Our farm
We started farming in 2013 and grow without the use of herbicides and pesticides. We grow lots of different vegetables, herbs, fruits, and nuts using regenerative gardening methods. This means we use mixed-species plantings, mulch with microbially rich composts, reduce soil disturbance, and use cover cropping to promote soil diversity and farm ecology. Our ambition is to provide our community with nourishing food that’s fresh, alive, and tastes great.
Soil is the foundation
The soil is the source of 95% of the nutrients we consume. Conventionally grown crops use tillage and fertilizers that usually only contain the three essential chemical elements needed for plant growth: nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK). Over time, this leaves soils depleted of many essential minerals including calcium, iron, cobalt, magnesium, zinc and selenium to name just a few. This depletion leads to weaker crops which are more susceptible to disease and pest damage, which in turn leads to reliance upon fungicides and pesticides.
Permaculture & regenerative agriculture
We use only sustainable growing methods and natural biological controls to produce the finest, freshest, chemical-free foods. We nurture the long-term health and biological diversity of our soil by avoiding tillage and adding only organic matter. This creates a symbiotic relationship; microorganisms give rise to enzymes and organic acids that extract all the elements from the soil that plants require. This leads to strong, healthy, tasteful and nutrient dense produce.
Environmental sustainability
Most of the produce consumed in BC is sourced either inter-provincially or internationally. Conventional agricultural practices and transportation both rely heavily upon fossil fuels, leaving a much larger carbon footprint. This also entails a longer farm to plate lead time and greater nutrient loss. By contrast, much of the produce you will find in our market has been harvested from our field on that day. It doesn't get fresher than that!
