Keidun Hobbyist

06/03/2026

For anybody that has picked up the eggs from me in the last few days as well as the ardrossan farmers market it has been brought to my attention that I've put the wrong date. My brain did March not May!!

These eggs are not a couple months old. They are all fresh within the last week!!!

06/02/2026

Due to the forecasted rain, we will be moving the market from the field to the parking lot on the north side of the field (beside the skate park) to keep everyone comfortable while they shop local and off the muddy grass!

If your in the area, bring your umbrella potentially and come stop by! Table will be thinned due to the rain but dont worry, we have lots of stock and we will have 6 dozen eggs with us to grab some farm fresh!

05/31/2026

I've had a few people ask me what I'm using for weights for Farmers markets for my canopy when it's windy.. I used to use sandbags that you fill but they were cumbersome and a bit annoying.. so instead for this season I took 5 gallon pails filled it with 55 lb of pea gravel.. put a 10 mm chunk of rebar through the brace of the bucket.. and then used plastic coated aircraft cable around it... Each cable is rated for about 600 lb of force.. so if anything the first thing that is going to give will be the clasp and if it doesn't.. my canopy fabric top is!! Lol!!.. be 220 lb of weight between the four corners

05/31/2026

🌧️ The Great Rain Awakening! 🌧️
Who else is absolutely thrilled for all this moisture we’re finally getting?!

I swear, the transformation overnight is just unreal. The colors are popping, the lilacs are pushed right out, the clover is rushing in, and the trees seem to have completely leaved out practically in their sleep! 🌲💚
..Meanwhile, the chickens are having a bit of an identity crisis out there. Half of them are giving me the "absolutely not, we are staying inside" look, and the other half already look like completely drowned, pathetic little wet rats running around the yard. 😂🐔

The grass is happy, the garden is drinking it up, and the air smells incredible.

What are you most excited to see popping up or growing in your yard after this rain? Drop a comment (or a picture of your own "wet rat" pets) below!

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05/30/2026

🌿 FLEW OUT THE DOOR! 🌿

Wow, you guys really hate fungus gnats and fruit flies just as much as I do! 😂 I’ve had so many people reaching out recently trying to grab Cape Sundews to get ahead of bug season.

The bad news? I am officially already SOLD OUT of capes! 🚫🌱

The good news? I still have some Butterworts (Pinguicula) available! While they are absolute cuties and will definitely munch on some of those pesky flies, I’ll be honest—they don’t quite hold a candle to the bug-catching power of a mature Cape Sundew.

This rush actually brings up a really cool point that most people aren't aware of: the carnivorous plant timeline. ⏳

Unlike your backyard veggie plants that sprout and explode into monsters in a few weeks, carnivorous plants play the long game. We are talking months, not weeks.

If you've ever wondered why it takes so long to restock, here is the breakdown of what it takes to grow a Cape Sundew (Drosera capensis) from seed to bug-slayer:

⏱️ The Cape Sundew Timeline
1. Germination (3–6 Weeks): Kept in consistently bright, warm conditions with moist soil, the seeds finally sprout into tiny, pin-sized green specks.

2. Seedling Stage (2–4 Months): Growth is slow and steady. This is when they finally start growing true carnivorous leaves and can be separated into individual pots.

3. Maturity (6–12 Months): Under ideal conditions, they finally reach adult size, start dominating the local gnat population, and begin producing their own beautiful flower stalks.

So, if you missed out on a Cape Sundew this time around, don't worry—the next generation is already in the works, they just need some time to bake! ( Were talking like fall time! )

In the meantime, grab a Butterwort to start your defense line. Message me to snag one before they fly away too! 🌸🦟

05/22/2026

I've had quite a few of you asking where I will be set up this year and locations.. so here is my current lineup of markets!!

Kiwi & Craft (Acheson)
-June 27

Greenland Garden Center
- June 19
- July 3/17/31
- Aug 14/28

Fungi Fresh Acres
- June 6

Ardrossan Farmers Market:
- June 2, 9,16, 23, 30
- July 7, 14, 21, 28
- Aug 4,11,18,25
- Sept 1, 8, 15,29

Dog Patch (Sask)
July 23-27

05/21/2026

Wowsers!! This pinset coming in is huge!! Blue Oysters will be available likely Friday night/sat afternoon!! $15/lb

05/20/2026

These animals always amaze me.. I absolutely love the Leachianus geckos! So funny the total freeze when they see you.. even if it's mid lick haha!!

05/17/2026

Just a reminder that I am away from the lab until Tuesday. I will be responding to all emails and messages then. We are away for may long doing our yearly morel and this year has not disappointed.. tons of verpa, but still a few dozen morels!!