Thistle Jay Farm

Thistle Jay Farm Thistle Jay Farm produces seasonal vegetables, greens, and pasture-raised whole chicken using organic and regenerative growing practices.

I do! With the soil warming up I've been spotting some spiders eager to continue their pest control services. We haven't...
03/25/2026

I do! With the soil warming up I've been spotting some spiders eager to continue their pest control services. We haven't discussed compensation yet but I'm hoping we can come to some sort of agreement in the near future.

Orbweavers, wolf spiders, jumping spiders, and more help to manage pests like aphids and beetles that love to gnaw on organic veggies. So next time you're out in your garden, thank a spider 🕷️

Outside: grey, lingering seasonal depression.Inside: green, seedling progression!The seedlings (and I) are starting to f...
03/22/2026

Outside: grey, lingering seasonal depression.
Inside: green, seedling progression!

The seedlings (and I) are starting to forget what the sun looks like but they're doing what they can.

Know someone who values local food and might want to try a CSA?Refer them to our CSA program and receive $25 in farm-sto...
03/03/2026

Know someone who values local food and might want to try a CSA?
Refer them to our CSA program and receive $25 in farm-store credit when they join.

Through the CSA, members can receive a weekly share of fresh vegetables, grown here and picked up on the farm or at the Guelph Farmer’s Market.

We’re accepting full-season upfront payments as well as flexible weekly plans that can be paused anytime. Heading on an extended vacation? Just want to try the CSA model? Not sure you can handle that much fresh produce? The weekly option keeps it simple and low-commitment.

Your referred friend gets fresh vegetables, a closer connection to where they’re grown, and the opportunity to contribute to soil health. You get 25 bucks of extra credit to go with your share.

Learn more about CSA models at thistlejayfarm.ca/csa-program





Interesting week here. Some dense fog to start out, followed by enough sun to melt some snow and call the robins out, th...
02/20/2026

Interesting week here. Some dense fog to start out, followed by enough sun to melt some snow and call the robins out, then back into our typical February programming with an ice storm and a sleety Friday. Good thing the weather can't stop me from seeding!

Oh, and try to spot the deer.

First seeds of the season are in and I'm looking forward to transplanting their seedlings in warmer weather! What I'm st...
02/10/2026

First seeds of the season are in and I'm looking forward to transplanting their seedlings in warmer weather!

What I'm starting now will end up in CSA shares in just a few months so sign-up while there's still space!

thistlejayfarm.ca/csa-program

Looking forward to Spring 🌱
01/21/2026

Looking forward to Spring 🌱

CSA Registration for the 2026 season is open! Visit our website via our bio to learn more about what we're growing this ...
01/18/2026

CSA Registration for the 2026 season is open! Visit our website via our bio to learn more about what we're growing this season and how you can sign up for a share.

Thistle Jay is a small farm being shaped by experience, a passion for playing in the dirt, and a belief in good food tha...
01/06/2026

Thistle Jay is a small farm being shaped by experience, a passion for playing in the dirt, and a belief in good food that’s good for you. The farm is run by me, Noah. I grew up on a poultry and cash-crop farm but later worked on organic vegetable farms in the region, learning how CSA programs and market gardens can support both farmers and communities.

This season marks the start of a very new venture for me and I hope you join me along the way as I share some of the wins (and losses) inherit to the work. It’s a bit chilly still for starting seeds, but soon the fields will need prep, chickens will need feed, and seedlings will start spreading their cotyledons.

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7259 Middlebrook Road
Elora, ON
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