July 23, 2024 | Farm
The abundance of the farm takes center stage during this season. Walking up and down the rows of crops each day brings about a sense of childlike wonder as nature puts on her show. Each act leads seamlessly to the next as delicate flowers give way to succulent…
May 28, 2024 | Farm
A time of rains and sun rays combined, mid-spring on the land becomes a dance. Days on the farm during this temperamental season are not determined by preconceived plans. Each morning consists of pirouetting around what the earth asks for and what the seedlings say. The soil’s temperatures, moisture levels…
May 16, 2024 | Farm, Local
Are you ready to shop for farm-to-fork produce? Look no further than Lightwater Cove’s farm stand, where nature’s bounty awaits your discovery! Nestled in the serene landscapes of Salt Spring Island, our farm stand is a treasure trove of freshly harvested produce, straight from our onsite farm, berry…
April 29, 2024 | Farm, Sustainability
Organic Farming At Its Best Organic farming is a method of farming that is sustainable and environmentally friendly, in a way that doesn’t use toxic pesticides and fertilizers in operations. Several factors have attributed to the increased popularity of organic farming,…
August 24, 2023 | Farm, Wellness
It’s easy to think that a Gulf island such as Salt Spring wouldn’t have such a vibrant organic farming and a wellness scene. Yet the opposite is true. With an extensive farming history due to the island’s diverse environment and ideal climate, Salt Spring has been referred to…
August 25, 2022 | Farm, Sustainability
Farm To Table Experience In the world we live in today, there’s something special about eating food that is grown naturally and locally. Organic farming brings together the best practices of tradition, community, and sustainability in an often overwhelming world. The increasingly more popular practice…