Valleygreens

09/03/2026

All set up and ready to go. The rain stopped in time for me to dig some carrots.

09/02/2026

REAL FOOD ISN’T CLONED: WHY OUR CARROTS LOOK DIFFERENT (AND TASTE BETTER)

Have you ever wondered how some market vendors can offer identical, carbon-copied 7-inch carrots every single week from early May through September?

Nature doesn't work that way—especially in Alberta, where soil is barely thawed in May.

Achieving that kind of year-round, factory-floor uniformity requires industrial scale: high-density sand beds, synthetic chemical regimens, massive hydro-cooling flumes, and optical computer cameras that reject any carrot with character. It produces roots built for cross-country trucking and long shelf life, not for peak nutrition or flavor.

We believe in a completely different kind of farming.

THE VALLEY GREENS DIFFERENCE: GOURMET YAYA CARROTS

Our Baby Yaya Carrots are grown right here in Gwynne in living, healthy soil. Yaya is a renowned European Nantes variety, celebrated worldwide by chefs and market gardeners for three simple things:

Incredible Natural Sugar: Grown in real ground, they develop rich, concentrated sweetness instead of watery crunch.

Tender, Coreless Texture: Crisp and juicy all the way through, without the tough, woody central core common in industrial hybrids.

Skin So Thin You Don't Peel: A quick rinse under the tap is all you need—leaving all the vitamins and natural flavor right where they belong.

TASTE THE DIFFERENCE TODAY (FREE SAMPLES!)

Don't just take our word for it—let your tastebuds decide.

At the Wetaskiwin Farmers' Market TODAY (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Ag Grounds), we are slicing up fresh, raw samples of our Baby Yaya carrots right at the table.

Stop by, grab a sample, and experience what a real, locally grown carrot is supposed to taste like.
The Wetaskiwin Farmers Market Page

08/26/2026

28°C AND CLEAR SKIES FOR MARKET DAY IN WETASKIWIN! ☀️

The summer sun is out, the truck is loaded, and we are bringing an absolute harvest feast to the Ag Grounds today!

Here is what’s hitting the tables TODAY from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM:

🫘 SPECIAL HARVEST: Gwynne Homegrown Green Beans
Freshly Picked from Our Own Fields: We just completed a special pick of our own tender green beans straight out of our Gwynne garden beds! Sweet, crisp, snap-fresh, and ready for light steaming, butter-tossing, or summer stir-fries.

🥔 SPECIAL DIG: The Legendary Kennebec Potato (Very Limited!)
Potato lovers and home chefs know this name well. The Kennebec is world-famous as the ultimate holy grail for fresh-cut French fries and crispy oven roasting.

Why it’s special: It has a paper-thin skin, firm pale flesh, and the perfect balance of starch. When roasted or fried, the outside turns golden-crisp while the inside stays light and fluffy. Very small batch today!

🥔 French Fingerling Potatoes
Look at that gorgeous, vibrant ruby-pink skin! These waxy gourmet fingerlings have a rich, nutty flavor and hold their shape beautifully for roasted summer side dishes.

🍑 Full-Bore Peach Season
Mouth-Watering BC Peaches: Dripping sweet, ripe, and at their absolute summer peak.

🧺 Farm Staples & Fresh Produce
Free-Run Eggs: Rich, farm-fresh eggs from our happy hens.

Signature Microgreens: Harvested fresh for your salads, burgers, and wraps.

Fresh Cabbages & Gourmet Baby Yaya Carrots!

📍 Where: Wetaskiwin Farmers' Market (Ag Grounds)

⏰ When: TODAY, Wednesday | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

It is going to be a gorgeous 28°C afternoon at the Ag Grounds. Come down, enjoy the sun, grab those fresh Gwynne beans and limited Kennebecs before they're gone! See you soon! 👇✨

08/22/2026

🧺 SATURDAY AT THE LAKE: NEW HARVESTS AT MULHURST! 🧺
The truck is packed and we are set up at Mulhurst Bay with some incredible late-summer additions—including the very first fall apple harvest and a specialty potato dig!

🥔 SPECIAL DIG: Alta Blush Potatoes
A True Local Alberta Gem: Bred and discovered right here in Wetaskiwin County, this specialty variety features a delicate blush-pink skin and ultra-creamy, snow-white flesh.

Why They’re Special: They have a velvety, buttery texture that holds together exceptionally well. Boil them whole for summer salads, roast them with fresh herbs, or bake them on the BBQ—they are hands-down one of the finest tasting potatoes you can grow in Alberta soil.

🫘 Gwynne Garden Fresh Harvest
Fresh-Picked Garden Beans: Harvested straight from our own Gwynne garden beds—crisp, tender, and snap-sweet.

🍎 Fresh Summer Fruit Arrivals
First McIntosh Apples of the Season: Crisp, juicy, with that classic aromatic, tart-sweet bite.

Sweet Cantaloupe: Ripe, fragrant, and bursting with sweet melon flavor.

Mouth-Watering BC Peaches: Peak-season stone fruit—dripping sweet and ready to eat.

🥚 All Our Farm Staples
Free-Run Eggs: Rich yolks from our happy, free-ranging hens.

Signature Microgreens: Freshly harvested trays for sandwiches, steaks, and salads.

Full Produce Lineup: Crisp garden cabbages, baby carrots, and summer favorites.

📍 Where: Mulhurst Bay Farmers' Market (Mulhurst Community Hall)

⏰ When: TODAY, Saturday

Weekend cabin stock-ups move quickly—come by early to grab your fresh Gwynne beans, Alta Blush potatoes, and sweet peaches before the tables are cleared! 👇✨

08/20/2026

Brutal experience at the market. link to full story in the first comment.

08/05/2026

🧺 STRAIGHT FROM OUR FIELDS TO YOUR TABLE TODAY! 🧺
The truck is loaded and the harvests just keep getting better! We’ve been out in the dirt digging up some incredible fresh produce from our own fields, and we can’t wait for you to see (and taste) what’s on the table today.

Here is the harvest lineup for the Wetaskiwin Farmers' Market TODAY from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM:

🥔 SPECIALTY HARVEST: Our Own Field Fingerlings!
We dug up a small, exclusive batch of specialty fingerling potatoes straight from our farm:

French Fingerlings & Bellanita Fingerlings: Incredible nutty, buttery flavor with rich skin. These are absolute gourmet roasting gems! Very limited selection today—first come, first served!

🥕 Fresh New Crop Veggies(Pine Haven)
New Baby Carrots: Sweet, crisp, tender, and ready for fresh summer snacking.

Fresh Beets: Plump, earthy, and sweet—perfect for roasting, boiling, or pickling.

New Cabbages (Featuring Flathead!): We have fresh heads ready, including the amazing Flathead Cabbage. Extremely sweet, tender, and hands-down the absolute best variety for homemade summer coleslaw!

New Potatoes: Red and white new taters prepped and ready for dinner.

🥚 Farm Staples & BC Summer Fruit
Free-Run Eggs: Straight from our happy hens!

BC Cherries, Blueberries & Stone Fruit: Sweet, juicy, and packed with flavor.

Signature Microgreens: Harvested fresh for your salads, wraps, and burgers.

📍 Where: Wetaskiwin Farmers' Market (Ag Grounds)

⏰ When: TODAY, Wednesday | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Those gourmet fingerling potatoes and baby carrots won't last long today! Come on down to the Ag Centre, say hi, and stock your kitchen with real farm-fresh goodness. See you soon! 👇✨

08/02/2026

Mulhurst daze

07/29/2026

I like the names of these!

The Farts Box, 4 each of Moose Farts, Unicorn farts, Caribou farts and a newbie, Reindeer farts

07/28/2026

🥔 WE SOLD OUT LAST WEEK… SO WE LOADED THE TRUCK! 🥔
You completely cleaned us out of new potatoes last week! We heard you loud and clear, so for tomorrow's market before the long weekend, we came back with double the stock—plus LARGER portion bags!

Whether you're making potato salad for a weekend BBQ or tossing foil packets on the campfire, these fresh Pine Haven reds and whites are as good as it gets.

Here is what’s hitting the tables TOMORROW from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM:

🥔 Pine Haven Red & White New Potatoes: Delicately thin skins, buttery flavor, and available in standard AND new larger family portions!

🧄 Red Russian Garlic: A few fresh heads from our farm—rich, sweet, robust flavor!

🫛 Fresh Garden Peas: Literally ONLY 2 BAGS available this week! First come, first served!

🥚 Free-Run Eggs: Farm-fresh from our very happy hens.

🍒 Fresh BC Fruit & Summer Veggies: Blueberries, cherries, stone fruit, and crisp garden produce.

🌱 Our Signature Microgreens: Harvested fresh for your long weekend salads and burgers.

📍 Where: Wetaskiwin Farmers' Market (Ag Grounds)

⏰ When: Wednesday | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Long weekend crowds will be out in full force! Come early to grab your potatoes, eggs, and those 2 lucky bags of peas before they’re gone. See you there! 👇✨
The Wetaskiwin Farmers Market Page
Val Morrow
Polly High-Moore

07/28/2026

At its core, traditional charcuterie (French for "cooked flesh") refers strictly to cured meats. But today, a "good" charcuterie board is an art form built on one simple principle: balance and contrast.

The secret isn't buying the most expensive items—it's pairing rich, salty fats with bright acids, sweet accents, and varied textures so every bite feels like a new experience.

Now if you are gonna build your own creation, Valley Greens can help with cherry tomatoes or mini cucs as a garnish to make your platter perfect.