
Wild Garlic and Asparagus Soup from Philippe’s Kitchen
Every May, when wild garlic and asparagus arrive at local markets, I make wild garlic and asparagus soup. It has become a seasonal ritual, one that brings back cherished memories.
Canadian Organic Growers

Every May, when wild garlic and asparagus arrive at local markets, I make wild garlic and asparagus soup. It has become a seasonal ritual, one that brings back cherished memories.

For some it is the honeyberry, for others the blue honeysuckle, but by whatever name the haskap is gaining recognition in Canada as a superfood. This sweet/tart berry has more antioxidants than blueberries, more vitamin C than oranges, and is loaded with heart-healthy anthocyanins. In Japan it is called the elixir of life. You are not likely to find haskaps on store shelves yet and very few farmers in our region are growing them at scale. Thea Pratt is an exception. She has 2½ acres of haskaps in full production on her pick-your-own farm near Farrellton, Quebec. She tells us how she did it in this article.

Urban Gardeners show respect for the environment by reducing wastage and recycling. Plans for the upcoming growing season might include reduced plastic and increased composting. The first will help the environment, the second will help your urban food and flower gardens, and both will save you money.
As a regional chapter of Canadian Organic Growers, COG Ottawa – St. Lawrence – Outaouais (or COG OSO for short) strives to deliver educational and networking opportunities for farmers, gardeners, and consumers who care about organic food and healthy environments.
COG OSO is particularly supportive of local organic growing to reduce the negative impacts of long distance transportation of food and other organic products.
Our chapter’s membership base extends from the St. Lawrence River to the Outaouais in Western Québec, and encompasses all of the Ottawa Valley.