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Flowers are food for the soul, believes Melanie Harrington, and she is feeding her habit with a local diet.

Melanie is the owner of Dahlia May Flower Farm, a growing attraction on Stockdale Road, just north of Hwy. 401. She grew up in the area, and attended East Northumberland Secondary School, where she had a chance to work as a co-op student at Wain’s Greenhouses in Brighton. She loved the experience. It led to a job after school and on weekends, and continued a love of planting and growing and harvesting learned at her father’s side.

Melanie studied floral design and horticulture at Loyalist and after almost 10 years working at various local flower shops, a truer path called.

“We live in such a rich agricultural area, and yet we were making bouquets from flowers purchased from Africa and South America. It was frustrating because it is not sustainable, not responsible. We can grow beautiful flowers in this area, and within Ontario. We don’t need to ship them from half a world away. My goal is to produce everything my clients want on the farm, and if necessary, augment with flowers from other Ontario producers. The Niagara region offers beautiful alternatives.”

There was also a little issue of perfection. “I wanted to have total control over the designs, and as an employee that wasn’t possible. I’m very passionate about my clients receiving exceptional flowers, grown in a sustainable and responsible manner.”

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Melanie describes her flowers as, “Romantic, fragrant heirloom cut flowers, the kind your grandmother used to grow. This gives folks the idea that they are very different blooms than those you would find in a grocery store, or traditional flower shop, where they are much more manufactured blooms. My design style could be described as lush, seasonally inspired, and natural.”

Melanie planted more than 1,000 zinnias this year, along with dozens of other species perfect as cut flowers, as well as some outside of the mainstream. “I’m experimenting with cotton this year, and it’s working nicely. When it ripens and the bud opens, it will be beautiful in fall and winter arrangements.”

The carefully plotted rows have taken on a life of their own by early autumn, bursting with colour. Seeing Melanie at the Trenton or Codrington farmers markets belies the intense physical labour she invests each day in the gardens. “The biggest misconception is a disbelief this is farming. That’s exactly what it is,” Melanie explained about her crop. “It’s gritty and dirty and exhausting,” she continued with a satisfied smile. “It’s a one-person show. I seed, weed, feed, water, harvest, design, promote, deliver, sell, and when that’s done for the day, I answer emails and voicemails, and do bookwork.”

Where one day ends and another begins blurs in Melanie’s life. Her


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This year, Melanie planted in batches, reseeding some species every couple of weeks to ensure a perfect crop well into the fall. Her perennials are maturing nicely, and she admits to personal favourites. “I love fat and scented blooms. I love peonies and lilacs in the spring and dahlias in late summer. I’m going to increase the dahlias and lilies next year.”

There is increasing demand for wedding bouquets, and Melanie offers custom designs as well as buckets of flowers for brides who want to create their own look.

In fall and winter, Melanie turns to her crop of pine and spruce, dogwood and birch, and whatever branches and limbs catch her eye when she is creating baskets, planters, centrepieces, and indoor décor. She also offers bunches of greenery for those who want to tackle a design at home.

With a fondness for interesting plants, rather than mass grown, Melanie likes to throw in edible components to her arrangements, including vegetables. This year, she grew ornamental purple kale, which some would argue is the best use for the attractive leaf.

Looking forward to January when the paperwork is done, the gardens are dormant, and there is time to relax with a warm mug and piles of seed catalogues, Melanie knows she has found her path. “I love playing with colour, taking the raw materials from my farm and creating something special for another home.”


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In any new undertaking, there are many lessons to learn. When making hard cider in Northumberland County, four young entrepreneurs quickly realized an ability to read Italian would have been handy.

Chris and Jenny McRae and Felix and Laura Wittholz were excited about their new apple press. For several years, Chris made batches of hard cider for personal consumption and his friends and family’s love of his hobby encouraged him to take it to the next level. Last year was the first year of commercial production for the newly formed Empire Cider and every new cidery needs a mechanical press.

There was a glitch. The instructions were in Italian. The quartet had many skill sets, so they figured they could work the press without a translation. “It would have been nice to know we were supposed to put the mats between each layer,” Chris remembered with a smile. “It went up like a geyser.”

Undaunted with the trial-by-apples introduction, production continued, and an exciting new venture launched to rave reviews.

The four principals all have full-time jobs, so cider making is reserved for evenings and weekends, resulting in high-quality small-batch hands-on production.

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Chris is an environmental technician at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton and travels frequently to the high Arctic remediating contaminated sites. Jenny is a child and youth worker working in the elementary school system. Chris’ cousin Laura Wittholz is an accountant, and her husband Felix is a graphic designer and owner of Helios Design Studios.

It’s a creative outlet for their skills, and a gratifying pursuit. “We love attending small festivals, introducing our products to people who have never tried hard cider,” said Chris, who is also a talented musician. “There is a community aspect to it. Recently we were at a festival in Prince Edward County and shared a tent with mead producers. We’re meeting craft brewers and restaurateurs who are there because they appreciate something original.”

Empire Cider is available at several restaurants throughout the Quinte region, Kingston, and Toronto, and Jenny is thrilled when customers drop into the cidery. “We have people who tried our cider at restaurants in Toronto and drove all the way out here just to meet us. With the festivals and retail outlet at the farm, we get to interact with people. It’s incredible having this dialog about our passion for this product. The response and support is unbelievable.”

Empire Cider has a very specific commitment to building a local presence, starting with the apples, all of which come from Bob Dunnett’s orchards on the outskirts of downtown Brighton. “We prefer Empire, Ida Red, and McIntosh,” explained Chris, adding with the early spring frost damage, the Ida Reds are scarce this year. “We’ll probably substitute with Northern Spy. Bob has some really interesting old trees, and we’re experimenting with those. We want local apples with heritage and character.”

Supporting local growers is integral to the ethos of Empire Cider. “This area used to be the apple capital of the world, and now there are only a few orchards left in Brighton. We want to create something to help save them from becoming new subdivisions. It’s important to our heritage. If we can develop Empire Cider into a nucleus for cider production and build events and festivals around it, we’ll create jobs and preserve a wonderful way of life.”


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Last year, in its first year of production, Empire Cider purchased 50,000 pounds of apples, which is the equivalent of 50 large apple crates. After pressing and processing, it yielded about 10,000 litres. This year, the goal is to double the output.

It’s more than a matter of volume. Chris is looking forward to playing with an ice cider this year, and the crew recently pressed a batch of organic apples. “We want to think outside the box, and go beyond traditional. We want to create ciders that stand out. We never want to be high production because it removes the hands-on feel we want, so we can stick to our passion of small-batch craft cider.”

Hard cider is at essence a wine – it is simply a fermented fruit. Unlike grape-based wine, however, it cannot be VQA-certified and therefore cannot be sold at farmers’ markets, which is a source of frustration for cideries, markets, and customers alike.

The process from fruit to beverage is almost identical. The apples are ground in a mill, pumped to the press where

the juice is extracted (hopefully with the mats between layers), and then transferred to tanks where it ferments for a minimum of about three months. Empire Cider does not add sugar or sulfates, and leaves the naturally occurring yeasts in place, augmenting it with more yeast as necessary.

After a minimum three-month ferment (Chris is looking forward to the upcoming release of a mellowed hard cider aged for more than year), a simple syrup made from local honey is added right before bottling. Different apples in different ratios make each batch different, as does each crop from year to year. Each batch is as unique as the synergy of nature, cider-maker, and time.

“It’s an art project,” insisted Chris. “It’s the greatest hobby on the face of the earth.”



The Quinte area is known for its unique air shows, with military aircraft from 8 Wing/CFB Trenton gracing the skies on a daily basis. Not far from the flight path of Canada’s busiest air base another air show occurs on a daily basis. In the quaint village of Wooler, Connie Crowe is the air traffic controller operating from her perch inside the window of the Birdhouse Nature Store.

The Birdhouse is located in a charming century home just steps from the sidewalk, but the journey to the front door often takes many turns. The walkway skirts around a birch tree decorated with well-stocked feeders attracting hundreds of birds. It leads to an inviting gate beyond which awaits a peaceful garden complete with a pond, more feeders, and rustic birdhouses. A woodpecker hops from feeder to tree, annoyed at the interruption of his lunch, while finches snack on niger seed undaunted by humans. A skittish blue jay scolds from a treetop, while mourning doves patiently wait for calm.

This sanctuary adjacent to a busy county road is a favourite destination for birds and birders, all looking for excellent products and sound advice.

Connie is somewhat of an accidental retailer. A retired elementary school teacher with a lifelong birding hobby, she was frustrated with an inability to find a high quality birdseed mix to help attract birds to her farm. Through trial and error, she arrived at a perfect mix. Thinking others may be equally frustrated, she began to offer it for sale. “We lived on a remote farm in the middle of nowhere, and I sold it from the calf barn. We were difficult to find but people came because the mix was so good.”

When Connie and her husband saw the Wooler home for sale, they bought it and moved their home and business in 1993. She added some feeders to the inventory, but for the first several years, her focus was almost exclusively on birdseed and her special mix she labels as the Right Stuff. In 2014, she sold 44,000 pounds of the carefully mixed and measured blend.

The Birdhouse now offers an array of products for bird lovers. There are feeders, houses, books, décor, garden, and giftware, and of course, seed and suet. In addition to the Right Stuff mix – a formula Connie guards closely – she also offers bulk seed so customers can build their own mix to attract specific species. “Everyone has a favourite and individual seeds are just as important as a good blend, and the quality of the seed is more important than anything,” she explained. “I source my seed very carefully and my suppliers know I want the best.”

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Connie and her carefully trained staff work closely with customers to help them create a backyard oasis in any situation. “We pass along our experience garnered through decades of research and feeding and work with people to help them establish a feeding station specific to their location,” she explained.

The Birdhouse is well known throughout the region, drawing regular customers from as far away as Bancroft, Oshawa, and Napanee. “We get a lot of people who have weekend homes in Prince Edward County and they’ll stop to stock up for the weekend. It’s satisfying to know they trust what we’re doing.”

For customers new to feeding birds, Connie has soothing advice. “It’s very inexpensive to start. It’s more important to buy quality feed than an expensive bird feeder. It’s equally important to be consistent. Put the seed in the same place and maintain a good supply. Have a water source nearby, and be patient.”

The next step is to plant berry bushes and evergreens to attract the birds and offer shelter. “It’s the entire environment. Birds want food, water, and shelter. It’s hard for people in new subdivisions with few trees, but there are fast-growing shrubs they can plant to attract birds, and flowers to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. It takes patience, but it is so rewarding.”

This is not just a business for Connie. It truly is a way of life, and her passion for birding is infectious. She participates in and promotes The Great Backyard Bird Count – once recording more than 90 redpolls at her feeders in one day – and understands that sometimes customers just want to see some pretty birds in their backyard.

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Trust, earned and kept, or passed to another, is a precious gift and Lone Pine Marsh Sanctuary Land Trust is no exception. From the initial 135 acres of marshland, meadow, and forest, a group of stewards and volunteers work to preserve the natural heritage of land along the Cold Creek Watershed.

The local land trust was started in the 1980s by Muriel Braham, who purchased the 85 acres of marshland personally and then fundraised to secure the 50-acre parcel buffering the wetland. With deeper open spaces, controlled by a water dam through an agreement with Ducks Unlimited, the marsh attracts waterfowl like egrets while the surrounding fields are nesting areas for other birds like bobolinks. The area is an ideal spot for birdwatchers and animal lovers, as the endangered Blanding’s Turtle has been sighted at the marsh. With the most recent addition of a memorial garden for Muriel, designed using native plants to attract bees and butterflies, Lone Pine Marsh is a sanctuary from the urban sprawl.

Lifetime local resident Gary Bugg is a member of the Board of Directors, which he prefers to call stewards of the land. “There are no politics here, just a really wonderful group of people working together with a common interest to preserve our natural heritage forever,” Gary shared. A retired biology and environmental sciences teacher, Gary’s love of nature began as young boy, spending hours in the local forests and meadows, places he now wishes to ensure exist for his daughter and someday her children as well.

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Watershed. Gary noted the initial vision of the trust was to, “Preserve multiple natural spaces along the entire span of the Cold Creek Watershed.” Now, with more than 350 acres of natural space featuring incredible views, seven different sectors of trees and/or additional marshland, the vision of the land trust has been enlarged. Gary confided, “We’ll make an announcement on the website soon, regarding two more natural spaces.”

Open to the public year-round, at no cost, the stewards organize seasonal walks, educational programs like a pollinator garden workshop, and even an owl night where local naturalist Doug McRae ensures an informative exchange with interested spectators and owls alike. Gary stated, “The properties are not highly developed, they are kept natural and with government support projects to increase access while maintaining the land are underway.” At Lone Pine Marsh, a trail on the water’s edge is earmarked for extension into the hardwood forest and the viewing platforms will be replaced and raised for sight above the reeds. New signage is also in the works.

Recipients of a three-year Ontario Trillium Foundation grant and associated with Ontario Heritage Trust, Ontario Land Trust Association, and the Canadian Ecological Gifts Program, the Lone Pine Marsh Sanctuary Land Trust is a recognized charitable organization adhering to the most current regulations governing land trusts. Volunteers organize restoration and maintenance days where trails are cleared, invasive species controlled, and native species planted. Property monitors file a monthly report detailing bird and animal sightings, new plant growth, and fencing in need of repair.

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Gary‘s reason for being involved is simple. “I grew up locally and played in these forests as a kid and I want that for others. I may not be able to do much about broader environmental issues but I can do this locally, be outdoors, and help to protect 350 acres which will be preserved forever, not just for me but for the next generation as well.”

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Northumberland County’s hottest new visitor destination lasts only four hours each week, and is quickly becoming a highly anticipated Sunday drive. Located where County Road 30 meets County Road 25, the Codrington Farmers’ Market is a confluence of energy, effort, and enthusiasm.

It’s more than a farmers’ market, although it checks all those boxes. There is a chef offering samples of the week’s star recipe – always made with locally sourced ingredients - and of course, locally produced flowers, vegetables, fruits, wine, honey, poultry, pork, and beef. All of this is delivered against a backdrop of live performances by local musicians, and more often than not, a barbeque.

Farmers’ markets have a charm – and a following – all their own, but there is an undeniable extra energy at Codrington. Maybe because it’s the only farmers’ market in the region held outside of a town centre. “People have to drive here, so we give them lots of reasons to make the trip,” said Liana Palmer, one of Codrington’s tireless volunteers, and the market’s gatekeeper. “It’s a destination, and it’s worth it.”

The market is the latest accomplishment of the energetic Codrington Community Association (CCA), whose history dates back more than 30 years when the neighbourhood came together to establish a bricks and mortar nucleus for the village (which is in the former Brighton Township and now part of the Municipality of Brighton).

For years, the group considered building a picnic shelter to augment the community centre, and when tragedy struck the family of one of the founding members, the idea became a reality. Cathy and Howard McCann live in the area, and are active volunteers in Codrington. In 2013, their son Jeff passed away suddenly at the age of 48, and the family decided to ask for donations to Heart and Stoke and the CCA.

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“The McCanns were very humble in their requested use of the funds,” explained Liana. “They just asked if the money could go to some sort of specific project instead of operating costs – something tangible.”

Family and friends donated $3,300 in his name, and it was the first significant step for the picnic shelter.

“A lot of components fell into place for us,” admitted Liana. “We applied for an Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) grant and the OTF visited the site before deciding. They saw 30 years of history here. They liked the idea of the market, and they realized the shelter could be used by travellers for a rest stop at any time. They could see the active partnerships necessary for the grant. We asked for the moon, and they gave it to us.”

In addition to the $92,600 OTF grant, the CCA used $25,000 from its reserves, and St. Marys CBM donated $15,000. Enbridge, who funded a large part of the adjacent walking trail, donated $5,000 to the picnic shelter and part way through the summer gave another $3,000 to help fund the music program. With support from the Municipality of Brighton, the 100-foot by 32-foot shelter, including a 20-foot by 32-foot enclosed storage area was completed in November 2014.

Early in the spring, as soon as local asparagus and rhubarb and tomato seedlings were available, the Codrington Farmers’ Market opened, and regular visitors count on it for weekly supplies of produce and bouquets.

It’s a social hub, too. The musicians draw their own fans and people stop to chat, enjoy the music, have

a burger, and catch up on local news. There is a festival sense to it, unhurried, and connected to the community as well as the land.

There are heartwarming stories behind the tables. Nine-year-old Kimberlie sells baked goods she makes with her grandmother to fund the God’s Littlest Angels orphanage in Haiti where she spent the first two years of her life before being adopted by a Brighton family. The charming Xavier joyfully helps his grandparents with their produce and pies. Newlyweds Terry and Candace organize the musicians, perform, and take a spin on an impromptu dance floor.

There are new faces and regular visitors and vendors every week, all adding to the magic of the Codrington Farmers’ Market. It’s worth the short drive – Liana guarantees it.

[email protected] x JeffPlane.com

Family owned and operated, we perform all levels of building

and remodeling.

Plane Carpentry

Jeff Plane, Owner, Operator licensed, insured

613-813-0762

Serving the community for 30 years

MacLaren PharmacyOUR MISSION

To provide Fast, Honest, Reliable Serviceat a Reasonable Price

SENIORS’ DISCOUNTS EVERYDAYMonday to Friday 8:30am to 7:00pmSaturday 8:30am to 5:30pmSunday 9:00am to 4:00pm

MacLaren IDA PharmacyP.O. Box 877, 79 Bridge St. E., Campbellford705-653-1960

www.maclarenpharmacy.ca

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MacLaren PharmacySENIORS DISCOUNTSEVERYDAY

Singer Liane Snow


Dr. Lex Luttikhuis,Dr. Michelle Chiunti

and Associates

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEKMedical • Surgical

Dental • Dermatology86 Big Apple Drive, RR#5 Colborne, ON K0K 1S0

Ph: (905) 355-1622Please call for an appointment

VETERINARY SERVICESmall Animal Care

Equine Feed & Tack • Livestock FeedFarm Supplies • Bird Feed • Garden Centre

Pet Food & Accessories

Visit us at www.TRUCountryandGarden.ca

2 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU BETTER!GRAFTON 10810A County Rd 2 • 905-349-2411

ORONO 5968 Co-op Road • 905-983-9134 or 1-800-263-7805

We Welcome You...

This easy recipe takes advantage of one of the fruits we have in abundance in this area - apples. It makes an excellent side dish for fall meals.

Recipe by: Dorothy Fletcher, Codrington

ingrEdiEnTS

• 2 large apples• 1 small onion, chopped• 2 tablespoons oil• 1 small red cabbage, shredded• ¼ cup water

• ¼ cup brown sugar• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar• 1 tablespoon butter• Salt and pepper

dirECTionS

Peel, core, and chop apples. Place the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and sauté apples and onion for about 5 minutes. Add cabbage and water and cook for about 20 minutes more stirring occasionally and adding more water if necessary. Add brown sugar and vinegar and cook 5 minutes more. Add butter, salt, and pepper to taste just before serving.

red Cabbage and Apples


For more details about our Tree Seedling Program, contact us!

LOWER TRENT CONSERVATION613-394-4829 • 714 Murray St., [email protected] • www.ltc.on.ca

WANT TO PLANT TREES?TREES... • Provide wildlife habitat • Prevent soil erosion • Improve air quality • Conserve energy • Provide places to relax

Over 35 species of native tree and wildlife shrub seedlings will be available for spring 2016.

Place your order early to get the best selection!To order, contact Ewa Bednarczuk, Ecology & Stewardship Specialist,

[email protected], 613-394-3915 ext. 252 or order online at www.ltc.on.ca

Ordering details including species and costs will be available mid November.

The Glass & Screen Shop

Tuesdays 8:30 a.m - 4:00 p.m.Wednesdays to Fridays 8:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

Saturdays 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noonSorry - Closed Sundays & Mondays - our family days

• Custom cutglass, mirror - 2mil, 3 mil, 5 mil

• Specialty glass• Replacement

thermal panes• Plexiglass• Replace &

repair screens& windows

• Wooden sashes• Patio screen

doors

We custom make &repair aluminumscreen frames &

wooden screen doors• Aluminum frame

windows• Fiberglass,

aluminum, petscreen, micromesh-ultra fine

• Replacement partsfor patio doors &aluminumwindows

Peter & Vivian Smallwood171 Front St. North, Campbellford

(705) 653-4490

NEW SERVICES SHARPENING SERVICESON OUR PREMISES

• Skates • Scissors • Knives• Lawnmowers • Chainsaws • Blades • Etc.

• Wood Stove Glass (custom)

Peter SmallwoodDesign & Drafting

Building Code Legal DesignerPlans for: Homes Additions

Garages RenovationsCottages Consultations

Peter’sSeamless Eavestrough

5” SeamlessEavestrough

Doors & WindowsVinyl Siding &

AccessoriesInstallationAvailable

705-653-4490

Get The Job Done. TM

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Wm. J. Thompson Farm Supply Ltd.460 Cty. Rd. 38, Front St. North, Campbellford

(705) 653-3540(705) 653-5359

Sales • Service • Parts

It is never too late to buy new tires!!Be Safe Not Sorry!

Over 45 Years in theTire Business

In stock for: Passenger Vehicles, Light Trucks, Medium Trucks, Farm Vehicles,Winter WheelsShop & Save With Us Yes, Sales & Installation

Yes, we have tires, tires, tiresTIRES RIMS

HOME GENERATORS SYSTEMS

Proud to serve Trent Hills and area residents since 1969

Thank YouSPECIALIZING IN

Get The Job Done. TM

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Wm. J. Thompson Farm Supply Ltd.460 Cty. Rd. 38, Front St. North, Campbellford

(705) 653-3540(705) 653-5359

Sales • Service • Parts

It is never too late to buy new tires!!Be Safe Not Sorry!

Over 45 Years in theTire Business

In stock for: Passenger Vehicles, Light Trucks, Medium Trucks, Farm Vehicles,Winter WheelsShop & Save With Us Yes, Sales & Installation

Yes, we have tires, tires, tiresTIRES RIMS

HOME GENERATORS SYSTEMS

Proud to serve Trent Hills and area residents since 1969

Thank YouSPECIALIZING INSPECIALIZING IN

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