsend will be bringing a truckload to the brewery of varying sizes for purchase. Don't forget your jar returns and see you at Church-Key Brewing between 5 and 7 p.m.! Thanks for choosing to #buylocal! :)

Over thirty producers from within 25 km of Trent Hills! It's easy to shop local and support small businesses from the comfort and safety of your home! Orders are due Monday. :) #buylocalfeelgood #homegrownhamper

I hate to bring out the kitty, but I feel terrible about all our store website issues this weekend and hope it hasn't prevented anyone from ordering! So sorry about the horrible "Karen" mask and sorry for the inconvenience! I'm extending this week's order deadline to tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. However, Empire Cheese and Back Room Farm coffee orders must be received by noon today or cannot be guaranteed.

We've been asked a lot about what will become of the Hamper this winter... we're not going anywhere! We are so grateful to Church-Key Brewing for providing us with a safe outdoor pick up location and plan to be there every two weeks for as long as we can into the cold winter months. Each Hamper Day, we'll be contributing a bundle of 16 year old Q's kindling to help keep the home fires burning so you can warm your hands while you're waiting. Pick up is also available earlier i...n the afternoon (3 to 5 pm) just up the road at our house for anyone who doesn't want to drive in the dark. Home delivery is available for a flat rate of $5 (or free to anyone who needs the fee waived for whatever reason, just let us know). So bundle up and enjoy the toasty fire and crisp Fall air with us every two weeks until Christmas! Next Hamper Day is Thursday, November 5th. :) See more

It's hard to believe! Support local businesses this holiday season -- there are great local gift ideas available online in the Hamper and all around your home town! #buylocal

Modelled after how I feel when my website and Internet are crashing -- I wish I understood the technology better, and that we weren't so dependent on it these days! The store website appears to be working better but please let me know if you experience any issues.So sorry for the inconvenience!

Happy Hamper Day! See you at Church-Key Brewing between 5 and 7 or at hamper headquarters between 3 and 5 for pick up. Remember your jar returns for Sans Kitchen, Zero Waste, Back Room Farm and for Ron's Caesar dressing -- it is hard to find mason jars these days! Thanks for choosing to #buylocal! :)

We are having store website issues and are trying to resolve the problem at checkout with our host -- thank you for your patience and sorry for the inconvenience!

Somebody you know needs flowers today!

Mark your calendars! This is definitely the year to #buylocal!

An apple a day... Russett Farms has Royal Gala, MacIntosh and Cortland available in the Hamper this week! #buylocal

Orders are due Monday! Happy weekend! :)

Get thee to a farmers' market this weekend! Frost is in the forecast and our local producers are harvesting like crazy to save what they can of their precious crops! FRIDAY: Havelock Farmer & Artisan Market and Stirling Market in the Village SATURDAY: Campbellford Farmers Market SUNDAY: Codrington Farmers' Market and be sure to visit Dahlia May Flower Farm! #buylocal

Mmmm... Our family's favourite salsa is back in stock! Look for more additions to our From the Pantry section in the weeks to come! Orders are due on Monday. :) #buylocal #buyfresh #homegrownhamper

Save $ and be prepared for all your school and work lunches with our new Baker's Dozen Special! Yummy and wholesome treats from Our Lucky Stars Cafe and Coffee Roasters, Sans Kitchen, Melly Rolls and Erin's Wholesome Breads! Baked fresh and you can keep them in the freezer until you need them! Orders are due Monday! #buylocal

Stock up for winter with chicken from Healey Falls Bison Farms -- part of the Ontario Artisanal Chicken program! Orders are due Monday! #buylocal

Thank you Sandra and Russett Farms for the MOO-velous deal on fresh ground beef! Next Hamper Day is September 24th! :) #buylocal

I loved having the help of Kim from Sans Kitchen to get everyone's orders ready yesterday -- t'was a happy Hamper Day, indeed! Have a great weekend! :)

Happy Hamper Day! You know the drill -- and a big cheers to Church-Key Brewing for hosting us every two weeks in their beautiful garden and gazebo! See you for pick up from 5 to 7 p.m. and thanks for choosing to #buylocal! :)

We love that our producers and customers are doing so much to minimize waste! Don't forget your jar returns tomorrow for the Zero Waste Store and Sans Kitchen! Jude will really love to get back some of her wide-mouthed mason jars for beets and sprouts and Back Room Farm offers a cash return. Ron will also accept jars for his Caesar dressing and give you 50 cents back!

Has anyone picked up the latest issue of the Trent Hills Tribune -- Harvest Edition! Look who's on page 3 - Simpson Eco Farms! :)