Farmers, Growers, Wild Gatherers
at the Salt Spring Market
Local farmers, growers and gatherers are the backbone of the Salt Spring market.
The rural island community relies on market farmers for a regular supply of the
best-tasting, freshest organic produce and fish products.
Each Saturday morning reveals an impressive array of lovingly hand-picked produce from local fields and gardens.
featured
grower
Foxglove
Farm
also
known as
Michael Ableman
market vendor since:
2006
find me at the
saturday market & tuesday
market
email: general@foxglovefarmbc.ca phone: 250-537-1989 web: foxglovefarmbc.ca
Farm
statement:
Foxglove Farm is a 120-acre organic farm
on one of the original homesteads on the island, surrounded by hundreds of acres of protected forest and agricultural fields, bordering Maxwell Lake.
The farm produces strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, asparagus, melons, greens, roots, a wide range of annual Mediterranean vegetables, as well as orchards of diverse varieties of peach, plum, apple, pear, quince, persimmon, fig, chestnut, and cherry. We also manage a small flock of laying hens, produce ten acres of grains and legumes, and have over 30 acres of hay and pasture.
featured
grower
Salt
Spring Exotic Mushrooms
also
known as Adam and Rebecca Gold
market vendor since:
2006
specializing in
Japanese Exotic Gourmet Mushrooms
and Mushroom Extracts
find me at the
saturday market & tuesday
market
email: info@saltspringexoticmushrooms.com phone: 250-537-9129 web: saltspringexoticmushrooms.com
Farm
statement: We grow the fresh gourmet mushrooms, year round.
featured
farm
Sacred
Mountain Lavender
also
known as Ben Sutton
market vendor since:
2003
specializing in
Salt Spring grown
lavender flowers and
lavender essential oil
find me at the
saturday market & farm
studio
email: info@sacredmountainlavender.com
phone: 250-653 2315 web: sacredmountainlavender.com
Farm
statement: Our farm is a fully integrated boutique operation producing organically grown lavender flowers from which we distill our own essential oil and craft a range of spa and culinary products. We also have a wide selection of lavender plants for sale.
featured
farm
Duck
Creek Farm
also
known as John Wilcox & Sue Earle
market vendor since:
1992
specializing in
award-winning garlic
and lots of delicious basil
find me at the
saturday market & tuesday
market
email: duckcreek@telus.net
phone: 250-537-5942
web:
duckcreek.ca
Farm
statement: John's family has been farming for generations. We are passionately committed to growing organically and our farm is a conservation partner with The Land Conservancy.
featured
farm
Chorus
Frog Farm
also
known as Rod & Pauline Martens
market vendor since:
2010
specializing in
organically grown produce
and handmade bread
find me at the
saturday market & tuesday
market
email: pauline_martens@yahoo.com
phone: 250.931.1233 web: chorusfrogfarm.wordpress.com
Farm
statement: Our new little farm offers: fresh, organically-grown vegetables & strawberries; organically-fed, free-range eggs; handmade breads using only organic flours; jams, jellies & pickled produce; spring & fall plant starts including flowers, herbs, vegetables and strawberries. We grow to organic standards although we are not certified. Come see us at the Tuesday & Saturday Markets, and at our farmstand located at 255 Rainbow Road, right across from the pool. Email us or friend us on facebook for regular availability updates.
featured
farm
Rainbow
Road Farm Produce
also
known as
Val Perkins & Roger Charron
market vendor since:
2009
specializing in
Fresh
vegetables grown to organic standards
and delicious sundried tomatoes
find me at the
saturday market & tuesday
market
email: valroger@shaw.ca phone: 250-537-9662
Farm
statement:
I have been growing fruit and vegetables for family and friends for more than 30 years using natural and soil sustaining methods. We started selling from Rainbow Road Farm in 2009 and are blessed to have lovely productive land. We grow to organic standards although we are not certified.
In spring I sell vegetable plants specializing in heirloom tomatoes. During the growing season I aim to bring over 40 varieties of vegetables to
market. Freshly picked healthy food grown locally, there's nothing better for taste and nutrition.
featured
farm
Laughing
Apple Farm
also
known as Mary
Laucks & Brian Swanson
market vendor since:
1998
specializing in
100% Pure Apple Juice, Berries and Honey
find me at the
saturday & Tuesday
market
email: mlaucks@telus.net
phone: 250-537-1210
web:
laughingapple.com
Farm
statement:
We have owned our farm since 1997 and grow apples, pears, plums, cherries, berries and our bees produce honey for sale. Our main product is apple juice pressed from our apples. We are not certified organic, but we follow the Canadian Organic Growers guidelines. We do not use pesticides or synthetic fertilizers in our orchards.
Since we own agricultural land, we feel that we have a responsibility to produce food for the community. We believe that locally organically produced food is best for the community for many reasons: for improving and sustaining the health of the community, for the care of the environment that such production requires, for the reduction of the reliance on oil that food grown locally can mean, and for the sense of community the production of food engenders.
featured
farm
photo
coming soon
Terra
Viva Farm
also
known asLeonie Muldoon, Elaine Floritto, Daria Zovi
market vendor since:
2010
specializing in
strawberries and
garlic
find me at the
saturday market & tuesday
market
email: leoniem@shaw.ca
phone: 250-537-5478
Farm
statement: Terra
Viva Farm is run as a
cooperative, and has been in
operation since the fall of
2009. During our trial year,
we sold our produce at our
farm stand on Stewart Rd,
and it was also available at
NatureWorks and some of our
local restaurants. This
year, you can also find our
certified organic produce at
the Tuesday and Saturday
markets!
featured
farm
photo
coming soon
South Ridge Farm
market vendor since:
2006
specializing in
Deluxe Vegan Nettle Chai
and Spelt Chocolate Cakes
find me at the
saturday market & tuesday
market
email: elizbuch@telus.net
phone: 250-653-9892
Farm
statement: At South Ridge Farm we use permaculture and organic farming methods to produce fresh and dried herbs, fruits & vegetables. Popular products are Veggie Seasoning, Tomato Basil Garlic Salt and Nettle Chai Tea. We also incorporate seasonal wild food in our edible delights, such as lovely moist gluten free cakes made with our potatoes, nettle & zucchini. We also make nettle cookies! Our pickles & jams are sugar free or lightly sweetened with organic fair trade evaporated cane juice.
featured
farm
photo
coming soon
Falcon
Farm
also
known asKerry Lee
market vendor since:
1994
specializing in
pickles &
quality fresh produce
find me at the
saturday market
email: falconfarm@saltspring.com
phone: 250-653-9070
Farm
statement: Kerry, also known as "The Pickle Lady" makes exquisite pickles from her fresh farm produce. Available at the Saturday market along with veggies. Pickles and beef are also available at the farm - just phone ahead.
featured
grower/gatherer
photo
coming soon
Ganges
Salmon and Garlic
also
known asIngvaar Straarup
market vendor since:
1995
specializing in
wild salmon &
precious garlic
find me at the
saturday market & farm
gate
email: i.straarup@hotmail.com
phone: 250-537-1210
web:
gangescampground.com
Farm
statement:
Locally caught Wild Pink and Chum Salmon.....succulent, delicious, also salmon pates with our homegrown herbs,
dill, ginger, gourmet, hot and mild, smoked to perfection!
The best garlic on the market, home grown, precious "fountain of youth" herbs, capsules, spices.
COME FOR OUR FREE TASTINGS EVERY SATURDAY AT THE MARKET.......see you there.
Wholesale orders taken, enquire for a wholesale price list.
Attention Salt Spring market
growers:
this
website is undergoing an
information overhaul!
To minimize gaps in the
site -- please tell
your market neighbours to
update their info via the new
online form in order
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