Our Journal

Mid-May at the Market: Ice Cream, Greenhouse Peppers and Spring Planting

This week at Lee & Maria’s, we’re stocking Shaw’s Ice Cream, watching peppers grow in the greenhouse, moving kale into the fields and getting ready for more spring planting.

From the Fields: May 11th

This week’s farm update looks back at a busy Mother’s Day weekend, with flowers still available in the market, online and as subscription box add-ons. In the fields, rain and frost have slowed plan...

What’s in Season in Windsor-Essex: Spring Produce at Lee & Maria’s

Spring in Windsor-Essex brings asparagus, rhubarb, greenhouse vegetables, fresh herbs and the first signs of the local growing season. Here’s what to look for at Lee & Maria’s this spring, and ...

The Essex County Winery Weekend Guide: What to Pack, Pair and Pick Up in Kingsville

Essex County weekends are made for lake views, winery stops, small-town exploring and good food shared without much fuss. Whether you’re planning a Lake Erie North Shore wine route getaway, staying...

News From the Farm: April 13th

Our first week of 2026 is in the books, and it was a busy one. With work setting up the market, planting in the greenhouse, and checking on our garlic crop, it was busy!

Year 14 of Lee and Maria’s Subscription Boxes Starts Now

We missed you! We’re so glad to be back and entering into our 14th year of our subscription boxes together. There’s something about the start of a new season that never gets old. That first week ba...

A Better Farm Market Stop in Kingsville, Ontario

Lee & Maria’s is a year-round farm market in Kingsville, Ontario, offering seasonal produce, local groceries, bakery favourites, pantry goods, prepared foods and wine-country provisions for Win...

Why a Farm Market Is Worth Visiting Even If You Shop Online

Online shopping makes things easy, but a farm market visit still offers something different. Here’s why both can have a place in how people shop.

How to Shop a Farm Market If You Are Hosting This Weekend

Hosting this weekend? Here’s how to shop a farm market for easy entertaining, from produce and bakery picks to table-ready extras.

What to Keep in Your Pantry for Easy Market Meals

A few smart pantry staples can make fresh produce and market finds go much further. Here’s what to keep on hand for easy everyday meals.