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After everything has broken down in compost, it's the worm that does the final sift so it's real soil."It's simply not g...
10/08/2026

After everything has broken down in compost, it's the worm that does the final sift so it's real soil.

"It's simply not great compost unless it's been through the gut and butt of the humble compost worm," says Andrew of Terra Flora, who develops compost for farmers, gardeners, and his own operation.

As vegetable matter breaks down with wood chips and leaves, many forces are at play: bugs, fungus, microbes, nematodes and more all contribute to breaking things down into new fertility that's bio-available for plants. But the red wriggler puts the final stamp on it that it's ready to go.

Our garlic farmer Andrew is obsessed with how food makes him feel. After a lifetime of gut issues, he discovered that re...
10/07/2026

Our garlic farmer Andrew is obsessed with how food makes him feel. After a lifetime of gut issues, he discovered that regeneratively grown plants make him feel good. That's what got him into farming.

Andrew and his partner Jane run Terra Flora, developing compost, plant food, spray-free flowers, and regenerative vegetables.

In his heart of hearts Andrew is a microbe farmer: producing biology as an artisan, choosing the slow and deliberate path of working at nature’s time scale building life and nutrients in the soil to grow amazing food.

If you need proof, try his garlic or dried garlic. We sampled the tiniest nibble of dried garlic - it'll fill your whole mouth with so much pungent garlic heat that tears will stream down your face.

PS: Andrew says that if you're planting garlic this year, October 15th is the day to do it.

New - soft organic buns are live on the site from our favourite organic baker, Anita's Bread + Coffee. We are so lucky t...
09/30/2026

New - soft organic buns are live on the site from our favourite organic baker, Anita's Bread + Coffee. We are so lucky to have them as neighbours, just a few country miles from Honest Farmer headquarters.

Plump, uniform, soft, heavenly.

We're making burgers with these buns, pairing them with our grass-fed grass-finished beef burgers and all the fixin's: natural cheddar from Creekside Creamery + Dairy, plus lettuce from Local Harvest, bacon from Lazy Acres, pickles from Klippers Organics, and tomatoes from Terra Flora.

Imagine a burger where every ingredient you know the farmer / producer. It's the ultimate teamwork meal that gathers a whole community of regenerative farms onto one plate.

Order cut-off is Sunday at midnight for same week delivery. Please fill your basket with regeneratively-grown goods by S...
09/27/2026

Order cut-off is Sunday at midnight for same week delivery. Please fill your basket with regeneratively-grown goods by Sunday evening if you want fresh, healthy, nourishing food on your doorstep this week.

“The enemy of my enemy is my friend,” or so goes the ancient proverb. In regenerative farming, the enemy is bug infestat...
09/26/2026

“The enemy of my enemy is my friend,” or so goes the ancient proverb. In regenerative farming, the enemy is bug infestations. So what’s the enemy of bug infestations? Attracting predatory insects.

“Predatory insects” are bugs that love to eat crop-destroyers like aphids and moths. We’re talking about wasp varieties that feed on other bugs, ladybugs that feast on aphids, and spiders that catch them all.

But how do we lure these hard-working predators to join the farm? By planting companion plants.

Companion plants are introduced to attract beneficial insects. For example, flowering basil near a tomato plant will lure in bugs that like to feast on whatever is threatening the tomatoes.

It not only works on bugs – planting chives next to peppers will ward off rodents and birds. Some companion plants are simply decoys. Marigolds are often planted to lure away slugs from the main crop.

Regenerative farmers become friends with the enemies of their pests to decrease crop damage without resorting to pesticides.

Thanksgiving turkeys // We've secured 30 pasture-raised turkeys for existing customers on a first-come first-serve basi...
09/23/2026

Thanksgiving turkeys // We've secured 30 pasture-raised turkeys for existing customers on a first-come first-serve basis.

Our farmer, Noah from Eversley Farms, gives his turkeys the freedom to forage and roam. The turkeys are French-finished on organic whole grains sprouted in full fat, pasture-raised buttermilk.

Sprouted grains offer easily digested, complex nutrients while the creamy buttermilk adds protein and healthy fats.

Their special diet, plus fresh air and exercise, results in turkey that's plump, rich, healthy, and satisfying.

HOW TO ORDER:
Email [email protected] to request a turkey.
We will invoice you for a specific turkey based on weight.
Once your invoice is paid, your turkey is reserved for you.
Cut-off for orders is Oct 2, or whenever we run out.

DETAILS
Price is $9/pound.
Weight range is 12-20 pounds.
You will receive your frozen turkey with your regular order on Oct 8 or 9 (your regular delivery day).

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Sunday is order cut-off day (by midnight). Need A2/A2 milk, natural cheddar, fresh gouda, or creamy herbed fromage sprea...
09/06/2026

Sunday is order cut-off day (by midnight). Need A2/A2 milk, natural cheddar, fresh gouda, or creamy herbed fromage spread? And squeaky cheese curds?

Then add Creekside Cheese + Creamery to your basket for this week's delivery. Julaine and her husband Johannes run their organic, regenerative, pasture-raised dairy business where they feature A2/A2 milk protein.

They do everything: take care of their gorgeous Swiss Brown cows, milking, processing, cheese-making, and bringing to market.

It's a passion for every step of the process, and you can taste the love and care that goes into everything they do. They've also won national cheese competitions, so it's not just our humble opinion.

Real muscle = real food. Our chicken is robust from living on pasture all day and night, foraging for food, scratching a...
09/02/2026

Real muscle = real food. Our chicken is robust from living on pasture all day and night, foraging for food, scratching at the ground, and getting plenty of exercise.

Most of us are used to tender meat, but that doesn't necessarily mean quality. Our chickens live a natural lifestyle, which results in less fat, more muscle, and more nutrients in the meat.

It takes just a few extra steps to achieve fall-off-the-bone chicken from a healthy, hearty bird.
-if you have the time, let it thaw and rest in the fridge for a few days before cooking (optional).
-brine the meat with something acidic and sweet to relax the meat, then add an oil when you cook it.
-cook it slowly at a low temperature (not optional, makes a huge difference in tenderness).
-let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

*NEW* We just stocked up the freezer with bone-in skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks. We used to carry just full legs, and we're happy to offer exactly the cut you're looking for.

“My mushrooms are like fresh flowers,” says Brian of Myca Farms. “They’re delicate, beautiful, fragrant, and meant to be...
08/31/2026

“My mushrooms are like fresh flowers,” says Brian of Myca Farms. “They’re delicate, beautiful, fragrant, and meant to be enjoyed fresh.”

These "wild and potent" gourmet mushrooms are cultivated from wild spores appearing in nature on sustainable substrates. Picked within a couple days of landing in your basket, they're fresh as can be.

“When I bring a chef the best mushrooms I can grow, I feel like I’m giving a musician the best guitar ever made,” says Brian. “I’m providing the tools they need for their artistry. Chefs are artists."

Want to try the Gibson or Fender of the mushroom world? These rich, nutrient-dense mushrooms have incredible flavours you have to taste to understand.

Our absolute favourite pears are ripe again. They taste like flowers, honey, sunshine, and the purest essence of pears y...
08/18/2026

Our absolute favourite pears are ripe again. They taste like flowers, honey, sunshine, and the purest essence of pears you can possibly imagine.

How can pears be this good?? You might think, "They're just pears." But somehow Star Krimson Pears go beyond any pear you've ever tried.

If you've never heard of them, it's probably because they don't stay hard forever like a Bartlett pear. They're more delicate, so they don't suit your neighbourhood grocery store or even green grocer.

Trust us - try them. The taste is what regenerative farming is all about: long lost heritage breeds that make you feel alive when you take a bite. Bursting with nutrients and singing with flavour.

We may sound over-the-top. If you take a bite you'll understand why.



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