{"id":107395,"date":"2023-06-27T16:45:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T20:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.farmboy.ca\/?p=107395"},"modified":"2025-06-20T16:22:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T20:22:53","slug":"strawberry-season-in-ontario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.farmboy.ca\/blog\/strawberry-season-in-ontario\/","title":{"rendered":"Strawberry Season in Ontario"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The heat has brought out the sweets. It\u2019s that time of the year for fresh-from-the-field, locally grown strawberries from Ontario\u2019s passionate and \u201cberry\u201d special group of farmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though this fruit is available year-round, summertime (specifically the months of May, June, and July) is the peak harvesting season for the most flavourful strawberries you can get. It\u2019s the best time to enjoy the weather and seek out your own little adventures in the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider picking your own strawberries at a local Ontario strawberry farm or a basket of fresh berries from one of the many local farmers we source from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t forget to check out our flyer<\/span><\/a> for in-store strawberry sales! Either way, we have some awesome tips and methods for you to use strawberries in all kinds of fun ways!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Farmer Spotlight!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fenwick Berry Farm\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Klyn-Hesselink family are first generation farmers who have been growing delicious, high-quality produce since 1999. Fenwick Berry Farm is located within the heart of the Niagara Peninsula where their wonderful fruits and vegetables are grown in rich, sandy soil. This family farm is run with the utmost integrity and a heavy focus on sustainable practices and environmental care. Their strawberries are consistently sweet and feature a delectable aroma than will induce memories of strawberry ice cream and those iconic hard candies with the metallic wrappers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dave and Christine, along with their daughters, are a shining example of the dedication that exists within the \u201cCanadian spirit\u201d. They provide us with the sweet fruits of their labour and are constantly looking for ways to bring their customers even better produce each year. We are so happy to have them as members of our food family and wish them continued abundance on the farm!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fun Facts About Fenwick Berry Farm:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n