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Prepare Your Garden for Spring!

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 19:35:13 GMT

Even though it may not look like it, Spring is already here.

While you’re staying at home due to social distancing measures, one safe and productive thing you can do is to prepare your yard for the upcoming season. Visualize what you’d like to see in your outdoor space and start planning by creating a to-do list and updating it as the snow melts and the season progresses.

1. Clean up your lawn

Get rid of weeds, dead perennial leaves, branches and other debris.

2. Prune Roses

Prune shrub and other landscape roses before new shoots are more than 1/2-inch long.

3. Fertilize

Once the ground thaws, apply granular fertilizer around the trees, shrubs and perennials.

4. Clean up your trees and bushes

Prune off any broken or damaged branches.

5. Edges

End of winter is a good time to cut sharp edges along all garden beds. It creates a “lip” to contain mulch that can be applied once the soil warms consistently for the season. Keep edges weeded and grass-free.

6. Prepare your soil for planting

Turn the soil over with a pitchfork and rake it out, clearing any weeds that may have grown.

7. Tools

Make sure your tools are ready for the new season! Sharpen and oil pruning equipment, restore digging tools, change spark plugs etc.

8. Extra Touches

Right before new growth begins is an ideal time to dig and divide most perennial flowers that are growing beyond where you'd like them.

Now it’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy your finished work!

Covid-19 Update

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 19:08:12 GMT

What we're doing differently

As concern over coronavirus grows, we want to let you know that we are taking extra measures to keep our customers safe.

New sanitization procedures we’ve introduced:

Sanitizing all tables and chairs after every use

Sanitizing utensils, menus, salt shakers etc.

Sanitizing bathrooms multiple times a day

Sanitizing debit / credit card machines after every use

Sanitizing all door handles multiple times a day

Keeping waffle / pancakes toppings in the back (servers will put on requested toppings from the kitchen)

Public health experts say it's safe to dine out as long as you take appropriate precautions, such as frequently cleaning your hands with soap or hand sanitizer and keeping your distance from other people.

If you feel ill, please stay home ��

*We are still open daily 11 am - 4 pm.
*We do have take out options and frozen perogies, cabbage rolls and sausage for sale.

Plant Your Plate

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 16:10:16 GMT

How To Grow Your Food Indoors Before Spring

February might be the cold, tail end of winter, but springtime is just around the corner.
Even during the month of February you can try growing quick crops that can grow in window sills.

It’s lovely to be able to add fresh herbs to anything you’re cooking, and herbs are definitely the most popular indoor plant to grow throughout the winter months. You can plant herbs like basil, oregano, parsley, thyme or sage.

If you have a room in your house that gets six to eight hours of sunlight every day, you can plant vegetables like snap peas, tomatoes or even bell peppers.

In a simple window box (placed close to a sunny window) you can try growing lettuce, kale or cabbage. As a general rule, leafy vegetables can manage with much less light than root vegetables. They need no more than 3-4 hours of dappled sunshine through a sunny window.

Radishes are one of the most rewarding veggies to grow indoors during winter. For one thing, they form table worthy tubers in as little as 25 days, so you can have a regular supply if you start weekly batches back to back.

While carrots do well growing outdoors, many gardeners have discovered that they tend to thrive in large containers or buckets as well. Plant the seeds well apart to allow room for the roots to develop and keep them in a cool spot to get sweeter carrots. With nice loose soil that is rich in organic material, along with the right light requirements, you can grow amazing carrots even in the dead of winter!

Recap of last year’s best moments

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 15:15:45 GMT

It was a good year!

The start of a new year is always a great time to take a look back and celebrate everything that happened in the past year. Share your best Berry Barn moments with us by tagging @theberrybarnyxe

WE ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. SEE YOU AGAIN ON MARCH 1st 2020!

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Gift Wrapping Doesn't Need To Be Expensive

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 14:36:59 GMT

Canadians throw out 540,000 tonnes of wrapping paper and gift bags each year. Most of it isn't recyclable because of the glitter, synthetic inks and plastic coating.

Whether you care about the planet or you’re on a budget - try to recycle what you already have.

Replace expensive wrapping paper with newspapers, maps or crosswords
Replace tape with string or twine or anything else you have handy for the gifts
Replace ribbons with decorative ornaments like cookies, candy canes, twigs, Christmas tree or berry branches

PRO TIP #1

Most people use too much paper so to make sure you have the right amount, wind a piece of string around the width of your gift. The amount of paper you'll need will be that length of string, plus 10cm.

PRO TIP #2

For large and unwieldy objects such as a tennis racket, place cardboard on either side of the item to create a thin rectangular prism, and then wrap as you would any other rectangle.

Easy!

Christmas Is Coming Your Way!

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 16:02:39 GMT

DISCLAIMER:
This BLOG post was originally published in 2019. To view 2021 Christmas Events visit this page https://www.berrybarn.ca/attractions#christmasevents

Experience an International Christmas with one of our annual Christmas Buffets!

Norwegian Christmas Buffet

November 30th & December 1st

Ukrainian Christmas Buffet

December 8th

Canadian Christmas Buffet

December 15th

Menus and more information:

https://www.berrybarn.ca/events

Start your Christmas shopping early!

Check our Gift Shop for a variety of local jams and preserves, as well as unique jewellery, decor items and gift baskets that are a perfect addition for under your tree!

Winter Hours: 11 am - 4 pm everyday

Haunted House Coming Soon

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 20:02:43 GMT

Enter if You Dare...

2021 Update:

OPEN:

Saturday-Monday

October 9th-11th from 11am-7pm

Friday, October 15th from 4pm-7pm

Saturday & Sunday, October 16th-17th from 11am-7pm

Friday, October 22nd from 4pm-7pm

Saturday & Sunday, October 23rd-24th from 11am-7pm

Friday, October 29th from 4pm-7pm

Saturday, October 30th from 11am-7pm

Halloween - Sunday, October 31st from 11am-8pm

Admission: $5 per person

Get 50% OFF with the same day receipt from our restaurant!

Haunted House is set up in the heated greenhouse so we ask that everyone over 12 years old has proof of double vaccination

by at least 14 days and provides ID to match.

Masks are also required.

Thank you for your understanding!

Disclaimer:

Please note that it is a Haunted House, so there will be lights and live actors trying to scare you.

It may not be suitable for small children or highly sensitive people. Parents need to use own discretion.

*CASH ONLY

Spice up your life with this pumpkin spice mousse recipe!

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 18:02:12 GMT

There are so many things to love about fall… Beautiful coloured leaves, fresh apples, cozy sweaters, Thanksgiving and Halloween, to name a few.

But there is one thing in particular about autumn that we look forward to every year. And that’s pumpkin season!

With so many pumpkin dessert recipes, there’s no need to limit yourself to pie or pumpkin spice lattes. Surprise everyone with this shockingly impressive pumpkin mousse recipe.

Ingredients:

¼ cup cold water
1 envelope unflavoured gelatin
3 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
1 ¼ cups pumpkin puree
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon cinnamon
⅓ teaspoon grated nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup whole milk
½ cup heavy cream

In a small pot, add ¼ cup of cold water, sprinkle gelatin over the top and leave for 2 minutes. Then stir over low heat (do not boil). When gelatin is completely dissolved, remove from the heat and set aside to cool.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and ½ cup sugar. Then add the pumpkin puree, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and milk - mix together.

Set the bowl over the top of simmering water and constantly beat with a whisk until the mixture becomes custard like (about 5 mins).

Add gelatin and pour into a large bowl. Let it cool for about 15 minutes.

Beat the egg whites and slowly add the remaining sugar, beating until it has been fully incorporated. Add half of the whites into the pumpkin mousse. Then gently add the remaining whites.

Beat the cream until it’s stiff and fold into the mousse. Chill until set. (2-24 hours)

Shop Pumpkins at The Berry Barn!

�� Small $5

�� Medium $10

�� Large $15

Hello September!

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 20:12:55 GMT

It’s always difficult to transition from summer to fall but we still have a lot of fun activities for you and your family!

1. Farm to Fork

This year we have partnered up with Spring Creek Gardens to bring you an amazing Farm to Fork meal featuring Spring Creek Gardens’ fresh vegetables with a special dinner menu! Starting Saturday, September 7th until October 27th.

See the menu here: https://www.berrybarn.ca/events#FarmtoFork

2. Kids Fun Zone

Open daily from September 6th until October 31st from 11:00 am to 6:00 p.m.

Games, photo ops and an obstacle course! Our Kids Fun Zone is located inside a heated greenhouse so no matter what the weather is like, there’s always somewhere to play! Proceeds will go to Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Family (up to 2 adults & 4 kids) = $10

Adults = $5 each

3. Ice Cream Shack and pedal go-karts

It’s your last chance to come for a ride and try our delicious ice cream flavours!

The Ice Cream Shack and pedal go-karts are open every day from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Kids and adults:

$5.00 for 5 mins

$8.00 for 10 mins

Birthdays are welcome!

4. Dinner Menu

Make your nights extraordinary! Bring your friends and family for supper and enjoy the delicious dishes we have for you.

See our dinner menu: https://www.berrybarn.ca/our-menu#Dinner

No Bake Saskatoon Berry Cheesecake

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 16:12:06 GMT

Not everyone knows that Saskatoon Berries are closely related to the apple family. They’re high in fibre, protein and antioxidants and are considered a better source of calcium than red meats!

They’re Canada’s Superfruit and it doesn’t really matter if you eat them straight from the bush or in your favourite pie.

Picking Saskatoon Berries may take a lot of time, so here’s a super easy recipe for a sweet and delicious no bake cheesecake!

Ingredients:

Saskatoon berries (3 cups),
1/4 cup sugar,
2 tbsp lemon juice,
2 cups whipping cream,
16 oz cream cheese (2 bricks),
1/4 cup lemon juice,
1/2 cup sugar,
30 crushed graham crackers,
1/2 cup melted butter,
1 tbsp sugar

Instructions:

Whip your whipping cream and set aside.
In a bowl, whip the cream cheese with lemon juice and 1/4 sugar. Combine with the whipping cream.
In a separate bowl, add three cups of saskatoon berries, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 2 tbsp lemon juice and blend. Mix cream cheese and saskatoon berry mixture together.
Crush 30 graham crackers and mix with 1/2 cup butter and 1 tbsp sugar. Press into the bottom of a cheesecake pan.

Spread the cheesecake mixture and chill in the refrigerator for about 4 hours. Enjoy!!!

Come and grab your pail of Saskatoon Berries! U Pick opens Thursday, July 11th

5 Irresistible Strawberry Desserts to Celebrate Summer

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 21:25:03 GMT

What’s better than the taste of fresh, local strawberries? They’re one of the most popular, nutritious and refreshing fruits available. Juicy strawberries flavor our pies, cookies, cakes, fruit parfaits and more.

If you’re looking for the perfect summer treat - check our mouth-watering strawberry dessert ideas!

1. Strawberry Waffles - Fluffy Perfection!

Ingredients:

1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 bsp white sugar
3 large eggs
7 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups milk or buttermilk

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Add the eggs and beat lightly with a fork. Add the oil and milk, and stir until moistened.

Top with fresh strawberries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

2. Delicate Strawberry Crepes

Ingredients:

150 g all-purpose flour
2 tbsp sugar
1 pinch salt
2 eggs
375 ml milk
1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Softened butter, for cooking

In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Whisk in the eggs, ½ cup (125 ml) of milk and the vanilla. Gradually add the remaining milk, stirring constantly. Whisk in the melted butter.

Cook each crepe on a non-stick skillet, over medium heat for about 10 seconds.

Add whipped cream, fresh strawberries and enjoy this sweet sensation!

3. Decadent Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Ingredients:

1 lbs strawberries
3.5 oz 100g 70% dark chocolate
3.5 oz 100g white chocolate

Make sure your strawberries are really dry. Melt the chocolate using either a “double boiler” method or melt it in the microwave for about 30 seconds.

Dip the strawberries into the melted chocolate and place on a lined baking sheet. You can sprinkle them with chopped chocolate, nuts, coconut flakes or whatever you like!

Put in the fridge to harden for at least 1 hour, or overnight for even better results.

4. Adorable Strawberry Tarts

Ingredients for dough:

1 cup four
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons sugar
¼ teaspoon salt

Mix together dry ingredients and rub them with the butter until you get a sandy texture. To make a smooth dough, add about 2-3 tablespoons of cold water. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.

Mix 2 cups of strawberries with ¼ cup of sugar and let it sit for 15 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375 F. Roll out the dough to about ⅛’’ thick. Cut out 6 rounds that are larger than your molds (you can use a glass for that). Line each buttered mold with the dough and bake in the oven for about 10 minutes. Trim out the edges and fill with the strawberry mixture. Bake for another 20-25 minutes. Yum!

5. Refreshing Strawberry Sorbet

Ingredients:

1 whole lemon (seeded and chopped)
1-2 cups of sugar
Juice of 1 lemon

Pulse the chopped lemon and sugar in a food processor until combined. Transfer to a bowl. Purée the strawberries in a food processor, and add to the lemon mixture. Add juice of 1 lemon or more if desired. Freeze until barely firm.

Fresh Hydroponic Strawberries

Our fresh hydroponic strawberries are now available! Learn more about them here.

Top 5 Fun Things To Do In June At The Barn

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Fri, 31 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT

“Far up in the deep blue sky,

Great white clouds are floating by;

All the world is dressed in green;

Many happy birds are seen,

Roses bright and sunshine clear

Show that lovely June is here.”

F. G. Sanders

Saskatoon has a lot to offer but sometimes we all want to escape the city and enjoy some relaxing time surrounded by nature. Beautiful views of the prairies, a walk by the river, home-cooked food and delicious desserts... There’s no shortage of things to do at the barn!

See what we have for you in June!

1. Fathers Day at the Barn

Spending quality time together is the best way to show your Dad how much he means to you.

Treat him to a nice day in the country and come to our Father’s Day Brunch and/or Dinner Buffet. From shrimp cocktail and potato salad to BBQ ribs and hash browns.

For reservations please call us at (306) 978-9797 and press “0”.

See the full Menu here !

2. You Pick - We Build!

Getting a perfect pot for your front steps, cabin or even a balcony is now easier than ever.

Choose your pot, pick your plants and let us take care of the rest!

See details here .

3. We All Scream For Ice Cream!

The moment we’ve been all waiting for!

Our ice cream shack is finally open. The best way to enjoy ice cream is by eating it so come and indulge your cravings!

4. Go Karts

Come take our pedal go-karts for a spin during your next visit to the Berry Barn! The whole family can join in on this fun activity!

5. Puppies

Max and Luna are growing way too fast! They love to play with everyone who visits the barn so make sure you hang out with them before we can’t call them puppies anymore.

There is always something new going on at The Berry Barn so be sure to subscribe to our monthly newsletter !

Top 10 Mother's Day gift ideas that will make your Mom feel special!

Fri, 03 May 2019 21:26:34 GMT

Mother’s Day is almost here!

Make it a day to remember by showing Mom love and appreciation with the perfect present she deserves.

Check our amazing gift ideas that any Mom will love!

#1 Special tea plus unique teapot will be a perfect gift for the real tea lover!

#2 Every foodie will appreciate our Saskatoon Berry goodies! From chocolates to tea and barbecue sauces. We have something for everyone!

In our recipe there are more berries than sugar! That’s why we call our jam - jam type spread.

#3 Our cute garden essentials will make the perfect present for every Mom who loves and cares about her plants!

#4 Adorable kitchen items that your Mom will actually use!

#5 Show your Mom how special she is with a personal photo frame. So many beautiful memories are because of her!

#6 Unique and one of a kind jewellery pieces that your Mom will wear with pride! Most of our jewellery is made by local artists!

#7 Mother’s Day card with a beautiful necklace and decorative signs will show your Mom how much you really love her!

#8 Nothing will step up your Mom’s cooking like the taste of fresh herbs that she can grow in her own kitchen or garden.

#9 Flowers, of course! Some people might say it’s a safe choice, but if you pick the right flowers - it can be the best one.

#10 Get your Mom a gift card for her dream custom pot! Better yet, plan a date with Mom to come out and design your pots together!

Learn more here: https://www.berrybarn.ca/greenhouse

If you’re still not sure what to get, come by our greenhouse and gift shop. We’ll help you find the perfect gift for Mom!

YOU PICK - WE BUILD!

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 23:39:20 GMT

Getting a perfect pot for your front steps, cabin or even a balcony is easier than ever!

From Monday to Friday you can create your dream pot in 3 steps!

STEP 1

Choose your pot

STEP 2

Pick your plants

STEP 3

• Relax!

• Walk by the river

• Enjoy our new dinner menu

• Have coffee and ice cream

• Browse our gift shop

Meanwhile, we’ll build your pot for you!

Pots are available in 3 sizes:

• 22 inch starting at 21.99 (large)

• 12 inch starting at 13.99 ( medium)

• 6 inch starting at 10.99 (small)

The price of the plants varies with the type and number of plants you choose for your pot.

Your perfect pot is awaiting you, at the Berry Barn!

The Berry Barn’s Top 3 Spring Events!

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 17:24:56 GMT

Spring has finally sprung and we have a ton of fun things planned for you!

Put all your eggs in one basket and come join us for our Annual Easter feast!

No preparation, no cooking, no cleanin g, and more time with the family!

We have a wonderful meal planned for you! With two different convenient times, you and your family can come for brunch or supper, OR even both! Check out our website for the full menu list.

Call us today to reserve your spot!

https://www.berrybarn.ca/events

It's party thyme!

Our greenhouse is in preparation for you! Get your soil and watering cans out because the new garden season is on its way! If you thought 2018 was plant-i-ful, just wait until you see our 2019 selection!

Mark your calendars for May 12th - Mother’s Day at The Berry Barn!

Don’t forget to treat your mom to a nice gift! If you need some great ideas, come visit us and get mom a gift card to The Berry Barn, perfect for a family supper, a brunch date with friends, plants for her garden, or a beautiful piece of jewelry from our gift shop!

You won’t want to miss out on the biggest event of the year.

Stay tuned for more details!

The Homestyle Cooking You’ve Missed!

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 22:54:04 GMT

How delicious do these look?!

Homestyle cooking, refreshing salads and heartwarming soups are staples at our Berry Barn! Whether you're in the mood for some Creamy Rich Mushroom Cheddar Chowder, a Fresh Garden Salad or even Smoke Farmers Sausage — we have a variety of options that will hit the spot.

Let’s not forget though, sweet is just as good as savoury! — Hands up if you’ve been missing our Saskatoon Berry desserts ✋

See our other scrumptious items on our menu !

To keep up with what's going on at The Berry Barn, like us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram !

Saskatoon Cornbread Dinner Ring

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 22:54:32 GMT

Spring is so close we can taste it with this saskatoon cornbread recipe!
Make sure to TAG us in your photos if you try this out!

Recipe:

1 cup Saskatoon berries
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 package corn muffin mix (11oz)
4 cups hot creamed leftover chicken or ham

Directions:

Reserving ¼ c, mix saskatoons with sugar
Prepare the batter according to package instructions
Stir only until moistened
Pour batter into well greased 6 cup ring mold
Bake in 425° oven for 25-30 minutes
Turn onto a warm serving platter and fill center with hot creamed chicken or ham
Garnish with reserved ¼ c of Saskatoons.

Serves 8

Saskatoon's Favourite Winter Activities

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 22:10:17 GMT

When the cold sets in and the snow covers the ground, Saskatoonians are known to bundle up and enjoy the outdoors just as much as we do in the summer. Here is a list of tried and true family favourite winter activities that you can enjoy this year!

Outdoor Skating - There are numerous outdoor rinks around the city, and chances are good your nearest neighborhood school rink is open and free for public use. If you need to borrow skates, head to the Cameco Meewasin skating rink at the PotashCorp Plaza right by the Bessborough.

Enchanted Forest - Grab a hot chocolate and take a drive through the fabulous 20th Anniversary light display at the Forestry Farm Park. If you prefer to stroll through the night air, Saturday Jan 5th is the Blue Cross Light Walk from 5:30pm-9pm.

Tobogganing - Saskatoon has a number of great hills that offer varying levels of height and steepness. You’re never too old to have fun and with friends and family as you race to the bottom of the hill!

Cross-country Skiing! For those who love exercising outdoors and won’t shy away from some cold weather, cross country skiing is a great way to take in the fresh, crisp air and burn some energy. There are miles and miles of groomed and not-so-groomed trails around Saskatoon that are free to enjoy.

Christmas Light Display at The Berry Barn - This year our light display is better than ever and we can’t wait to share the joy and magic of our Holiday Lights with you! Entry is $5 with all proceeds going to 650 CKOM Adopt A Family!
Check out our Facebook page for dates and times of our Light Display https://www.facebook.com/BerryBarnSK/

Winter Festivities For You & Your Family

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 18:35:33 GMT

Get ready for some winter fun at The Berry Barn! We’ve got some really exciting things planned for November and December!

Our International Christmas Buffets are back to satisfy all your holiday cravings from your favourite places near and far! Call us to reserve your seat before we fill up!

306-978-9797 ext 0.

Norwegian Christmas Buffet - Nov 24 & 25: www.facebook.com/events/1977824172296427/

Filipino Christmas Buffet - Dec 9: www.facebook.com/events/582461332183522/

Ukrainian Christmas Buffet - Dec 16: www.facebook.com/events/305466943391066/

Canadian Christmas Buffet - Dec 22: www.facebook.com/events/255732005044353/

Our Indoor Christmas Light Display is opening SOON! We have a completely new set up this year that the entire family will enjoy! Stop by to see what our beautiful Winter Wonderland has to offer!

Winter Hours: 11 am - 4 pm everyday

Get ahead of Christmas shopping this year! You can find a variety of local jams and preserves in our gift shop, as well as unique decor items and gift baskets that are a perfect addition for under your tree!

As beautiful as our summer views are, the winter scenery at The Berry Barn is peaceful and breathtaking in its own right! With just a short drive from the city you can find yourself in a gorgeous winter wonderland. Visit us for lunch, browse our gift shop, or just take in the amazing views!

Winter Hours: 11 am - 4 pm everyday

Trick or Treat Yourself This Fall! 🍂

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 15:53:21 GMT

We’ve got a bunch of fangtastic fall activities this year! From our Haunted Graveyard to our Family Friendly Kids Fun Zone we’ve got lots going at The Berry Barn to fill your fall cravings!

We have our Kids Fun Zone which is a fangtastic family friendly play center located in one of our heated greenhouses! $10 a family and all proceeds go to the https://www.facebook.com/PattisonChildrens/

The first 100 families to visit will be entered into a draw to win a free family dinner at our eatery!

**Must apply inside by our till to be entered**

Stay updated with our Kids Fun Zone on our event page: www.facebook.com/events/292641678200897/

For our older guests we have our Haunted Graveyard! OPENING: Friday October 5th!

$10 for families or $5 per adult and all proceeds go to the https://www.facebook.com/TheSaskatoonSPCA/

Keep an eye out for our custom haunted Berry Barn pins this year!

Stay up to date with our Haunted Graveyard on our events page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2228426640762238/

Our Thanksgiving Dinner is also coming up fast! We have a few settings available:

Sunday Oct 7th Monday Oct 8th

4:30 pm - 7:30 pm 11:00 am - 7:30 pm

PRICING

Adults ---------------------- $20.99

Seniors (65+) ------------- $18.99

Kids (6-11) ---------------- $14.99

Children (5 & under) --- $1 a year

Spend quality time with family and friends among delicious food!

Call us at (306) 978-9797 ext 0 to book your reservations before we fill up!

Checkout our menu on our events page: https://ww.facebook.com/events/541502422965999/

Saskatoon Berry Omelet

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 22:49:12 GMT

2 large eggs
2 Tbsp water
¼ tsp. Salt
1 dash pepper
½ Tbsp butter or margarine
½ cup Saskatoons

Mix eggs, water, salt and pepper with a fork

Heat butter in 8” omelet pan or fry pan over medium heat until just hot enough to sizzle a drop of water

Pour in egg mixture, with pancake turner turned over, carefully push cooked portions at edges toward centre, so cooked portions flow to bottom. Tilt pan as necessary so uncooked eggs can flow. Slide pan rapidly back and forth over heat to keep mixture in motion and sliding freely.

While top is still moist and creamy looking, fill with warm saskatoons

With pancake turner, fold in half or roll, turning out onto plate with a quick flip of the wrist

Friday Flower Feature - Zinnia's

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 16:40:02 GMT

This week’s Friday Flower Feature is one of the easiest plants to care for, the zinnia. Zinnia’s grow quickly and bloom heavily and make for a beautiful burst of colour in any garden and are known to attract butterflies!

This cheery annual grows for one season and makes a great cut flower. They are suitable for edging, window boxes and other containers, certain varieties also work great in hanging baskets.

It’s recommended to grow zinnias from seeds as they are tricky to transport as a nursery plant. The location you choose to grow them in should have full sun and have rich, well drained soil. Soil pH should be between 5.5 to 7.5; the plant will grow more quickly if soil is amended with compost.

Zinnia’s are very easy to care for, deadhead your flowers to prolong their flowering. Maintain a moderate soil moisture and fertilize your plant lightly. What are your planting and care tips for Zinnia’s?

Friday Flower Feature - Calibrachoa

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 16:56:58 GMT

This week’s Friday Flower Feature is the calibrachoa, the one pictured is the beautiful Aloha Kona White variety. Commonly called million bells or trailing petunia, the calibrachoa is a perennial that produces lots of foliage along trailing stems and flowers in all different shades. The calibrachoa is known as a rich bloomer, with flowers blooming from spring to frost. Its trailing habit makes it perfect for use in hanging baskets, containers or as a small area ground cover.

Growing calibrachoa is easy, they prefer moist but well drained soil with a low pH level. Be sure to plant them in full sun, they can tolerate light shade and some drought. Once correctly planted, calibrachoa require minimal care. Soil should be kept fairly moist but not soggy, as they prefer full sun areas and may succumb to the heat and dryness of full sun. If planting in a container, they require more watering.

Additional care includes periodic fertilizer applications in the garden, with additional fertilization required when planted in a container or hanging basket. Deadheading is not required as they are considered to be self cleaning. You can pinch them back regularly to encourage a more compact growth habit.

Calibrachoa flowers from spring all the way through until fall and can be used in combination with other plants. Stop by our greenhouse to see our selection of Calibrachoa!

Saskatoon Berry and Peach Pie

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 22:16:40 GMT

With Saskatoon berries fresh in season, what's better than to enjoy them in a delicious pie?

Peach and Saskatoon Pie

Ingredients:

4 peaches, peeled and chopped
1 ½ Tbsp. mint tapioca
1 pinch nutmeg
1 large egg
2 cups saskatoons
½ cup white sugar
1 pastry for 2 crust pie

Instruction:

Preheat oven to 427 F
Combine peaches and saskatoons together in a bowl with tapioca, sugar and nutmeg
Beat egg and stir into fruit
Pour into unbaked pie shell, cut upper crust into ½’’ strips and cover fruit, brush pastry with milk
Bake at 425 for 15 minutes, reduce heat to 350 and continue cooking for 40-45 minutes more

Friday Flower Feature - Nemesia

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 15:50:12 GMT

This week’s Friday Flower Feature is the colourful nemesia, a small bedding plant that has multiple uses in the garden! Use your nemesia as edging plants, ground covers, in mixed borders, woodland plantings, and as containers or hanging basket plants. Nemesia is extremely versatile and comes in a wide range of flower colours.

When planting your nemesia, choose a planting area where the soil is rich in organic matter and moist but well-drained. This annual plant favours full sun but bloom longer in warmer temperatures if they get some afternoon shade. Older seedlings tend to not transplant well, when buying your plants choose those with lots of buds but only a few open flowers to make the transplanting process easier. Disturb the roots as little as possible and water deeply after transplanting. Once established in the garden, nemesia needs little care except watering to keep the soil moist. If your plants stop blooming, cut them back by one-third to bring them back into bloom. If growing your nemesia in a pot or hanging basket, choose one with sufficient drainage and place it in a less windy spot so that it does not dry out quickly.

Nemesia is relatively easy to care for and favours a slightly acidic to neutral soil. It should receive 6-7 hours of sun daily. Water your plant regularly and deeply as it likes a moist soil. Fertilize your nemesia with slow-release fertilizer twice a month when the plant is in active growth.

Stop by our greenhouse to see our selection of Nemesia! What are your planting and growing tips??

Friday Flower Feature - Cape Daisy

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 18:26:27 GMT

This week’s Friday Flower Feature is the beautiful Cape Daisy - almost unheard of until 25 years ago but are now a popular summer bedding plant. Also called the African Daisy, this plant is native to South Africa and can tolerate full sun and dry climates.

Like many other daisy-type flowers, cape daisies require full sun for the flowers to fully open, this makes them ideal for planting in borders or flower beds. They are also suited for planting in containers and hanging baskets.

This beautiful annual should be planted in well composed soil and require minimal watering; unless there is rainfall, water your cape daisies once a week. To encourage flowering, fertilize regularly and foliar feed every second week to ensure your plant flowers for many months. Weed frequently early in the planting season and apply mulch to keep the weeds down.

The cape daisy is a great attractor for bees, so if you are looking to attract wildlife this flower is a great choice. Regular dead heading should be done to promote flowering and to make sure your plant looks their best for the longest amount of time possible.

Cape daisies are a relatively low maintenance plant, and with proper care and planting your cape daisies should flower from early summer until the first frost. Come stop by our greenhouse to see our selection of Cape Daisies!

Friday Flower Feature - Persian Shield

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 19:28:27 GMT

This weeks’ Friday Flower Feature is a plant that doesn’t flower, but every flower needs accent foliage! And, the Persian Shield compliments flowers in the most wonderful way!

If you are looking for foliage to pair with your purple Wave Petunias, Sweet Peas, or Pansies, the Persian Shield’s green, purple, and a splash a silver foliage is a great option! Looking for wow factor? Combine Persian Shield with bright yellow and orange flowers. The contrasting colours pop off each other in the most wonderful way! Think orange and yellow Dahlia hybrid or Lantana. The Persian Shield also makes a beautiful houseplant year round offering tropical appeal and colour.

Since this plant likes humidity - we have a great tip for adding moisture into our dry Saskatchewan air:Take a plate or tray with a lip and add a thin layer of rocks and place the pot on top. Keep the plate or tray filled with water and the evaporation of the water will increase the humidity around the plant. The rocks will keep the roots from sitting in water and it can add to the decor!

Though it’s perfect in pots or flower beds you will want to plant Persian Shield in full sun to part shade.Since this plant likes well-drained soil - water once the first few inches of soil are dry.Regular fertilizing during spring through fall, every two weeks is highly recommended. We recommend a liquid fertilizer diluted by half. Fertilizing when you water will help prevent fertilizer burn. To achieve bushier foliage, pinch back stems to promote more growth and fullness.

This year's Persian Shield has us dreaming about colour combos! What are your planting and care tips??

Friday Flower Feature - Ivy Geranium

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 15:01:17 GMT

This week's Friday Flower Feature is the beautiful Ivy Geranium. With its wide array of colours and shapes, Ivy Geranium is beautiful in garden boxes and large pot arrangements. It is easy to care for and blooms continually throughout the summer making it a beautiful addition to any garden!

When planting your Ivy Geranium, locate them in a well-draining garden bed that receives full sunshine for most of the day but light shade in the afternoon. Ivy Geranium is relatively easy to care for if you maintain proper watering, you must water them consistently with moderate soil moisture levels preferred.

Water your plants once or twice each week and cut off old flowers as soon as they wilt to encourage more blooms. During its active growing months, fertilize every two weeks using a water soluble fertilizer at half strength. The flowers are self-cleaning so deadheading is not needed as part of care for them.

What are your Ivy Geranium planting and care tips?

Summer at the Berry Barn

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 20:19:18 GMT

With summer officially here we can’t wait for all the fun activities available at the Berry Barn! Here’s 5 reasons why you should come visit us this summer!

1. Ice Cream Shack

Our new Ice Cream shack serves a wide variety of flavours. Stop by and visit us just for a scoop and to enjoy our lovely views or treat yourself to some ice cream after a delicious meal at the Berry Barn!

2. Pedal Go-Karts

Come take our pedal go-karts for a spin during your next visit to the Berry Barn! The whole family can join in on this fun activity!

Price : $5.00 for 5 minutes

3. Berry Picking

Our delicious berries are ready for picking! Berry picking makes for a great day out with friends or family!

Prices:
Redi-Pick- $21/pail (option to keep pail for extra $2)
U-Pick - $12/pail

4. Hydroponic Strawberries

Come enjoy the sunshine and pick up a pint of our delicious, juicy hydroponic strawberries. These delicious berries are perfect on their own or in your summer baking!

5. The Views

The Berry Barn has some remarkable views! Watching nature in our beautiful location is the perfect way to spend your Summer days and nights. Our location makes for great photos and videos too!

There is always something new going on at The Berry Barn, so be sure to check out our event page or follow us on Facebook or Instagram .

Friday Flower Feature - Hibiscus

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 15:20:04 GMT

This week’s Friday Flower Feature is the hibiscus. Known for it’s tropical showy flower, the Hibiscus comes in a variety of colour combinations. Our Saskatchewan summers are hot and beautiful, but they can be dry as well. This plant loves moist soil, so don't forget to water daily during heat waves and don't let the soil dry out! A natural Mulch can also help retain moisture.

These plants can make it through the winter if you bring them inside. The room should stay above 50 degrees F and should offer sunlight. Hibiscus plants need less water over winter than they do in the summer, so only water when dry to the touch.

Yellow leaves are to be expected when winterizing a Hibiscus. If all the leaves fall off, not to worry, your plant may be in full dormancy. You can check the branches and if they are not brittle and snap in half easily, your plant is just taking a snooze and waiting for spring! I wish I could do that! At this time you can store in a cool, dark place until spring.

Hummingbirds and butterflies are very attracted to Hibiscus flowers! Which can be a good deterrent for rabbits and deer if you are living out in the country and these two are eating up your gardens.

Friday Flower Feature - Marigolds

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 15:13:05 GMT

This week’s Friday Flower Feature is the beautiful Marigold! This cheerful annual is one of the easiest flowers to grow! It’s ability to bloom brightly all summer long makes it a popular garden pick.

Marigolds thrive in full sunshine and can often withstand very hot summers. They do best in moderately fertile, well-drained soil but can grow in almost any soil. Marigolds begin to sprout within days in warm weather and bloom after approximately 8 weeks. Take care to space your marigolds properly, if grown in containers they can become crowded. Once established, pinch off the tops of your marigolds to encourage them to grow bushier to prevent the plants from becoming leggy and encourage blooming.

When caring for your marigolds allow the soil to dry somewhat between waterings. Do not water them from overhead but rather at the base of the plant as excess water on the leaves can lead to powdery mildew. You do not need to fertilize your marigolds during growth as too rich of a diet stimulates lush foliage at the expense of the flowers.

Marigolds can be used for cut flower arrangements or dried for long lasting flower arrangements. They come in a variety of colours and sizes and make a great companion plant for any garden. What are your marigold planting and care tips?

Stop in this weekend and take a look at our selection of beautiful marigolds!

Saskatoon Berry and Tortellini Salad

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 14:41:02 GMT

This recipes uses tortellini to add a hearty twist on a fresh fruit salad!

Saskatoon Berry and Tortellini Salad

½ cup low fat poppy seed dressing
1 package three cheese tortellini pasta
1 cup saskatoon berries
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 can mandarin orange pieces
¾ cup green grapes
¼ cup sliced almonds

Directions:

Cook pasta according to instructions on package and drain
In a large bowl add pasta and salad ingredients
Pour dressing over salad and toss lightly.
Refrigerate until ready to serve

Serves 6

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Layered Fruit Salad

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Wed, 30 May 2018 14:40:45 GMT

A delicious layered fruit salad recipe that is sure to be a hit at your next brunch!

Layered Fruit Salad

2 cups sliced peaches
2 cups saskatoon berries
2 cups strawberries
2 cups green grapes
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
8 oz softened cream cheese
1 cup whipping cream
¼ cup icing sugar
½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions:

In a large glass bowl, layer fruit in order given
In separate bowl beat cream cheese, lemon juice, and rind. In another bowl, whip cream just until peaks form, add sugar and whip to stiff peaks
Fold cream cheese mixture and whip cream mixture together
Spread over fruit and sprinkle with walnuts and a few saskatoon berries
Serve immediately or store in fridge

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Friday Flower Feature - Campfire Coleus

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Fri, 25 May 2018 15:05:31 GMT

This week's Friday Flower feature is the Campfire Coleus - as golden and gorgeous as this plant is, it’s even easier to care for!

Campfire Coleus need fertile, well-draining soil and prefer to be planted in partial shade.

Keep in mind that Coleus plants do grow rapidly which makes them best suited for being planted around your bed border, or used to fill out your plant bed or pot. You can plant them close together in clusters so they bush out or singularly throughout your bed.

Coleus plants need their soil to be moist but not soggy, if they’re overwatered they’re more prone to diseases.

It’s not necessary but adding half-strength liquid fertilizer will help them grow in spring and summer. Spiked flowers will appear in the summertime, but these can be removed without damaging the plant. You can also pinch the shoots to produce bushier growth.

Although these plants are easy to care for in the summer, they are susceptible to cold temperatures. They must be dug up and brought indoors over winter for them to survive.

Campfire Coleus is a gorgeous plant that adds warmth to any garden. Come visit us and check out our selection!

Friday Flower Feature - Begonias

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Fri, 18 May 2018 16:55:33 GMT

We love the colour of this Begonia - Dragone Sunset!

Begonias are a beautiful addition to any garden, they just need the right spot to thrive.

Filtered sun is best and you should avoid full shade. They really do well facing east, with morning sun and afternoon shade or under a tree or a shady patio.

Begonias like to be in moist soil at all times, so water regularly especially if the temperatures are high or if there are high winds that dry out soil.

Add peat moss or use a peat moss soil mix to help achieve a slightly acidic soil that retains moisture. Airflow will is key to prevent fungi and bacteria and help promote healthy begonias.

There are a number of varieties of begonias available in our greenhouse and a wide selection of hanging baskets in every colour! Come on down and see what’s blooming today!

Friday Flower Feature - Snapdragons

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Thu, 10 May 2018 15:12:47 GMT

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These beautiful Snapdragons are the perfect pop of colour for your garden!

These flowers grow best in full sun to partial shade. They can handle some shade in the afternoon but if they’re planted in full shade it’s easier for them to catch diseases.

Snap Dragons need more water in the first 2-3 weeks of planting so their roots can adjust. If you have well drained soil to the point of sandiness, water them daily otherwise once every three days will do.

After the first few weeks have passed they only need to be watered around once a week and remember to water near the crown of the plant to avoid drooping.

You can clip the top stem and any long side shoots to produce more flower growth, this makes the plant look more bushy and full. Regular deadheading will also help the appearance and lifetime of your Snapdragons and other flowers!

Snapdragons prefer the soil pH to be between 6.0 and 7.2. Adding organic matter to the soil will also help them stay healthy and encourage blooming.

Come down and visit us to check out our variety of gorgeous Snapdragons!

Fresh Fruit Dessert Pizza

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Tue, 01 May 2018 16:53:12 GMT

Who loves fruit pizza? This dessert is a great option because not only is it healthy but you can customize it with your favourite toppings! Check out this recipe for a delicious Saskatoon berry pizza.

Fresh Fruit Dessert Pizza

Ingredients:

4 flour tortillas
8 oz cream cheese
½ cup icing sugar
1 Tbsp fresh orange juice
2 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
12 sliced strawberries
2 sliced apricots
½ cup saskatoon berries
2 Tbsp. apricot preserve

Instructions:

Beat cream cheese, sugar, and orange juice until smooth. Refrigerate
Prick tortillas with a fork and place on cookie sheet, spray with vegetable oil and bake at 400°F for 10 minutes
Let cool for 3 minutes, then spread each tortilla with 1/4c of cream cheese mixture and arrange fruit on top. Brush fruit with melted preserves.

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Friday Flower Feature - Calla Lillies

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 15:54:38 GMT

It’s time for another Friday Flower Feature and today we are talking Calla Lilies!

These are stunning perennial bulbs that add simple elegance to any garden and are great for fresh cut flowers. Being a tropical plant, these perennials do need special care and attention in fall to properly winterize the bulbs. I personally like to go with a low maintenance option and I keep mine in pots! Once the flowers are done and cool weather starts cut off all the foliage above the soil, let dry out, cover, and store in a cool dark space in my house. Once March comes set the pots in a warm sunny window, water and voila healthy new growth starts to appear! To climatize set outside in a sunny location during the day and bring them back in at night. Only leave overnight when the threat of evening frost is over.

If you plant your Calla’s in the ground you will want to follow these simple steps.

1- Wait until the first frost and cut back the growth to about 2-3 inches above the ground.

2- Dig out the Calla rhizomes by digging a wide hole around the plant - bigger is always better to avoid damaging the rhizomes.

3- Remove dirt and rinse in cool water.

4- Look for rot or disease, your healthy rhizomes don’t need that kind of negativity over winter ;) Hint: neither does your compost if you think it is disease — throw it away! Or else it could spread to other plants!

5- Dry out in a cold, dry, and dark place. Leave space for airflow between each bulb.

6- Once dry, store over winter in a paper bag or cardboard box, add peat moss and keep them spaced out.

7- Check in to see if they are getting too dry or shrinking, a light mist of water will prevent complete dry out.

8- Once the last frost has gone and the ground is warm you can replant in your garden. Avoid waterlogged soil to prevent rot.

What are your calla lily care and planting tips?

Thank you for tuning in & happy Friday!

Friday Flower Feature - Wave Pansies

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 18:33:40 GMT

With May approaching and the temperatures finally warming up it’s the perfect time to start thinking about getting your garden ready for the summer, and Wave Pansies are awesome for spring planting!! Here are some tips to get you started:

An easy way to get started is to just pick up some hanging baskets of Wave Pansies. The baskets can be hung, or transplanted into a large planter, or even into the ground! You can also create your own hanging basket by placing three 4-in. wave pansy plants in a 10-12 in. basket or container. Don’t overcrowd - less is more! These flowers love their food and water, and don’t like to share! Choose plants with even, bright green leaves that appear compact and robust.

After planting, water well and add a bit of diluted liquid fertilizer to give them a boost. Continue to water on any sunny, dry and/or windy day. A steady schedule of liquid fertilizer every other week through to the end of May will keep Wave Pansies healthier and producing more flowers.

These pansies can be planted with spiky grasses, Alyssum, Osteospermum, Dianthus or any other cool-season choices. They grow best in cooler weather, with as much sun as possible all day. They generally bloom from early spring through early summer. You won’t have to give up on your wave dreams once it gets too warm though - when warmer weather rolls around, just remove the wave pansies that are no longer blooming and wave petunias can be transplanted in!!

Chicken and Saskatoon Berry Pasta Salad

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 15:42:23 GMT

A fresh and flavourful summer salad, perfect for your next barbeque!

Chicken and Saskatoon Berry Pasta Salad

2 cups spiral pasta (dry)
2 cups chicken, cooked and cubed
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup saskatoon berries
1 cup pea pods, trimmed and cut in half
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. basil
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup red wine vinegar dressing

Cook pasta according to package directions. About 1 minute before it is cooked, add pea pods along with remaining ingredients except parmesan cheese and dressing
Toss with ½ cup of the dressing. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight to blend flavours.
Before serving, toss with remaining ½ cup dressing and parmesan cheese.

Serves 12

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Friday Flower Feature - Roses

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 15:50:12 GMT

This week’s Friday Flower Feature is the “Queen of Flowers” - the rose. Growing roses is rumoured to be a daunting task, however, as long as they are placed in a sunny location and given the proper care, they can be grown successfully.

Growing and care tips include:

If you are a beginner, you might want to consider planting a potted rose as they are easy to plant and establish themselves quicker. Novice rose growers may purchase a bare root plant and soak the roots overnight before planting.

Roses should receive 6-8 hours of sunlight daily and thrive in well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter.

The best time to plant your roses is in the spring after the last frost. If planting in fall, your roses should be planted at least six weeks before the first frost to allow the roots enough time to burrow in the soil before the plants go dormant over the winter.

Fertilize and prune regularly. It’s almost impossible to kill a rose bush by over pruning. Remove all dead and damaged canes at the beginning of the season and cut back a third to half of the previous year’s growth until you find healthy white centres in the cane. Prune throughout the season to keep your roses well groomed.

Roses make a beautiful cut flower and last the longest when they are cut immediately after the bud stage, when the petals are starting to open. Prized for the beauty and fragrance, roses are tough and resilient and thrive with little pampering.

What are your tips for growing and caring for roses?

Friday Flower Feature - Carnations

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 21:08:24 GMT

This week’s Friday Flower Feature is the Carnation. This flower expresses love, fascination, and distinction. An easy flower to grow, Carnations generally grow to be between 18” and 24” tall. There are over 300 species of Carnations, the most common colours are white, pink, and red. Carnations come in annual, biennial, and perennial varieties and can be planted in flower beds, border, rock gardens, and containers. They also have a very long vase life, lasting up to 2-3 weeks.

Growing carnations does not require much labour, growing and care tips include:

Providing adequate sunlight - carnations need full sunlight, about 4-5 hours per day.

Your soil should be well drained and slightly alkaline. Water your carnations in the hot months, but be careful to not make the soil too wet as this can create yellow foliage. To avoid this, spray your plants with water instead of splashing.

Carnations may be put in pots until planting in spring.

Any spent flowers should be removed to promote continued blooming. The quality of the bloom depends on the soil and irrigation.

There are so many beautiful varieties of carnations and each colour has a different meaning. With proper care these beautiful flowers will make a great addition to your garden and as beautiful cut flowers in your home.

Saskatoon Berry Potato Pancakes

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 16:07:27 GMT

A savoury twist on a classic breakfast favourite: the pancake. These potato pancakes mix sweet and savoury with Saskatoon berries mixed directly into the batter. For an extra addition of sweet, top with a warm homemade Saskatoon berry sauce.

Saskatoon Potato Pancakes

2 Tbsp flour
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp. Baking powder
2 eggs, well beaten
6 Sweet potatoes, raw, peeled, and grated
1 cup saskatoon berries

Directions:

In medium bowl, mix flour, salt, and baking powder. Then add eggs.
Drain excess liquid from grated potatoes and add to egg mixture
Mix well and fold in Saskatoon berries carefully
Drop a heaping Tbsp of batter onto a hot, greased skillet
Fry over medium heat on both sides until golden and the edges are crisp
Serve plain or with warm Saskatoon berry sauce

Makes 20 pancakes

Friday Flower Feature - Tulips

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 21:49:26 GMT

This week’s Friday Flower Feature is the tulip! This brightly coloured flower grows best in climates with cold winters and dry summers.

Bulbs need to be planted in the autumn before the ground freezes. Although tulips are a perennial, most gardeners treat them as an annual and plant new bulbs every fall.

Planting tips for tulips include:

Don’t delay planting bulbs after purchase

Select a site with full or afternoon sun, tulips dislike areas with excessive moisture so this should be taken into consideration when selecting your planting location

If you’d like to raise your tulips as perennials, feed them a balanced fertilizer when you plant them in the fall. Bulbs are their own complete storage system and contain all of the nutrients they need for one year.

Do not water your tulips if it rains weekly once they are planted. If there is a dry spell, water the bulbs weekly until the ground freezes. To allow the plant to bloom the following year, allow the leaves to yellow for around 6 weeks after flowering before removing them. Tulips make a wonderful cut flower, to give them the longest vase life, cut the stem diagonally and wrap the upper portion of the flowers in a funnel of newspaper. Allow them to stand in cool water for an hour then re-cut the stems and your beautiful tulips will last at least a week.

There are so many varieties of garden tulips and with proper care your tulips will flourish and make a beautiful addition to your garden and home.

Did you know that if you dig up a tulip bulb in midsummer it’s not the same bulb you planted the previous fall? It’s her daughter, while blossoming, the bulb is dividing for the next generation!

Friday Flower Feature - Succulents

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 19:29:22 GMT

This week’s Friday Flower Feature is the popular succulent! These trendy, decorative plants are a relatively low maintenance to your home and can be grown both indoors and outdoors. Not all succulents are suited for growing indoors, those that prefer low lighting will have more success growing indoors. Your indoor succulents should be placed near the brightest area of your home, near a window that gets light all day is a great option.

Brightly coloured succulents require direct sunlight and flourish growing outdoors. Outdoor succulents require approximately six hours of bright, indirect sunlight each day.

Succulents require a surprising amount of water to thrive. The best way to care for them is to soak the roots with water then allow them to dry out for a few days, then repeat the process.

Additional care instructions include:

Allowing your succulent enough air flow, avoid glass containers for your indoor plant as they restrict breathability
During the cooler months of the year, indoor succulents experience a dormant period where they do not need as much water.
For outdoor succulents, too much water is worse than too little - it is best to keep outdoor plants in a dry area to help reduce rot. Another way to preserve them is covering them from rain under a roof
Succulents need very little fertilizer, one dose per month with water is sufficient

Succulents offer endless planting possibilities with their different colours, textures, and habits. With a wide variety in bloom times your succulent garden will always have colour.

Friday Flower Feature: Spider Mum

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 22:19:44 GMT

This week’s Friday F lower Feature is the unique Spider Mum. This perennial produces seasonal flowers late in the growing season. Part of the daisy family, spider mums have distinctive flowers that can be grown in pots for easy display inside.

Spider mums should be planted at the beginning of summer, in May or June. They are also able to be transplanted from pots to gardens or vice versa. They should be planted in direct sunlight or partial shade and watered every day. Spider mums are known to attract birds, bees, and butterflies, with their colourful petals.

Spider mums need to be divided every 3-4 years but are otherwise fairly easy to care for. As they require little pruning, they are a wonderful low-maintenance flower choice for both indoors and outdoors!

Recipe: Saskatoon Chicken En Creme

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 20:45:01 GMT

A savoury way to feature the Saskatoon berry. Try this at your next family supper! Serves 6.

Ingredients:

2 tbsp. butter
6 chicken breast halves
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can mushrooms, drained
1 can chopped pineapple
1 cup saskatoon berries
¼ cup wine, optional

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F
Melt butter in a 9x13” baking dish
Turn chicken in butter to coat, place skin side up in baking dish
Bake uncovered for 40 minutes
Combine soup, mushrooms, pineapple, and saskatoon berries. Spoon over chicken and bake for another 15-20 minutes.
Serve over rice

Friday Flower Feature - The Coneflower

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 19:31:16 GMT

This week’s Friday Flower Feature showcases the bright and colourful coneflower! These perennials are daisy like with their raised centres. They are well known to attract birds and butterflies! Coneflowers tend to bloom midsummer, are relatively drought-tolerant, and make great cut flowers!

Planting care includes planting the seeds in a spot that will receive full sun, however, they can tolerate some shade. Coneflowers are able to be moved from an indoor potted plant as well.

Coneflowers should be watered regularly during the summer, unless you receive more than an inch of rain per week. Additional care tips include:

- If your plant goes floppy, cut them to the ground after the flower
- Continually cut off the dead/faded flowers to prolong the coneflowers blooming season.
- If you want to attract birds keep the late season flowers on the plant to mature.
- Divide your plants into clumps every 3-4 years - please note that coneflowers do not like excessive disturbance.

Did you know that applying an infusion of coneflower will help soothe a sunburn?

Saskatoon Brunch Pancakes

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 15:55:50 GMT

Who doesn’t love a fluffy delicious pancake? This yummy recipe combines pancakes and a homemade Saskatoon berry sauce to make the ultimate sweet breakfast.

Serves 12.

Ingredients:

- 2 cups Saskatoon Berries

- ¼ cup white sugar

- ¼ cup butter

- ½ tsp. Cinnamon

- 6 eggs

- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

- ½ cup flour

- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

- ¾ tsp. Baking powder

- ½ tsp. Salt

- ½ tsp. Vanilla extract

In large saucepan combine Saskatoon berries, sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Cook over low heat, stirring until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Keep warm.

Place remaining ingredients in a blender. Cover and blend on high speed 1 minute.

For each pancake pour ¼ cup of the batter onto a hot, lightly greased griddle.

Cook on both sides until golden brown. Top with Saskatoon berry mixture and enjoy!

Planning Your Garden For Spring

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 20:29:34 GMT

It may not feel like it - but spring is just around the corner! Even during these last few winter months there are quite a few tasks you can tick off to get a headstart on your spring gardening. From taking inventory of your tools to checking your compost, check out our tips below for getting your garden spring ready!

Get your compost ready as this is vital for a healthy garden. This includes checking existing compost for mould.
Get your seeds growing, whether it be inside by a window or in a greenhouse. This way they are ready to get outside and in the ground by May or June.
During warmer periods you can get out and start preparing your soil. Breaking it up and turning it saves time during the warmer days in late April and early May
Dig out your gardening gloves and any other tools you might need so they’re easy to find when you’re ready to head outside.
Take stock of your garden tools, make sure everything is in working order, cleaned off, and take note of what might need to be replaced.

While it might be too early to plant most of our gardens, it’s the perfect time of year to tick off a few tasks off of your to-do lists and get out into our gardens. What are your tips for planning your spring garden?

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What you need to know about Peonies!

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 17:13:45 GMT

Summer is just around the corner — and we can’t wait!

We’re so excited to see all the vibrant colours and wonderful garden arrangements Saskatoon has to offer.

One of our favourite flowers to showcase is the peony! It’s an easy-to-grow perennial that only looks better with age — what’s not to love?

This gorgeous flower comes in a variety of colours and blooms during May & June. Depending on the variety of your peony, as well as it’s growing conditions, support is recommended when the flowers are in bloom. These perennials make for a gorgeous walkway plant or a great accent to your greenery.

Peonies are fairly low maintenance, they prefer full sun, well-drained organic-rich soil and good air circulation. Lucky for us, peonies even relish cold winters because the buds require chilling for their formation.

Peonies are also a great investment, once they’re established they can last up to 100 years!

Christmas Festivities For You & Your Family!

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 16:05:17 GMT

Warm up this winter at The Berry Barn! We’ve got some exciting things going on in November & December - check them out below!

Mexican Christmas Buffet

Sunday, November 19th

Norwegian Christmas Buffet

Saturday, November 25th AND Sunday, November 26th

Filipino Christmas Buffet

Sunday, December 3rd

Ukrainian Christmas Buffet

Sunday, December 10th

Canadian Christmas Buffet

Sunday, December 17th

Don’t forget to CALL us for your buffet reservation: 306-978-9797 ext 0

Indoor Christmas Light Display

WE'RE OPEN! Stop by and see what our beautiful Winter Wonderland has to offer!

Admission $5.00/person $15/family up to 6 people and children 5 & under are free

Proceeds from opening date through December 22nd are going to be donated to this year's CKOM's Adopt A Family. Proceeds from December 23-31st will be donated to Telemiracle.

The display will be closing on December 31st at 4pm.

Keep reading for hours.

CKOM on Facebook | Telemiracle on Facebook

Our Hours

December 1st - 23rd
Monday - Thursday -- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday - Sunday ------- 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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December 24th
11:00 am - 4:00 pm -- Sunday
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!! CLOSED !!
December 25th
December 26th
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December 27th - 30th
11:00 am - 8:00 pm -- Christmas Light Display OPEN
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December 31st
11:00 am - 4:00 pm -- CLOSED FOR THE SEASON @ 4:00 pm

Friendly reminder that we will be closing on December 31st at 4pm and reopening on February 1, 2018.

Stay warm in January and we’ll see you in the New Year!

5 Reasons why you need to visit The Berry Barn this fall!

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 18:18:09 GMT

1. Kids Fall Fun ZoneKids Fall Fun Zone

This activity centre has games, photo ops and an obstacle course! Located in our heated greenhouse to keep everyone warm.It’s open from 11:00 am to dusk every day and all the proceeds are donated to the Children’s Hospital Foundation . Find them on Facebook!
Family (up to 2 adults & 4 kids) = $10
Adults = $5 each

2. The Berry Barn Boys & Sylvester Animated Band

Come on down and see our newest fall addition! We have an animated band that’s full of fun characters that will be playing at The Berry Barn!

3. Sunsets and Geese

The Berry Barn has some remarkable views! When the sun sets over the river and the geese fly through, it makes for a breathtaking scenery! Watching nature is the perfect ending to a long day, and it makes for great photos / videos.

4. Thanksgiving Dinner

Forget about the hassle of cooking and cleanup, let us handle it all! Show up with your family and have a warming Thanksgiving Dinner at The Berry Barn!

We have limited seating, so call to book your reservations before we fill up!
306-978-9797 ext 0
Thanksgiving Dinner Times:
Sunday October 8th | 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Monday October 9th | 11:00 am | 12:30 pm | 2:00 pm | 3:30 pm | 5:00 pm | 6:30 pm
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Prices:
Senior: $18.99
Adult: $20.99
Children: (9 & under) $1.00 x age
Example: 9 yrs old = 9 x $1.00 = $9.00
5 yrs old = 5 x $1.00 = $5.00
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Fun Fact: We ended up cooking 38 Turkey’s last year!

5. Haunted House

Tell all your ghost and ghoul friends! Every October we host a spooktacular Haunted House and ALL the proceeds are donated to the SPCA ! Find them on Facebook !

This year Shilo and Echo (The Berry Barn Dogs) challenge all of you to be extra generous and help us break our record for donations to the SPCA in 2017.

Our zombies are working full force to get our Haunted House up and running!

Keep an eye out on our Facebook Page to get notified when it’s ready for victims…uh...*cough.. um.. we mean customers!
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Family (up to 2 adults and 4 kids) = $10
Adults = $5 each

There is always something new going on at The Berry Barn, so be sure to check out our event page or follow us on Facebook or Instagram .

See you soon boils and ghouls!

3 Health Benefits That Will Make You Love Hydroponic Strawberries!

theberrybarn@live.ca (The Berry Barn ) — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 23:21:19 GMT

Hydroponic Strawberries are not only delicious, they also offer a number of great health benefits!

Strawberries are jam packed with vitamin C! One cup of strawberries contains more than 100% of your daily recommended intake of vitamin C. Wow! This is great because vitamin C boosts your immune system, improves your mood and cognitive functions!
Strawberries are also a great source of fibre! Fibre helps improve your digestive system which helps prevent constipation, bloating, abdominal discomfort and indigestion.
They’re also high in antioxidants, strawberries contain anthocyanin which is a powerful antioxidant that protects us from the damaging effects of our environment, especially the sun!

Whether it’s for health reasons or just because they’re delicious, be sure to stop by and try some of our Hydroponic Strawberries!

Did you know?

Hydroponic Strawberries yield more strawberries than soil-grown strawberry plants.
A strawberry has an average of 200 seeds on it!
Strawberries aren’t actually berries (WHAT?!) they’re technically an accessory fruit
They’re considered perennials, so they’ll grow back year after year!
Hydroponic Strawberries require 30% less water than soil-grown strawberries.
Don’t rinse cut strawberries under water until you’re ready to eat them -- it speeds up spoiling
There’s a museum in Belgium dedicated to strawberries ! Yum!