Daycare Groups

The Scarecrow Forest is your groups’ solution for a fun affordable outing just outside Steinbach! Several school groups and day cares enjoyed their day with us last year, and we in turn enjoyed hosting this age group of children.

What started 23 years ago as a family hobby of selling pumpkins is now a family friendly destination with something for everyone. The ½ mile gravel path through the bush is a great place for kids to stretch their legs… and their imaginations! The path is lined with fun scarecrow scenes of families, sports players, campers and more. Just off the main path is the farm animal maze, where every turn leads to educational facts about the ten different animals you’re looking for.

Children really thrive with the opportunity to get out of the city into the open space and fresh air. They’re sure to be captivated by something, be it the sandboxes, play structures, petting farm, train rides, corn trail, rope maze or ziplines! The supervisors will enjoy themselves too, relaxing by the Snack Shack in the picnic area under a canopy of trees. There is a lot of fun to be had, and also a lot to learn from spending the day on the farm!

There are two options to accommodate your groups’ interests and budgets.
A: $7.50 per person. General Admission + one extra activity
B: $10.50 per person. General Admission + three extra activities

Book now! Days are already filling up!

General Admission:
Scarecrow path
Petting farm
Simulated milking cow
Farm animal maze
Corn box
Sand box
Play structures
Rope maze
Bales of fun
Corn trail


Extra Activities:
Ziplines
Pumpkin slingshot (8+)
Train rides
Pumpkin painting
Trike track (<6)
Face painting
Water pump duck races

Herbs that we Grow.

Listed below are the various herbs that we sell. Last year I made a very good ice tea using fresh mint leaves and stevia. Personally I don't cook that much so my knowledge with herbs is what I have read in magazines, on the Internet, in seed catalogs, and in books. This year I hope to do more cooking so I can give people ideas on how to use the herbs and vegetables that I grow.

Basil:

Purple ruffles- has a slight clove scent and flavor.

Sweet Basil- Traditional basil that is used to make pesto or other dishes.

Thai Basil- has a licorice scent and flavor.

Cinnamon Basil- has a sweet cinnamon flavor. Can be used in food dishes and also be used in flower bouquets.

Lemon Basil- sweet and tangy flavor.

Catnip- Cats love this herb. It can also be used in teas.

Cilantro- Has a citrus and nutty flavour and it is used in salsas. The edible seeds are called Coriander.

Dill -We do not sell dill plants as they do not transplant well. We do sell fresh dill off of the home yard and at farmers' markets.

Lavender- The lavender we grow flowers in the first year. Lavender is used in a variety of crafts (potpourris, sachets, soaps, and wreaths).

Mint- Good for making jelly, teas, and in other recipes.

Oregano- Can be used in food dishes or in teas.

Parsley- Has a celery like taste and can be used in soups, as garnishes, and other dishes. Rosemary Can be used in crafts.

Sage- Has a slight lemon flavor and can be used in dressings, sauces, and teas. Can also be used in dried floral arrangements.

Summer Savory- Has a peppery taste. A lot of people use this herb to make a fresh bean soup.

Stevia- A sugar substitute. The leaves can be used dried or fresh.

Thyme- Can be used in teas and food dishes.

Listed below are some of the herb gardens we grow. They are perfect for the patio, deck, or balcony.

Italian herb garden: Sweet basil, oregano, chives, thyme, parsley.

Basil herb garden: all of the basil's that we grow in one pot.

Tea herb garden: Stevia, mint, lemon basil, cinnamon basil.

Lorissa