Smith Farms

Smith Farms An urban "farm" trying to create awareness about the benefits and fun of growing your own food.

05/27/2026
It was a balmy 15 degrees in the greenhouse today.  The outside air temperature was -7
04/07/2026

It was a balmy 15 degrees in the greenhouse today. The outside air temperature was -7



I moved the lavender into the greenhouse. Some are looking sad. I'll start more soon.
03/30/2026

I moved the lavender into the greenhouse. Some are looking sad. I'll start more soon.

Update on my peppers.  I planted the seeds for the top peppers (Orangeville Peppers) on Feb 13 and they germinated on Ma...
03/16/2026

Update on my peppers. I planted the seeds for the top peppers (Orangeville Peppers) on Feb 13 and they germinated on March 1.

The bottom peppers are Habanero. They were started on March 1 and germinated yesterday on March 15. The bottom right cup has a sage. I forget when I started that.




03/11/2026

The fresh growth of spring means the return of the campaign encouraging homeowners to let their grass grow longer to help insect pollinators. But turfgrass experts at the University of…

First rosemary to germinate.  Planted January 18, germinated January 30
01/30/2026

First rosemary to germinate. Planted January 18, germinated January 30


Lavender has germinated
01/28/2026

Lavender has germinated

Dill has started to germinate in the aerogarden.
01/15/2026

Dill has started to germinate in the aerogarden.



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Toronto, ON

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