Our dream
When we arrived in 2012 we had big plans! With multiple interests and goals we got started even before our eager feet touched the lovely North Saanich land.
Beginning with bee keeping in the back garden of our old home we had ambitions for an organic bakery, a flock of chickens, ducks and geese, milk goats, fruit and vegetables.
Over the years we've done all these things as you can see on this website. Though these skills are incredibly satisfying to learn about and do they are also taxing and require more energy than we now have !
Beginning with bee keeping in the back garden of our old home we had ambitions for an organic bakery, a flock of chickens, ducks and geese, milk goats, fruit and vegetables.
Over the years we've done all these things as you can see on this website. Though these skills are incredibly satisfying to learn about and do they are also taxing and require more energy than we now have !
Building the Farm
Before we moved into our property it was used solely for horses. Our much anticipated hobby farm called for a more diverse use of the land and so our first job was to change things to suit our purpose.
Raised Vegetable Beds
Since we planned to grow pesticide free vegetables and fruit we needed growing space. The old dry-turnout area was chosen as the ideal area for raised beds as it was well drained. The remainder of the land is clay and consequently can get quite squelchy! We had to make soil for the beds using manure, dead leaves, old newspapers and compost. We continue to build and feed the beds using our wonderful compost that has the addition of chicken manure.
