Place turnips in a plastic bag and store them in the refrigerator crisper for up to two weeks. #HalfYourPlate #IYFV2021 #VeggieTip

These stuffed tomatoes burst with flavour on #MeatlessMonday. #HalfYourPlate ow.ly/cs1j50GiJOA

On Monday, January 24 & Tuesday, January 25, Scotia Horticultural Congress 2022 Virtual will held on Zoom Events with the theme “Celebrating Survival”! For more info, and to register, visit horticulturens.ca and check the home page!

Thank you to everyone so far who has participated in our webinar series "Getting into the Weeds". Our last session is taking place on March 2nd from 1:00 to 2:00. #LinkInBio to register.

To help cover the rising costs of spring planting, our Advance Payments Program now allows you to receive 100% of your 2022 advance upfront when applying. Learn more: agriculture.canada.ca/en/agricultura…

With one visit under our hats, the tailgate team is gaining momentum! Check out the dates for our upcoming tailgate meetings focused on vegetable and berry production. Our team will be on hand to answer any questions you may have! We will be adding dates and locations all season.

Product of the MONTH 🚨 Strawberries are a low calorie, low carb berry that are also an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese. As well strawberries contain decent amounts of folate (vitamin B9) and potassium. keep an eye out for local u-picks opening soon!

Want to fill #HalfYourPlate with bok choy? Check out tips about this veggie! #VeggieTip ow.ly/fFu450JI8ix

Product Of The Month 🚨 (Summer) Squash Did you know there are two different types of squash: winter and summer squash. Summer squash like zucchini have thin skins and can be eaten whole. Skin, seeds and all. Where winter squash like pumpkins have tough skin and harder flesh

Join our Vegetable and Berry specialists on July 19th from 3-5 PM at Spurr Bros Farm (Noble Property) in Wilmot to talk the growing season, timely tips on strawberry renovation, disease identification & control and cover crop planting. FREE! Register here: perennia.ca/eventer/hortic…

Join us for an info session on July 20 at 7pm to find out how to get up to 75k in funding to implement Beneficial Management Practices for on-farm sequestration of carbon/reduction of GHG emissions. Register in advance for this meeting: ow.ly/9HSO50JX4AV #OFCAF_NSNL

Product Of The Month🚨 Highbush Blueberries Blueberries are one of the best natural sources of antioxidants. While antioxidants aren’t necessary for your body to function, they help protect your body from damage by free radicals (waste produced by cells)

Join HNS and Perennia for The Dirt on Cover Crops on Tuesday, August 23! Register at perennia.ca/eventer/the-di… Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation #NSag

Horticulture NS members, #REAP2022 is a great way to make connections!

Early Bird registration deadline for Scotia Horticultural Congress 2023 is tomorrow, Friday, January 6. As a bonus, you will be eligible for our Early Bird draw of a full Congress package! For all the info on our January 23 & 24 event, visit horticulturens.ca/scotia-horticu…

A great opportunity for growers! #NSag #growmorefood #climateadaptation

We represent a variety of delicious berries and vegetables, some of which HNS farmers grow locally! Check out the link below to see a full list of these varieties, and don't forget to click on the video link to hear a catchy tune! horticulturens.ca/do-you-know-wh…

Don’t throw out those carrot tops! Here is how you can use them #HalfYourPlate! ow.ly/YvEj50PfbF4