Fresh Food and Local Productsfrom the Comox Valley
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2012 <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Growers Guide<br />
2012TASTE THE<br />
<strong>Fresh</strong> F od <strong>and</strong> <strong>Local</strong> Products from <strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> Valey<br />
Get It <strong>Fresh</strong> - Discover Weekly Farmers' Markets - Page 6<br />
Buy Direct From The Farms - Explore The Bounty of The Region - Pages 20 & 21<br />
Availability Chart • Farm Tours & Maps • Culinary Events Calendar
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Growers<br />
<strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong><br />
Guide<br />
Why buy direct from <strong>the</strong> farmer?<br />
• TasTe The difference At farm market st<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> markets, most local<br />
produce has been picked inside of 24 hours. It comes to you ripe, fresh <strong>and</strong><br />
with its full flavour. Close to home foods are grown for taste ra<strong>the</strong>r than to<br />
withst<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> abuse of shipping or industrial harvest.<br />
• Know whaT you’re eaTing Get to know <strong>the</strong> growers who produce <strong>the</strong><br />
food you serve to your family, friends <strong>and</strong> customers, <strong>and</strong> learn how <strong>the</strong>y<br />
grow <strong>the</strong>ir product <strong>and</strong> run <strong>the</strong>ir farms.<br />
• undersT<strong>and</strong> The seasons of eaTing When you eat locally, you eat what’s<br />
in season. When you eat what is in season, you support <strong>the</strong> local producers<br />
<strong>and</strong> economy year round, while avoiding energy consumption required for<br />
shipping of food products from o<strong>the</strong>r regions <strong>and</strong> countries.<br />
• discover The comox valley’s bounTy Visiting farms <strong>and</strong> markets is a<br />
way to be a tourist in your own town. Check out <strong>the</strong> three tours on pages<br />
22, 23 & 24<br />
• be healThy Eating more fresh food at its nutritional peak just makes sense.<br />
How to use this Guide:<br />
P 20—24 All farms <strong>and</strong> producers who offer u-pick, tours, market st<strong>and</strong>s, <strong>and</strong><br />
buy-direct products are listed with <strong>the</strong>ir business details including<br />
products, services, <strong>and</strong> hours of operation. The numbers beside<br />
each listing correspond to <strong>the</strong>ir location as indicated on <strong>the</strong> maps.<br />
P 22—24 Looking for a rural adventure while you grocery shop? Sub-region<br />
farm driving tours can be found on pages 22-24 showing <strong>the</strong><br />
location of farms, producers, agricultural attractions <strong>and</strong> market<br />
st<strong>and</strong>s.<br />
P 26 A seasonal Availability Chart can be found on page 26 to help you<br />
plan your shopping <strong>and</strong> meals.<br />
LIFE IN CANADA. BRING IT ON TM<br />
Farmer’s<br />
Institute<br />
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
TASTE THE<br />
About<br />
this Guide<br />
The <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Growers Guide<br />
is a joint venture between <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Farmers’ Market <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Farmers Institute,<br />
with support provided by <strong>Comox</strong><br />
<strong>Valley</strong> Economic Development,<br />
Ministry of Agriculture <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Echo.<br />
For fur<strong>the</strong>r developments on <strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong><br />
<strong>Valley</strong> Farmers’ Market Centre<br />
including information about <strong>the</strong> capital<br />
campaign visit<br />
www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com or<br />
on Facebook.com/<strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Farmers’<br />
Market - Growing a Legacy.<br />
Want to Exp<strong>and</strong> Your<br />
Agribusiness or Invest in<br />
Agriculture?<br />
Contact <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Economic<br />
Development, 1-877-848-2427 or<br />
john@investcomoxvalley.com<br />
Advertising inquiries for <strong>the</strong> Growers<br />
Guide should be directed to <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Echo, (250) 334-4722<br />
or kcurrie@comoxvalleyecho.com<br />
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Poultry/Eggs<br />
13 Celiam Acres<br />
16 <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Greenhouse<br />
17 D.K.T. Farm<br />
19 Dovemere Farm<br />
24 Fir Ridge Farm<br />
28 Grassi Point Farm Market<br />
30 Gya Glyn Farm<br />
31 Halstead Farm<br />
32 Hazel’s Creek Farm<br />
35 Ironwood Farm<br />
45 Paradise Meadows Poultry<br />
49 Rankeillour Farm<br />
52 Seeds <strong>Food</strong> Market<br />
55 Stonecroft Farm<br />
56 Stoney Bog Farm<br />
60 Victorian Acres Farm<br />
61 Watrin Orchard / Farm Market<br />
62 Windhover Farm<br />
Meat<br />
TASTE THE<br />
Product INdex<br />
6 Beaver Meadow Farms / Natural<br />
Pastures Cheese & Beef<br />
12 Cedar Meadow Ranch<br />
13 Celiam Acres<br />
17 D.K.T. Farm<br />
19 Dovemere Farm<br />
24 Fir Ridge Farm<br />
26 Glen Alwin Farm<br />
28 Grassi Point Farm Market<br />
29 Gunter Bros. Meat Co. Ltd.<br />
31 Halstead Farm<br />
36 Isl<strong>and</strong> Bison<br />
40 McClintock’s Farm<br />
45 Paradise Meadows Poultry<br />
51 Seaview Game Farm<br />
52 Seeds <strong>Food</strong> Market<br />
56 Stoney Bog Farm<br />
57 Tannadice Farms Ltd.<br />
60 Victorian Acres Farm<br />
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Horticulture<br />
2 Anderton Nursery<br />
4 Ashprington Farm<br />
8 Bees & Blooms Nursery<br />
12 Cedar Meadow Ranch<br />
23 Finlay Creek Farm<br />
34 Innisfree Farm<br />
35 Ironwood Farm<br />
37 Isl<strong>and</strong> Dahlias<br />
38 Kate’s Flowers<br />
44 Outback Nursery<br />
46 Paradise Plants Garden Centre<br />
50 River Meadow Nursery & Turf<br />
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
59 <strong>Valley</strong> Succulents<br />
Fruit<br />
3 Ash Berry Farm<br />
4 Ashprington Farm<br />
7 Bee Happy Farm<br />
9 Berry Best Farm<br />
13 Celiam Acres<br />
14 Circle K Blueberry Ranch<br />
27 Good Earth Farms<br />
28 Grassi Point Farm Market<br />
30 Gya Glyn Farm<br />
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32 Hazel’s Creek Farm<br />
33 Hazelmere Farms<br />
34 Innisfree Farm<br />
35 Ironwood Farm<br />
40 McClintock’s Farm<br />
41 McGinnis Berry Crops Ltd.<br />
1992<br />
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43 Nature’s Way Farm<br />
47 Pattison Farms<br />
52 Seeds <strong>Food</strong> Market<br />
53 Shamrock Farm<br />
55 Stonecroft Farm<br />
56 Stoney Bog Farm<br />
61 Watrin Orchard / Farm Market<br />
62 Windhover Farm<br />
British<br />
Columbia<br />
Certified<br />
Organic<br />
Certified Organic<br />
6 Beaver Meadow Farms / Natural<br />
1992<br />
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14 Circle K Blueberry Ranch<br />
20 Eatmore Sprouts & Greens Ltd.<br />
31 Halstead Farm<br />
33 Hazelmere Farms<br />
35 Ironwood Farm<br />
47 Pattison Farms<br />
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Seafood<br />
21 Estevan Tuna Corp.<br />
22 Fanny Bay Oysters Seafood Shop<br />
Baking<br />
1 Alderlane Farmhouse Bakery<br />
17 D.K.T. Farm<br />
39 Little Orca Bakery<br />
Vegetables<br />
9 Berry Best Farm<br />
13 Celiam Acres<br />
16 <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Greenhouse<br />
17 D.K.T. Farm<br />
18 Devonshire Farm<br />
20 Eatmore Sprouts & Greens Ltd.<br />
23 Finlay Creek Farm<br />
24 Fir Ridge Farm<br />
25 Freedom Farm<br />
28 Grassi Point Farm Market<br />
30 Gya Glyn Farm<br />
31 Halstead Farm<br />
32 Hazel’s Creek Farm<br />
33 Hazelmere Farms<br />
34 Innisfree Farm<br />
35 Ironwood Farm<br />
43 Nature’s Way Farm<br />
47 Pattison Farms<br />
51 Seaview Game Farm<br />
52 Seeds <strong>Food</strong> Market<br />
53 Shamrock Farm<br />
54 Sieffert Farm Market (Lazo & Tyee<br />
Farm Ltd.)<br />
56 Stoney Bog Farm<br />
58 Thompson Farms<br />
61 Watrin Orchard / Farm Market<br />
62 Windhover Farm<br />
Wine<br />
5 Beaufort Vineyard <strong>and</strong> Estate<br />
Winery<br />
11 Blue Moon Estate Winery<br />
15 Coastal Black Estate Winery<br />
Honey<br />
7 Bee Happy Farm<br />
10 Big D’s Bees<br />
17 D.K.T. Farm<br />
28 Grassi Point Farm Market<br />
61 Watrin Orchard / Farm Market<br />
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April 14 to October 20, 2012<br />
October 26, 2012 to April 6, 2013<br />
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
celebrAtING<br />
20 yeArs!<br />
For 20 years <strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong><br />
Farmers market has supported<br />
local farmers by providing a venue to sell <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
product to consumers. each week thous<strong>and</strong>s of<br />
people come to see what’s fresh from our local<br />
farms. our vendors offer: freshly picked fruit <strong>and</strong><br />
veggies, local sustainably produced meats <strong>and</strong><br />
eggs, poultry <strong>and</strong> seafood, locally produced foods<br />
such as cheese, preserves <strong>and</strong> sauces, pasta <strong>and</strong><br />
pesto, <strong>and</strong> super fresh baking <strong>and</strong> artisan breads.<br />
With over 100 members <strong>and</strong> 60 vendors peak season<br />
<strong>the</strong>re is something for everyone at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong><br />
Farmers market!<br />
look for our logo on farm listings to see who’s at <strong>the</strong><br />
market.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
... everyday to gourmet ...<br />
<br />
The <br />
spices of China, Japan, South<br />
East Asia, India, Africa, Caribbean,<br />
<br />
The Middle East & Latin America<br />
<br />
Life’s <br />
Too Short for Boring <strong>Food</strong><br />
‘Beyond <strong>the</strong> Kitchen Door’<br />
<br />
www.beyond<strong>the</strong>kitchendoor.com<br />
<br />
<br />
274 5th Street Downtown Courtenay 250-338-4404
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
8 2012 <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Growers Guide 2012 <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Growers Guide 9<br />
Alderlane Farmhouse 1 Bakery<br />
Glenn <strong>and</strong> Sharon Janzen<br />
Phone: 250-337-4004<br />
Black Creek, BC<br />
Looking for fresh cinnamon buns <strong>and</strong> buttery croissants? We<br />
have <strong>the</strong>m at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Farmers’ Market. Everything is<br />
created from scratch <strong>and</strong> our reward for hard work is having<br />
customers return weekly for <strong>the</strong>ir favorite sweet or savory<br />
treat, be it a spinach <strong>and</strong> feta croissant, almond danish or<br />
a sticky cinnamon bun. Choose from three varieties of wheat<br />
free granola for breakfast <strong>and</strong> bring home Mennonite Farmer<br />
Sausage for an easy dinner. See you on Saturdays.<br />
<strong>Local</strong>ly owned & Operated<br />
Anderton Nursery 2 Karl Opelka & Ellen Presley<br />
Phone: 250-339-4726<br />
2012 Anderton Rd., <strong>Comox</strong>, B.C. V9M4B1<br />
Large wholesale <strong>and</strong> retail nursery producing an<br />
enormous array of annuals; over 900 varieties of<br />
perennials; great selection of pond plants <strong>and</strong> herbs;<br />
<strong>and</strong> offering a wide selection of trees <strong>and</strong> shrubs for<br />
your garden. Hanging baskets specialists for wholesale,<br />
contracts <strong>and</strong> custom designs. Knowledgeable staff to<br />
serve you <strong>and</strong> help you plan your garden. Home of <strong>the</strong><br />
Anderton Therapeutic Garden <strong>and</strong> garden writer Ellen<br />
Presley. Open every day from March 1 to November 1.<br />
Quality<br />
perennials,<br />
shrubs, & trees<br />
Feed <strong>the</strong> birds!<br />
Feeders<br />
Gourmet seeds<br />
Ash Berry Farm 3 Don & Lousia McClellan<br />
Phone: 250-336-8872<br />
Email: strawberry@ashberryfarm.ca<br />
Website: www.ashberyfarm.ca<br />
3210 Royston Road, Courtenay, BC<br />
Pick your own strawberries. Phone orders<br />
welcome. We use only certified organic fertilizers<br />
<strong>and</strong> sprays.<br />
Please call ahead or check our website/Facebook<br />
as we do run out of ripe berries with high dem<strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> close for ripening. In August we will have<br />
pickling cucumbers available. We update our<br />
phone message, website, <strong>and</strong> Facebook daily.<br />
For opening dates, direction <strong>and</strong> farm info see our<br />
website.<br />
We are family friendly with pigs, ducks, chickens,<br />
geese <strong>and</strong> turkeys for <strong>the</strong> kids to visit.<br />
Please do NOT bring your dogs!<br />
Your year-round indoor/outdoor garden centre<br />
A great<br />
selection<br />
of colourful<br />
indoor<br />
tropicals<br />
open 7 days a week<br />
2855 Wentworth Road<br />
Don’t throw in <strong>the</strong> trowel...<br />
ORGANIC<br />
FRIENDLY<br />
LOCALLY OWNED<br />
COMPETITIVELY PRICED<br />
250.338.0186<br />
OPEN DAILY 10AM - 5PM<br />
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Giftware<br />
for <strong>the</strong> home<br />
& gardener<br />
Jewellery<br />
hats,<br />
solar, chimes,<br />
& much more.<br />
250.334.3024<br />
meSSaGe FRom THe<br />
Minister of Agriculture<br />
British Columbians are more excited about<br />
agriculture than ever before, <strong>and</strong> are always looking<br />
to share local fl avours <strong>and</strong> foods with our families.<br />
When it comes to eating local, few are more fortunate<br />
than those living or visiting <strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong>. Here,<br />
we think of farms as part of our neighbourhoods, <strong>and</strong><br />
begin to associate <strong>the</strong> goodness <strong>and</strong> taste of local<br />
products with home at an early age.<br />
Visitors come to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> for <strong>the</strong> natural<br />
beauty, outdoor activities, friendly people <strong>and</strong> overall<br />
lifestyle. But <strong>the</strong>y also come for our food, our meals,<br />
<strong>and</strong> our unique fl avours. <strong>Food</strong> <strong>and</strong> farming is a key<br />
element of tourism in British Columbia. Many visitors<br />
include a trip to a farm, winery or food artisan as part<br />
of <strong>the</strong>ir holiday, <strong>and</strong> virtually all leave with local food<br />
or beverages as souvenirs <strong>and</strong> gifts in <strong>the</strong>ir luggage.<br />
The 2012 <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Growers Guide profi les<br />
<strong>the</strong> people who grow <strong>and</strong> make <strong>the</strong> food we enjoy. I<br />
encourage you to visit <strong>the</strong> producers featured in <strong>the</strong><br />
following pages, whe<strong>the</strong>r you’re looking for weekly<br />
groceries, inspiration for a new recipe or meal, a<br />
family outing, or a tasty <strong>the</strong>me for a visit or tour of<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong>.<br />
Did you know that B.C. is Canada’s leader in<br />
agricultural diversity, with more than 225 farm<br />
products? A quick look through <strong>the</strong> Guide highlights<br />
<strong>the</strong> diversity of foods grown <strong>and</strong> prepared here in<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong>. Just imagine what a <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong><br />
feast could look like: <strong>the</strong> ripest <strong>and</strong> juiciest berries<br />
<strong>and</strong> fruits, farm-fresh vegetables from asparagus<br />
to zucchini, poultry, beef, lamb, pork, bison <strong>and</strong><br />
venison, shellfi sh <strong>and</strong> seafood delights, honey, herbs,<br />
wine, cheese, fresh fl owers <strong>and</strong> so much more!<br />
<strong>Food</strong> grown in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> does more than just<br />
support our families’ health, it supports our economy<br />
<strong>and</strong> is part of an agri-food industry that generates<br />
proud supporter of<br />
<strong>Local</strong> Farms!<br />
DO N MCRA E, MLA CO M O X VA L L E Y, MI N I S T E R O F AG R I C U LT U R E<br />
437 Fifth Street, Courtenay Tel: (250) 703-2422 Fax: (250) 703-2425<br />
don.mcrae.mla@leg.bc.ca www.donmcraemla.bc.ca<br />
close to $7 billion in economic activity annually <strong>and</strong><br />
employs over 64,000 people in British Columbia.<br />
On behalf of <strong>the</strong> Province <strong>and</strong> all British<br />
Columbians, I want to thank our hard-working<br />
producers <strong>and</strong> processors for continuing to provide<br />
healthy, great tasting food for our meals, <strong>and</strong> for<br />
creating jobs <strong>and</strong> incomes in our communities.<br />
And fi nally for those readers who are visiting <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong>, welcome! No trip to <strong>the</strong> area would<br />
be complete without tasting <strong>the</strong> local delicacies.<br />
This guide offers a long list of opportunities to meet<br />
local food producers <strong>and</strong> enjoy <strong>the</strong> many fl avours <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> has to offer.<br />
Bon Appetit!<br />
Hon. Don McRae<br />
Minister of Agriculture
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Ashprington Farm 4 Robin <strong>and</strong> Diana<br />
Woodrow<br />
Phone: 250-218-0142<br />
Email: dmwoodrow@shaw.ca<br />
Website:<br />
www.ospreystone<strong>and</strong>bamboo.com<br />
5157 N.Isl<strong>and</strong> Hwy., Courtenay V9J 1N2<br />
Come <strong>and</strong> discover our unique farm featuring<br />
over 14,000 cedar hedging trees of six<br />
different species. If you like raspberries, u-pick<br />
is available July to October. Yes, raspberries<br />
are available in October! Plants will be<br />
available for purchase next spring. Watch for<br />
our pumpkins in October. L<strong>and</strong>scape rock,<br />
flagstone, stone steppers, stone lanterns, water<br />
features, pond plants, ornamental grasses<br />
<strong>and</strong> many varieties of running <strong>and</strong> clumping<br />
bamboo are available all season. Thanks<br />
for supporting farm markets!<br />
innisfree farm<br />
G r o w i n g We l l n e s s<br />
Beaufort Vineyard 5 <strong>and</strong> Estate Winery<br />
Susan & Jeff V<strong>and</strong>ermolen<br />
Phone: 250-338-1357<br />
Fax: 866-904-8466<br />
Email: beaufortwines@shaw.ca<br />
Website: www.beaufortwines.ca<br />
5854 Pickering Road, Courtenay<br />
Small, friendly, family-run Estate Winery!<br />
Proud to be <strong>the</strong> first in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> -<br />
one of Canada’s top agricultural <strong>and</strong> culinary<br />
destinations. Come taste <strong>and</strong> purchase our<br />
Award-Winning h<strong>and</strong>crafted wines at our onsite<br />
Wine Shop! Enjoy a picnic, with our wine <strong>and</strong><br />
local products while overlooking <strong>the</strong> Vineyard<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> spectacular Beaufort Mountains!<br />
Generally open Fridays <strong>and</strong> Saturdays, Noon to<br />
5:00 PM, May to August, or by appointment. For<br />
more information, <strong>and</strong> to purchase our wines,<br />
merch<strong>and</strong>ise <strong>and</strong> gifts online, please visit our<br />
website www.beaufortwines.ca<br />
Botanical Medicine<br />
No-spray natural<br />
farming<br />
Vegetables<br />
Weekly Box Program<br />
British<br />
Columbia<br />
Certified<br />
Organic<br />
Culinary Herbs<br />
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
Beaver Meadow Farms / 6 Natural Pastures Cheese<br />
& Beef<br />
Edgar Smith, Doug Smith, Phillip<br />
Smith<br />
Phone: 250-339-2913<br />
Fax: 250-339-4057<br />
Email: edgar@naturalpastures.com<br />
Website: NaturalPasturesBeef.ca<br />
635 McPhee Ave., Courtenay<br />
Farm Sale!<br />
Certified Organic grass fed Angus Beef. By <strong>the</strong> side or whole animal.<br />
www.NaturalPasturesBeef.ca<br />
At <strong>the</strong> Cheese Factory, 635 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay. Mon-Fri 9-4, Sat<br />
at Farmers’ Market:<br />
Artisan Cheese, World Champion <strong>Comox</strong> Brie, <strong>Comox</strong> Camembert,<br />
Garlic Chive Verdebit, Canadian Champion Amsterdammer, Cracked<br />
Pepper, H<strong>and</strong> carfter Asian Water Buffalo Mozzarella <strong>and</strong> Bocconcini.<br />
Special Seasonal Cheeses: Courtenay Cheddar, Pacific Pepper,<br />
Parmadammer, Fior de Latte, <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rs.<br />
www.NaturalPastures.com<br />
find our fresh sheet posted daily at avenuebistro.ca<br />
Medicinal Herbs<br />
Classes <strong>and</strong><br />
Workshops<br />
Apprenticeships<br />
2064 COMOX AVE • 250 890 9200<br />
Horticulture Therapy<br />
Junior Master Gardener<br />
Summer Camps<br />
Seeds <strong>and</strong><br />
Seedlings<br />
~ Market st<strong>and</strong> open to <strong>the</strong> public Saturdays, June to October ~<br />
250-336-8768 www.innisfreefarm.ca<br />
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
Bee Happy Farm 7 Ernie <strong>and</strong> Marge Thurlborn<br />
Phone: 250-337-5910<br />
Email: ejt@shaw.ca<br />
8376 Isl<strong>and</strong> Hwy., Black Creek, BC<br />
1/2 mile north of Black Creek Store (same side)<br />
Pure local fresh unpasteurized honey from berry, fireweed <strong>and</strong> mountain flower nectar.<br />
Chemical free cosmetic quality capping beeswax.<br />
Novelty beeswax c<strong>and</strong>les. <strong>Local</strong> fresh pollen.<br />
Bee equipment.<br />
Also for sale; our own non-import local bees for over 6 bee generations.<br />
Raspberries, Tayberries, in season Tayberry plants.<br />
Bees & Blooms Nursery 8 Carla Pederson<br />
Phone: 250-338-0186<br />
Email: carlita1@shaw.ca<br />
2940 Lanyon Road, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 9N5 (off Marsden Road)<br />
Retail sales of mason bee houses, organically grown annuals, perennials, fruit trees,<br />
shrubs <strong>and</strong> trees. Organic fertilizers <strong>and</strong> original sea soil are also available. Your shopping<br />
experience will include high-quality products <strong>and</strong> competitive prices -- all in a quiet<br />
backyard setting surrounded by <strong>the</strong> sounds of nature. For all of your gardening needs,<br />
visit Bees & Blooms Nursery!<br />
Tower Garden ®<br />
is a growing sensation<br />
Unlike hydroponics, aeroponics uses no growing medium.<br />
Water <strong>and</strong> nutrients are continuously cycling through <strong>the</strong><br />
Tower, showering <strong>the</strong> plants’ roots. Each 5-foot tall Tower<br />
Garden® holds 20 plants.<br />
1. Setup<br />
Tower Garden® comes with everything you need to start<br />
growing, including a seed starter kit <strong>and</strong> a specially formulated<br />
plant food called Tower Tonic®. It takes no more than 20-25<br />
minutes to assemble, following <strong>the</strong> step-by-step<br />
instructions.<br />
2. Grow<br />
You’ll start seedlings using <strong>the</strong> seed starter<br />
kit. Depending on what you’re growing,<br />
you’ll transport <strong>the</strong> seedlings into your Tower<br />
Garden® approximately 1-3 weeks later.<br />
3. Harvest<br />
When your produce is ripe, just cut it<br />
off <strong>the</strong> Tower <strong>and</strong> enjoy fresh, nutritious<br />
produce for your family!<br />
What can I grow?<br />
Tower Garden® is versatile enough to grow<br />
almost any fruit or vegetable that doesn’t<br />
grow on a tree (such as apples) or in <strong>the</strong><br />
soil (like potatoes) as well as a variety<br />
of herbs <strong>and</strong> fl owers. Here is a very<br />
partial list.<br />
Fruits & Vegetables<br />
Beans: lima, bush, pole,<br />
shell, fava, green<br />
Broccoli<br />
Herbs & Flowers<br />
Chard<br />
Basil<br />
Cucumbers<br />
Cilantro<br />
Lettuce<br />
Lavender<br />
Melons<br />
Lemon grass<br />
Peas<br />
Mint<br />
Squasvh<br />
Oregano<br />
Strawberries<br />
Parsley<br />
Tomatoes<br />
Rosemary<br />
Marigolds<br />
Sunfl owers<br />
by<br />
NOW IN CANADA<br />
For more ideas: mrk.towergarden.ca<br />
Maggie Komar | 778.420.1772
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SINCE<br />
1992<br />
Berry Best Farm 9 Jane <strong>and</strong> Dave Aberle<br />
Phone: 250-338-0234<br />
2156 Coleman Road, Courtenay, BC<br />
Open Daily 10am to 5pm<br />
Growers of high quality organic strawberries,<br />
blueberries, raspberries. We also grow a<br />
large variety of veggies. Our farm st<strong>and</strong> is open daily 10<br />
am to 5 pm from June to October. You can also find us at<br />
<strong>the</strong> Saturday <strong>and</strong> Wednesday Farmers’ Market.<br />
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
Big D’s Bees 10 Daniel Ludwig - apiarist<br />
Phone: 250-202-1999<br />
Email: bigdsbees@gmail.com<br />
Website: www.bigdsbees.com<br />
2186 Endall Road, Black Creek, BC<br />
Your local supplier of <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong><br />
Honey!<br />
Big D sells Superior Quality delicious honey. Watch<br />
for crop specific, blackberry, raspberry, fireweed, <strong>and</strong><br />
blueberry honey in <strong>the</strong> near furture along with a selection<br />
of Meads made with Big D’s honey. Check out www.<br />
coastalblack.ca for mead <strong>and</strong> berry wines.<br />
Start-up bee hives <strong>and</strong> equipment available in <strong>the</strong> spring.<br />
Honey <strong>and</strong> Beeswax available all year.<br />
Big D’s Honey is for sale all year at Edible Isl<strong>and</strong> in<br />
Courtenay, Healthyway Natural <strong>Food</strong>s Market in Campbell<br />
River, <strong>and</strong> various o<strong>the</strong>r locations. We are regulars at <strong>the</strong><br />
popular <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Farmers Market. We sell direct<br />
from <strong>the</strong> farm <strong>and</strong> bulk orders are available.<br />
Please call Daniel if you have any questions or orders.<br />
EAT LOCAL • EAT HEALTHY • EAT HONEY!<br />
Blue Moon Estate Winery<br />
11 Marla Limousin & George Ehrler<br />
Phone: 250-338-9765<br />
Fax: 250-898-8597<br />
Email: george@bluemoonwinery.ca<br />
Website: www.bluemoonwinery.ca<br />
4905 Darcy Road, Courtenay, B.C.<br />
Tasting Room <strong>and</strong> Wine Sales: June 1st until September 8th, 1:00-6:00pm<br />
daily (closed Mondays).<br />
Please see our website for fall <strong>and</strong> winter hours <strong>and</strong> for special openings.<br />
Join our newsletter to keep up on <strong>the</strong> events <strong>and</strong> activities of <strong>the</strong> farm.<br />
We are an award winning estate fruit winery located at Natures Way<br />
Farm. We are focused on crafting small batches of fine fruit wines, dry<br />
to dessert. Having our own selection of premium fruit <strong>and</strong> those of our<br />
fellow valley farmers, we always know how our fruit was tended <strong>and</strong><br />
harvested.<br />
Enjoy a complimentary tasting of our wine.<br />
Natures Way Farm is <strong>the</strong> home of Blue Moon Estate Winery <strong>and</strong> Blue Moon<br />
Kitchen. Join us for an elegant <strong>and</strong> interesting Farm Dining experience<br />
during <strong>the</strong> summer months with Chef Ronald of <strong>Local</strong>s Restaurant from<br />
<strong>the</strong> valley. Share with us our love of farming, passion for wine <strong>and</strong> a joy<br />
of cooking. To book <strong>and</strong> for fur<strong>the</strong>r details see our website.<br />
Cedar Meadow Ranch 12 Wayne <strong>and</strong> Mary Schaad<br />
Phone: 250-337-5784<br />
Email: schaadwm@shaw.ca<br />
1750 Surgenor Rd., Black Creek V9J 1G6<br />
Available year-round: heavy wrapped round bale haylage, 1100+ lbs.<br />
Excellent feed for cattle <strong>and</strong> horses. Good quality square baled hay in<br />
barn, or off field when harvested.<br />
<strong>Fresh</strong> lamb, hormone <strong>and</strong> antibiotic free, by <strong>the</strong> side or whole - available<br />
September while quantities last.<br />
We also raise registered White Romney breeding stock.<br />
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
Celiam Acres 13 Bill & Joyce Slater<br />
Email: jfsrn@shaw.ca<br />
2925 Baird Road, Courtenay<br />
Naturally raised, free run <strong>and</strong> free<br />
range cornish hens, chickens, ducks,<br />
turkey in season. Organically grown<br />
vegetables, fruit <strong>and</strong> berries in season.<br />
Free range eggs available. Member<br />
of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Farmers’ Market<br />
<strong>and</strong> at <strong>the</strong> market on Saturdays <strong>and</strong><br />
Wednesdays.<br />
Organic Sprouts<br />
& Greens<br />
Grown in <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Year Round!<br />
2604 Grieve Road, Courtenay, BC V9J 1S7<br />
Phone: 250.338.4860 | www.eatmoresprouts.com<br />
GroWING<br />
A leGAcy<br />
a permanent home for <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Farmers’ market<br />
will provide a year round venue for showcasing<br />
local agricultural products from <strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong>.<br />
Situated at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> Bay Farm site, this ‘Place for<br />
agriculture’ will inspire <strong>and</strong> support growers <strong>and</strong><br />
consumers long into <strong>the</strong> future. The project will be<br />
realized through a strong partnership made up of<br />
<strong>the</strong> public, private <strong>and</strong> voluntary sectors.<br />
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
For more information on <strong>the</strong> development <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
capital campaign email<br />
marketmanager@comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com<br />
or visit<br />
www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com or<br />
Facebook.com/<strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Farmers’ market -<br />
Growing a legacy.<br />
CIRCLE K BLUEBERRY RANCH<br />
4004 Livingston Road, Royston 250.871.8856<br />
CERTIFIED U-PICK<br />
Quality Horse <strong>and</strong><br />
Livestock Fencing<br />
• Wire • Rail<br />
• Boards • Bayco<br />
• Deer, dog, privacy fencing<br />
Post Pounding<br />
Custom Field Work<br />
SHAUN & ROBERT CROCKETT<br />
Serving <strong>the</strong> community for over 20 years<br />
2166 Hardy Rd. Courtenay 250-338-9046<br />
fi rridgefarm@hotmail.com<br />
In business since 1989<br />
Starting in Port Hardy <strong>the</strong>n moving in<br />
2002 to Courtenay, BC.<br />
Specializing in cedar - we also cut<br />
various species <strong>and</strong> do custom cuts.<br />
Being extremely versatile, we would<br />
welcome your inquiry for special<br />
projects!<br />
Fully equipped sawmill with planer/<br />
moulder, custom kiln drying available.<br />
Mon-Fri 7-5 pm | Sat 9-5 pm
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British<br />
Columbia<br />
Certified<br />
Organic<br />
Circle K 14 Blueberry<br />
Ranch<br />
Derek Kryzanowski<br />
Phone: 250-871-8856<br />
Email: derek_tgc@hotmail.com<br />
Website: circlekblueberryranch.weebly.com<br />
4004 Livingstone Road, Royston, BC<br />
Enjoy picking your own Blueberries at one of<br />
<strong>the</strong> few Certified Organic “U-Pick” farms on<br />
Vancouver Isl<strong>and</strong>. Located in sunny Royston at 4004<br />
Livingstone Road. Duke, Blue-Crop, Hardi-Blue <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> popular Toro are available. Pease call 250-871-<br />
8856 for openings <strong>and</strong> prices, or check us out on<br />
Facebook at Circle K Blueberry Ranch or on <strong>the</strong> web<br />
at circlekblueberryranch.weebly.com<br />
250.337.8922<br />
Coastal Black 15 Estate Winery<br />
Terry <strong>and</strong> Bonnie<br />
Ludwig, Abel <strong>and</strong><br />
Am<strong>and</strong>a O’Brennan<br />
Phone: 250-897-8325<br />
Email: info@coastalblack.ca<br />
Website: coastalblack.ca<br />
2186 Endall Road, Black Creek, BC<br />
Same address as Big D’s Bees.<br />
Coastal Black is a Fruit Winery <strong>and</strong><br />
Meadery that has been open since August<br />
2010. At Coastal Black you will find<br />
a refreshing look at modern farming<br />
practices, <strong>the</strong> wine industry <strong>and</strong> an<br />
excellent selection of Fruit Wine <strong>and</strong><br />
Mead.<br />
Come <strong>and</strong> visit our tasting room for a<br />
sample of our award winning wines.<br />
Check our website coastalblack.ca for<br />
more information <strong>and</strong> hours of operation<br />
in our tasting room.<br />
Farm Hardware<br />
Feed<br />
Construction<br />
Material<br />
Fencing<br />
Irrigation &<br />
Drainage<br />
Forage &<br />
Vegetable Seeds<br />
2184 Lalum Rd, Black Creek<br />
<strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Greenhouse<br />
16 Graeme, Angela & Christopher Hall<br />
Phone: 778-428-2287<br />
6669 Isl<strong>and</strong> Highway, Merville, BC<br />
Visit our market 7 days a week throughout <strong>the</strong> summer. We specialize in<br />
greenhouse vegetables including tomatoes, cucumbers, <strong>and</strong> peppers. We<br />
also have fresh eggs <strong>and</strong> a variety of o<strong>the</strong>r vegetables. Come on down to<br />
downtown Merville to see us any time.<br />
D.K.T. Farm 17 Dan <strong>and</strong> Maggie Thran<br />
Phone: 250-337-5553<br />
Email: info@logcabin<strong>and</strong>bunkhouse.bc.ca<br />
Website: www.logcabin<strong>and</strong>bunkhouse.bc.ca<br />
6301 Headquarters Road, Courtenay<br />
Farm market open year-round. Sat 9-1. Natural grass fed beef, pork, chicken<br />
<strong>and</strong> eggs. Tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, jams & jellies, pies, bread, honey,<br />
local crafts <strong>and</strong> local in-season veggies. Natural farm grown Thanksgiving<br />
turkeys. Log cabin <strong>and</strong> bunkhouse for on farm accommodation<br />
<strong>and</strong> farm vacations.<br />
BIG ENOUGH TO SERVE YOU, SMALL ENOUGH TO KNOW YOU<br />
30 years serving <strong>the</strong> Agricultural Community of Vancouver Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! www.blackcreekfarm<strong>and</strong>feed.com<br />
Just 15 minutes north of Courtenay,<br />
& 15 minutes south of Campbell River<br />
MON - THU 7 AM - 7 PM | FRI - SAT 7 AM - 5:30 PM | SUNDAY 9 AM - 5 PM<br />
THE BEST<br />
GARDEN<br />
WORK<br />
FORCE.<br />
Devonshire Farm 18 Chris & Roberta<br />
Shepherd<br />
Phone: 250-334-4552<br />
Fax: 250-334-4587<br />
5147 N. Isl<strong>and</strong> Highway, Courtenay<br />
We carry a variety of seasonal produce year round.<br />
Keep an eye out for Okanagan fruits by <strong>the</strong> case-lot.<br />
Willing to get your h<strong>and</strong>s a little dirty? We have<br />
UPICK strawberries, peas, beans <strong>and</strong> pickling cukes.<br />
Our UPICK patches are family friendly, so bring <strong>the</strong><br />
kids <strong>and</strong> show <strong>the</strong>m how <strong>the</strong>ir food grows. They<br />
especially love <strong>the</strong> strawberry patch. Peas straight<br />
out of <strong>the</strong> pod are a close second. Want <strong>the</strong> perfect<br />
size pickles in your jars? You’ll find everything from<br />
little gherkins to big bread & butters in our patch<br />
-- you decide what to pick. Bring your own buckets or<br />
use ours. Never picked before? We’ll be happy to give<br />
you a little lesson.<br />
Spuds always available in 5, 10, & 50 lb. sacks. Have<br />
you tried our sweet corn fresh from <strong>the</strong> field? You’ve<br />
never had corn until you’ve had fresh corn.<br />
Our market is open year-round (Summer - 7 days a<br />
week, Winter Mon-Sat).<br />
THE BEST<br />
GARDEN<br />
WORK<br />
FORCE.<br />
Bear Cat offers <strong>the</strong> broadest selection of quality chipper/shredders in Canada.<br />
Log Splitter<br />
LS-21160<br />
$ 2199 95<br />
MSRP $229895<br />
• 21 Tons of splitting force<br />
• Splits both vertically<br />
<strong>and</strong> horizontally<br />
• Folds up for easy storage<br />
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SC-3206<br />
E KIT<br />
$ 95 1299<br />
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MSRP $<br />
$ 179995 SINCE<br />
1992<br />
19 Dovemere<br />
Farm<br />
Jane Luxford<br />
Phone: 250-338-7707<br />
6058 Todd Road, Courtenay, B.C.<br />
We naturally raise chicken <strong>and</strong> lambs<br />
in Dove Creek. You can find us at <strong>the</strong><br />
Farmers’ Market Saturdays throughout<br />
<strong>the</strong> summer.<br />
PILON TOOL<br />
RENTALS Foot<br />
British<br />
Columbia<br />
Certified<br />
Organic<br />
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
Eatmore Sprouts & 20 Greens Ltd.<br />
Phone: 250-338-4860<br />
Fax: 250-334-0216<br />
Email: eatmore@shawbiz.ca<br />
Website: www.eatmoresprouts.com<br />
2604 Grieve Road. Courtenay, BC V9J 1S7<br />
(Old Isl<strong>and</strong> Hwy. heading north)<br />
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Eatmore Sprouts & Greens Ltd. grows certified organic sprouts <strong>and</strong> greens<br />
year round for wholesale distribution throughout Western Canada. On less<br />
than four acres of l<strong>and</strong>, Eatmore produces upwards of 8,000 pounds of fresh,<br />
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Products Available - Sprouts: Alfalfa, Deli Blend, Garlic Blend, Clover, Broccoli,<br />
Mixed Bean Sprouts, Pea Shoots, Sunflower Greens <strong>and</strong> Micro Greens. Produce:<br />
We grow a small selection of salad greens <strong>and</strong> vegetables available in <strong>the</strong><br />
summer. Find us on Facebook for daily updates.<br />
Our office hours are from 9:30am-3:30pm 7 days a week. We require 24 hours<br />
advance notice for all orders.<br />
Farm Tour: Due to food safety regulations <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> wholesale nature of our<br />
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Estevan Tuna 21 Corp.<br />
Bruce & Dianne<br />
Devereux<br />
Phone: 250-334-7648<br />
Fax: 250-334-2929<br />
Email: ddevereux@shaw.ca<br />
Website: www.bctuna.com<br />
Courtenay, B.C.<br />
Bruce <strong>and</strong> Dianne of <strong>the</strong> M.V. Estevan<br />
offer a full range of Pacific Albacore<br />
Tuna products including vacuum packed<br />
raw <strong>and</strong> cold smoked loins, tuna tataki,<br />
natural olive oil packed <strong>and</strong> smoked<br />
pop-top tins <strong>and</strong> tuna antipasto. Rich in<br />
protein, selenium <strong>and</strong> high in Omega-3,<br />
<strong>the</strong> B.C. Ministry of Health recently<br />
classed Canadian Albacore Tuna as a<br />
low-mercury fish with a ‘no limits’<br />
consumption designation. Available yearround.<br />
To order call 250-334-7648 or visit<br />
our website www.bctuna.com<br />
Fanny Bay Oysters 22 Seafood Shop<br />
Phone: 250-335-1148<br />
Fax: 250-335-1198<br />
Email: seafoodshop@fannybayoysters.com<br />
Website: www.fannybayoysters.com<br />
6856 South Isl<strong>and</strong> Highway, Buckley Bay, BC<br />
(Denman Ferry L<strong>and</strong>ing - Petro Can Building)<br />
<strong>Local</strong> Oysters, Clams, Scallops, salmon, shrimp, mussels & prawns in<br />
season. Live crab year round. Will bring in exotics on request. From our<br />
Kitchen chowders <strong>and</strong> quiche. Wide variety of smoked salmon, <strong>and</strong> our<br />
world famous smoked oysters. We pack your seafood for safe travel.<br />
ALWAYS!<br />
Gunter Bros. Meat Co. Ltd.<br />
6200 Ledingham Road, Courtenay<br />
(Turn at Tsolum School on Smith Road, Right at Ledingham)<br />
250-334-2960 • 1-888-593-7773 •gunbros@telus.net<br />
An award-winning winery<br />
Drop by for a complimentary tasting<br />
A love of farming, a passion for wine <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> joy of cooking<br />
Custom<br />
Meat<br />
Processing<br />
Finlay Creek Farm 23 Owen Selby & Judy Ryan<br />
Phone: 250-338-9743<br />
2731 Rennison Road, Courtenay<br />
Corn, squash <strong>and</strong> more. <strong>Fresh</strong> veggies, flowers, squash<br />
<strong>and</strong> much more. Opening late May, Saturdays 11am -<br />
4pm. Also <strong>the</strong> home of Waterslip Silver <strong>and</strong> Soapworks.<br />
Call Jan at 250-338-8184.<br />
Fir Ridge Farm 24 Janet, Robert <strong>and</strong> Shaun<br />
Crockett<br />
Phone: 250-338-9046<br />
Email: firridgefarm@hotmail.com<br />
2166 Hardy Road, Courtenay, B.C. V9J 1T2<br />
Farm St<strong>and</strong>: Free range eggs year round. Early spring<br />
spinach, salad greens <strong>and</strong> rhubarb. Naturally raised<br />
broiler chickens <strong>and</strong> grass fed beef. Plums <strong>and</strong> apples<br />
from <strong>the</strong> original home orchard. Large unique coloured<br />
field grown hellebore plants. Native plant gardening.<br />
Weekly<br />
Specials<br />
• <strong>Local</strong>ly Raised Beef, Pork, Lamb & Poultry<br />
• Homemade sausages, bacon, hams <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r cured meats<br />
• Always fresh <strong>and</strong> ready for <strong>the</strong> BBQ or oven!<br />
DARE TO THINK OUTSIDE THE GRAPE!<br />
www.bluemoonwinery.ca<br />
BUILT TO LAST.<br />
PRICED TO SELL.<br />
#1 WORLDWIDE<br />
FS38 $149.95<br />
Displacement ..... 27.2cc<br />
Power Output ....0.65kW<br />
Weight ....................4.1kg<br />
SAVE<br />
$40<br />
Trimmers<br />
FS 40CE $229.95<br />
Displacement ..... 27.2cc<br />
Power Output ....0.70kW<br />
Weight ....................4.5kg<br />
SAVE<br />
$20<br />
Hedge Trimmers<br />
Power Washers<br />
RE 108 $279.95<br />
Max Pressure .......... 1450 psi (120 bar)<br />
Weight ........................ 15.0kg<br />
FS55R $249.95<br />
Displacement ..... 27.2cc<br />
Power Output ....0.75kW<br />
Weight ....................4.8kg<br />
SAVE<br />
$30<br />
HS 45 $299.95<br />
Displacement ............27.2cc<br />
Power Output .......... 0.75kW<br />
Weight .......................... 4.9kg<br />
FS56CE $279.95<br />
Displacement ..... 27.2cc<br />
Power Output ....0.80kW<br />
Weight ....................5.2kg<br />
SAVE<br />
$50<br />
SAVE<br />
$30<br />
RE 128 $349.95<br />
Max Pressure .......... 1595 psi (135 bar)<br />
Weight ........................ 17.0kg<br />
SAVE<br />
FS90R $359.95<br />
Displacement ..... 28.8cc<br />
Power Output ....0.95kW<br />
Weight ....................5.3kg<br />
SAVE<br />
$40<br />
• 250-339-4518 •<br />
662 Anderton Road, <strong>Comox</strong><br />
www.WesternOne.ca<br />
We offer a variety of $20 products to fit your<br />
SAVE<br />
FARM insurance needs.<br />
$20<br />
• 426 - 8th Street,<br />
Downtown Courtenay<br />
• 795 Ryan Road<br />
(Washington Park Plaza)<br />
Courtenay<br />
Ranger’s & Ran<br />
FACTORY REBATES<br />
DEALER INCENTIVES<br />
6 Months<br />
NO INTEREST<br />
NO PAYMENTS<br />
ATV Rentals now available. Ask us for details.<br />
Home of <strong>the</strong> Protector<br />
• 1250 A Cedar Street,<br />
Campbell River<br />
• Suite 100 - 190 Port Augusta<br />
Street, (<strong>Comox</strong> Mall) <strong>Comox</strong><br />
1-800-655-5255 www.firstins.ca
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Join us <strong>and</strong> celebrate all things delicious.<br />
The North Isl<strong>and</strong>’s Gourmet Picnic.<br />
On September 23rd, 2012 at Coastal Black Winery,<br />
our finest Chefs, Vintners, Farmers <strong>and</strong> Producers will showcase<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir talents, support Vancouver Isl<strong>and</strong> Culinary culture <strong>and</strong> educate<br />
our community.<br />
Our Festival is aimed at families <strong>and</strong> foodies. The focus will be on<br />
personal experience <strong>and</strong> will highlight <strong>the</strong> tastes of <strong>the</strong> isl<strong>and</strong>.<br />
Participants will interact with chefs, local wineries, breweries <strong>and</strong><br />
producers as <strong>the</strong>y sample <strong>and</strong> learn about all our region has to offer.<br />
For more information & tickets:<br />
www.gourmetpicnic.ca | flavour@nic.bc.ca<br />
250-334-5000 (Extensions 4039 or 4267)<br />
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
Freedom Farm 25 The Woroniak Family<br />
- Calvin & Deanna, Curtis &<br />
Princess Aura-Mae, Tammy<br />
& Trevor & Sunny<br />
Phone: 250-898-8413<br />
Fax: 250-898-8453<br />
Email: woroniak@telus.net<br />
2099 Coleman Road, BC, Canada<br />
We are a family run farm offering a variety<br />
of in-season vegetables, hothouse<br />
tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers<br />
<strong>and</strong> eggplants which are grown in<br />
soil. Our produce is organically grown using<br />
environmentally friendly methods. Curious<br />
about how your food is grown <strong>and</strong> who is<br />
growing it? Come visit Freedom Farm <strong>and</strong> get to<br />
know us <strong>and</strong> our farming methods. Or meet us at<br />
<strong>the</strong> Farmers’ Market on Saturday in Courtenay,<br />
Wednesday at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> Bay site. Farm st<strong>and</strong><br />
open 7 days a week. 10am to 6pm.<br />
<strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Farmers are offering up a special<br />
treat again this summer. Several of <strong>the</strong> local farms<br />
are opening <strong>the</strong>ir gates to cyclists, participating in<br />
<strong>the</strong> Farm Cycle Tour of <strong>the</strong> beautiful <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong>,<br />
to give a ‘behind <strong>the</strong> scenes’ experience in <strong>the</strong> farmto-fork<br />
process with a chance to meet <strong>the</strong> farmer,<br />
explore <strong>the</strong> source of <strong>the</strong> produce <strong>and</strong> taste some<br />
fresh samples of <strong>the</strong>ir harvest before it goes to<br />
market or <strong>the</strong> restaurants.<br />
Come rain or shine, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Farm<br />
Cycle Tour will roll out three self-guided cycling<br />
routes on Saturday, Aug. 11 <strong>and</strong> Sunday, Aug. 12,<br />
2012. Farms will open <strong>the</strong>ir gates to cyclists from<br />
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., giving visitors a rare chance to<br />
meet local producers <strong>and</strong> participate in farm tours,<br />
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
Glen Alwin Farm 26 Smith & Nixon families<br />
Phone: 334-4665 or 338-3525<br />
Email: glenalwin@shaw.ca<br />
Website: www.glenalwinfarm.net<br />
6126 Isl<strong>and</strong> Highway North, Courtenay<br />
Glen Alwin Farm is located just north of <strong>the</strong> Tsolum School,<br />
Old Isl<strong>and</strong> Highway, <strong>and</strong> was established in 1884. We sell<br />
naturally raised beef, <strong>and</strong> lamb which are grass fed <strong>and</strong><br />
hormone/antibiotic free, <strong>and</strong> second cut hay <strong>and</strong> wool. You<br />
can see us at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Farmers Market in Courtenay<br />
on Saturdays <strong>and</strong> Wednesdays (summer only) <strong>and</strong> from <strong>the</strong><br />
farm. Also, Acacia Cottage, a self-contained holiday cottage is<br />
available by <strong>the</strong> night or week for your farm vacation.<br />
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
Good Earth Farms 27 Simon <strong>and</strong> Hea<strong>the</strong>r Toole<br />
Phone: 250-337-2261<br />
Email: goodearthfarms@shaw.ca<br />
Naturally grown strawberries July through September.<br />
Please call to place your order.<br />
A rAre treAt:<br />
<strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> farmers<br />
open <strong>the</strong>ir gates to cyclists<br />
See <strong>the</strong> farm-to-fork process firsth<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> taste <strong>the</strong> results!<br />
demonstrations <strong>and</strong> farm markets.<br />
“This is our second year hosting <strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong><br />
Farm Cycle Tour,” said Willy van Kemenade, chair of<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Farm Cycle Tour <strong>and</strong> member of<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Cycling Coalition. “Based on its<br />
popularity last year we have extended it to two days<br />
this year <strong>and</strong> have partnered with local hotels to<br />
offer visitors a fantastic weekend accommodation<br />
packages. Affordable bike rental options will also<br />
be available”<br />
The three self-guided cycling routes range from<br />
18 km up to 58 km <strong>and</strong> include berry to dairy<br />
farms, wine tastings to heritage vegetables, sprouts<br />
to oysters, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Farmers’ Market.<br />
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
Grassi Point Farm 28 Market<br />
Tom & Roberta Feely<br />
Phone: 250-338-7520<br />
4066 Isl<strong>and</strong> Highway South, Courtenay N9N 9R8<br />
Designated a Century Farm. Grassi Point Farm is <strong>the</strong> home<br />
of <strong>the</strong> Red barn just south of Royston. We are an on-farm<br />
market with our own grass fed beef <strong>and</strong> most veggies, Natural<br />
Pastures cheese & curds, apples, pears, cherries, free-range<br />
chicken eggs, etc. Honey, eggs, bread <strong>and</strong> hanging baskets.<br />
Our coffee bar has organic fair trade Royston coffee, specialty<br />
drinks & ice cream.<br />
Photo: Robin Rivers/Our Big Earth Media Co.<br />
Saturday August 11th, 2012<br />
Back Road Bliss – A moderate cycling<br />
itinerary that begins at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Farmers<br />
Market <strong>and</strong> goes northward with visits to a number<br />
of interesting farms.<br />
Rural Ramble – This family friendly shorter<br />
itinerary also begins at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Farmers<br />
Market <strong>and</strong> visits farms in <strong>the</strong> Dove Creek area.<br />
Sunday August 12th, 2012<br />
Bayviews – This moderate route begins in <strong>the</strong><br />
Buckley Bay area (south of Courtenay) <strong>and</strong> includes<br />
farm visits from Royston to Fanny Bay <strong>and</strong> where you<br />
will experience great views of <strong>the</strong> Strait of Georgia.<br />
Hosted by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Cycling Coalition<br />
<strong>and</strong> in partnership with <strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Farmers’<br />
Market Association, <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Farmers’ Institute<br />
<strong>and</strong> Discover <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong>, <strong>the</strong> cost to participate<br />
in <strong>the</strong> Farm Cycling Tour is $15 per person, per day<br />
or $25 for <strong>the</strong> two days. Kids under 15 ride for free!<br />
For more information on <strong>the</strong> participating Farms<br />
or to register for <strong>the</strong> Farm Cycling Tour, visit www.<br />
cvfarmcycletour.com
Map of comox valley Farm <strong>and</strong> Product listings<br />
33 Hazelmere Farms<br />
34 Innisfree Farm<br />
35 Ironwood Farm<br />
36 Isl<strong>and</strong> Bison<br />
37 Isl<strong>and</strong> Dahlias<br />
38 Kate's Flowers<br />
39 Little Orca Bakery<br />
40 McClintock's Farm<br />
41 McGinnis Berry Crops Ltd.<br />
42 Morrison Creek Alpacas<br />
43 Nature's Way Farm<br />
44 Outback Nursery<br />
45 Paradise Meadows Poultry<br />
46 Paradise Plants Garden<br />
Centre<br />
47 Pattison Farms<br />
48 Prontissima Pasta<br />
49 Rankeillour Farm<br />
50 River Meadow Nursery &<br />
Turf<br />
51 Seaview Game Farm<br />
52 Seeds <strong>Food</strong> Market<br />
53 Shamrock Farm<br />
54 Sieffert Farm Market<br />
55 Stonecroft Farm<br />
56 Stoney Bog Farm<br />
57 Tannadice Farms Ltd.<br />
58 Thompson Farms<br />
59 <strong>Valley</strong> Succulents<br />
60 Victorian Acres Farm<br />
61 Watrin Orchard / Farm<br />
Market<br />
62 Windhover Farm<br />
12 Cedar Meadow Ranch<br />
13 Celiam Acres<br />
14 Circle K Blueberry Ranch<br />
15 Coastal Black Estate<br />
Winery<br />
16 <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Greenhouse<br />
17 D.K.T. Farm<br />
18 Devonshire Farm<br />
19 Dovemere Farm<br />
20 Eatmore Sprouts & Greens<br />
Ltd.<br />
21 Estevan Tuna Corp.<br />
22 Fanny Bay Oysters<br />
Seafood Shop<br />
23 Finlay Creek Farm<br />
24 Fir Ridge Farm<br />
25 Freedom Farm<br />
26 Glen Alwin Farm<br />
28 Grassi Point Farm Market<br />
29 Gunter Bros. Meat Co. Ltd.<br />
30 Gya Glyn Farm<br />
31 Halstead Farm<br />
32 Hazel's Creek Farm<br />
1 Alderlane Farmhouse<br />
Bakery<br />
2 Anderton Nursery<br />
3 Ash Berry Farm<br />
4 Ashprington Farm<br />
5 Beaufort Vineyard <strong>and</strong><br />
Estate Winery<br />
6 Beaver Meadow Farms /<br />
Natural Pastures Cheese &<br />
Beef<br />
7 Bee Happy Farm<br />
8 Bees & Blooms Nursery<br />
9 Berry Best Farm<br />
10 Big D's Bees<br />
11 Blue Moon Estate Winery<br />
Oyster River<br />
RIVER<br />
OYSTER<br />
Saratoga Beach<br />
RD.<br />
MACAULAY<br />
Miracle Beach<br />
Provincial Park<br />
MIRACLE BEACH DR.<br />
HAMM RD.<br />
45<br />
7<br />
36<br />
LORY RD.<br />
SEAVIEW RD.<br />
30<br />
47<br />
58<br />
51<br />
ISLAND HIGHWAY<br />
Black Creek<br />
DZINI RD.<br />
10<br />
RD.<br />
ENDALL<br />
TASMAN RD.<br />
31<br />
12<br />
SURGENOR<br />
STURGESS<br />
EAGLES RD.<br />
LARKIN<br />
1<br />
15<br />
W ILLIAMS BEACH<br />
CONSTITUTION<br />
55<br />
ARMSTRONG<br />
KELLAND RD.<br />
HECK ER<br />
RODGER<br />
56<br />
49<br />
LEFT RD.<br />
38<br />
NURMI RD.<br />
WHITAKER<br />
SACKVILLE<br />
16<br />
9<br />
RENNIE RD.<br />
HOWARD<br />
COLEMAN<br />
MERVILLE<br />
TYEE VALLEY<br />
RAILWAY<br />
25<br />
RD.<br />
Merville<br />
BAT ES<br />
Ferry to Powell River<br />
HARDY RD.<br />
26<br />
ISLAND<br />
QUARTERS<br />
HIGGINS<br />
AVE.<br />
5<br />
GRAHAM<br />
29<br />
24<br />
HEAD<br />
RD.<br />
HIGH<br />
SMITH RD.<br />
LEDIN GHAM<br />
17<br />
RIVER<br />
46<br />
Seal Bay<br />
Regional Park<br />
<strong>and</strong> Forest<br />
CLARK<br />
PICKERING<br />
WAY<br />
TSOLUM<br />
FITZGERALD<br />
WAVELAND<br />
44<br />
RIVER RD.<br />
AUGUST<br />
LANGLOIS<br />
RD.<br />
MAYFAIR<br />
GRIEVE<br />
BRIDG ES<br />
CREEK RD. DOVE<br />
HEADQUARTERS RD.<br />
FARNHAM RD.<br />
ISLAND<br />
Little<br />
River<br />
37<br />
19 20<br />
HI<br />
SINGING<br />
SANDS<br />
ELENOR<br />
PHILMONTE RD.<br />
HUBAND RD.<br />
TSOLUM RIVER<br />
DOVE<br />
GH<br />
INLAND WAY<br />
53<br />
4<br />
59<br />
LITT LE RIVER RD.<br />
STRATHC ONA PK W Y.<br />
RENNISON<br />
2<br />
61<br />
6<br />
18<br />
41<br />
62<br />
60<br />
23<br />
RD.<br />
RYAN<br />
M EMORIAL<br />
V ETERANS<br />
VANIER<br />
LERWICK RD.<br />
RYAN RD.<br />
CREEK RD.<br />
RD.<br />
BURNS<br />
Lazo<br />
TASTE THE<br />
<strong>Comox</strong><br />
<strong>Valley</strong><br />
Regional<br />
Airport<br />
Exhibition<br />
Grounds<br />
40<br />
RD.<br />
STAPLEY<br />
KNIGHT RD.<br />
IDIENS<br />
RD.<br />
5TH ST.<br />
LAZO<br />
RD.<br />
PRITCHARD RD.<br />
GUTHRIE<br />
ANDERTON RD.<br />
CESSFORD<br />
CONDENSORY RD.<br />
57<br />
54<br />
Wildwood<br />
Interpretive<br />
Forest<br />
GREAVES<br />
DARCY<br />
PIERCY<br />
50<br />
11<br />
McPHEE<br />
17TH ST.<br />
RD.<br />
BACK RD.<br />
10TH ST.<br />
43<br />
Courtenay<br />
R<br />
BID<br />
R<br />
FO<br />
MORAL<br />
PUNTLED GE<br />
COMOX<br />
HARBOUR<br />
C OMOX VALLEY PKWY.<br />
COMOX RD.<br />
25TH ST.<br />
48<br />
BAL LAZO<br />
WILLEMAR<br />
COMOX AVE.<br />
PIERCY<br />
ARDEN<br />
RD.<br />
TRAIL<br />
LAKE<br />
RD.<br />
CUMBERLAND RD.<br />
RD.<br />
DEN<br />
42<br />
<strong>Comox</strong><br />
PLATEAU<br />
39<br />
MARSDEN<br />
FRASER<br />
LOCKWELL<br />
8<br />
14<br />
BAIRD<br />
LANYON<br />
13<br />
<strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Farmers Market<br />
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
BEVAN<br />
21<br />
RD.<br />
MINTO RD.<br />
Cumberl<strong>and</strong><br />
RD.<br />
GARTLEY<br />
POINT RD.<br />
TRENT RD.<br />
WEDNESDAY 9:00 am – 1:00 pm<br />
<strong>Comox</strong> Bay Farm<br />
North Isl<strong>and</strong> Highway<br />
June 6th to Sept. 26th, 2012<br />
SATURDAY 9:00 am – 12:00 noon<br />
<strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Exhibition Grounds<br />
Headquarters Rd, Courtenay<br />
April 14th to Oct. 20th, 2012<br />
28<br />
33<br />
GRANT<br />
SMALL<br />
34<br />
ROYST ON<br />
3<br />
Royston<br />
UNION<br />
COMOX<br />
LAKE<br />
COMOX<br />
DUNSMUIR AVE.<br />
LAK<br />
E RD.<br />
52<br />
Indoor Market at <strong>the</strong> Native Sons Hall Oct 27–Apr 6: www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com<br />
ISLAND<br />
HIGHWAY<br />
Union<br />
Bay<br />
RD.<br />
32<br />
McLEOD<br />
GREEN<br />
INLAND ISLAND<br />
Central Vancouver Isl<strong>and</strong> Location – Serviced<br />
by Harbour Air, Westjet, Pacifi c Coastal,<br />
Central Mountain Air <strong>and</strong> BC Ferries<br />
DENMAN<br />
Fillongley<br />
Provincial<br />
Park<br />
Tribune Bay<br />
Provincial<br />
Park<br />
CENTRAL RD.<br />
NORTHWEST RD.<br />
HIGHWAY<br />
Buckley Bay<br />
DENMAN RD.<br />
Mount<br />
Geoffrey<br />
Regional<br />
Park<br />
Ferry<br />
L A M B E R T C H A N N E L<br />
Ferry<br />
22<br />
ISLAND<br />
BUCKLEY<br />
BAY RD.<br />
Helliwell<br />
Provincial<br />
Park<br />
STRACHAN<br />
VALLEY RD.<br />
MARLEBONE<br />
EAST<br />
LACON RD.<br />
BAYNES<br />
Fanny Bay<br />
HORNBY<br />
ISLAND<br />
RD.<br />
EUSTON<br />
McFARL RD.<br />
ANE<br />
SOUND<br />
Boyle Point<br />
Provincial<br />
Park<br />
35<br />
Deep Bay<br />
Mud Bay<br />
Rosewall Creek<br />
Provincial Park<br />
* Map locations are approximate.
E<br />
R<br />
OMOX<br />
KE<br />
X<br />
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TRAIL<br />
BEVAN<br />
LAK<br />
RD.<br />
E RD.<br />
RD.<br />
LANYON<br />
10TH ST.<br />
MARSDEN<br />
UNION<br />
CUMBERLAND RD.<br />
BAIRD<br />
WILLEMAR<br />
ARDEN<br />
SMALL<br />
DUNSMUIR AVE.<br />
17TH ST.<br />
25TH ST.<br />
C OMOX VALLEY PKWY.<br />
LOCKWELL<br />
GR ANT<br />
PIERCY<br />
FRASER<br />
MINTO RD.<br />
COMOX RD.<br />
RD.<br />
ROYST ON<br />
COMOX<br />
HARBOUR<br />
TRENT RD.<br />
RD.<br />
RD.<br />
AN<br />
COMOX AVE.<br />
GARTLEY<br />
POINT RD.<br />
INLAND ISLAND<br />
PR<br />
BAL LAZO<br />
MORAL<br />
McLEOD<br />
ISLAND<br />
GREEN<br />
HIGHWAY<br />
RD.<br />
RD.<br />
bouNty FroM tHe seA ANd lANd tour South <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong><br />
52<br />
3<br />
33<br />
34<br />
28<br />
3 Ash Berry Farm<br />
21 Estevan Tuna Corp.<br />
22 Fanny Bay Oysters<br />
Seafood Shop<br />
28 Grassi Point Farm Market<br />
32 Hazel’s Creek Farm<br />
33 Hazelmere Farms<br />
34 Innisfree Farm<br />
35 Ironwood Farm<br />
52 Seeds <strong>Food</strong> Market<br />
Central Map on next page<br />
21<br />
32<br />
HIGHWAY<br />
Union<br />
Bay<br />
Buckley Bay<br />
TASTE THE<br />
BUCKLEY<br />
BAY RD.<br />
22<br />
Ferry<br />
Fanny Bay<br />
Drive along <strong>the</strong> coastline where rivers<br />
flow through farml<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> spill into <strong>the</strong><br />
world renowned shellfish growing region<br />
of Baynes Sound. This marine influenced<br />
environment yields everything from<br />
oysters to wasabi, from organic produce<br />
to hazelnuts, from orchards to nurseries<br />
<strong>and</strong> more.<br />
NORTHWEST RD.<br />
DENMAN<br />
BAYNES<br />
Mud Bay<br />
35<br />
DENMAN RD.<br />
Rosewall Creek<br />
Provincial Park<br />
FO<br />
R<br />
BID<br />
ISLAND<br />
LACON RD.<br />
SOUND<br />
KELLAND<br />
RAILWAY<br />
INLAND WAY<br />
ISLAND<br />
STRATHC ONA PK W Y.<br />
HI<br />
DEN<br />
GH<br />
AVE.<br />
RIVER<br />
FARNHAM RD.<br />
Fillongley<br />
Provincial<br />
Park<br />
EAST<br />
McFARL RD.<br />
ANE<br />
HIGGINS<br />
HEAD<br />
FITZGERALD<br />
L A M B E R T C H A N N E L<br />
RD.<br />
TYEE VALLEY<br />
HOWARD<br />
TSOLUM<br />
PLATEAU<br />
QUARTERS<br />
DOVE<br />
NURMI RD.<br />
RD.<br />
PUNTLED GE<br />
Ferry<br />
W ILLIAMS B<br />
Mount<br />
Geoffrey<br />
Regional<br />
Park<br />
Deep Bay<br />
TSOLUM RIVER<br />
R<br />
COMOX<br />
LAKE<br />
ECK ER<br />
RODGER<br />
MERVILLE SACKVILLE<br />
CENTRAL RD.<br />
STRACHAN<br />
VALLEY RD.<br />
MARLEBONE<br />
EUSTON<br />
Boyle Point<br />
Provincial<br />
Park<br />
RENNIE RD.<br />
BRIDG ES<br />
Tribune Bay<br />
Provincial<br />
Park<br />
SMALL<br />
Helliwell<br />
Provincial<br />
Park<br />
COMOX<br />
HARBOUR<br />
TRENT RD.<br />
Ferry to Powell River<br />
HORNBY<br />
<strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Farmers Market<br />
ISLAND<br />
UNION<br />
RD.<br />
RENNISON<br />
5TH ST.<br />
WILLEMAR<br />
ARDEN<br />
McPHEE<br />
DUNSMUIR AVE.<br />
D.<br />
sIGHts, tAstes ANd trAdItIoNs tour Central <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong><br />
Merville<br />
RIVER RD.<br />
LAKE<br />
COMOX<br />
BURNS<br />
LEDIN GHAM<br />
TASTE THE<br />
ISLAND<br />
HEADQUARTERS RD.<br />
COLEMAN<br />
SMITH RD.<br />
CREEK RD. DOVE<br />
Wildwood<br />
Interpretive<br />
Forest<br />
PIERCY<br />
TRAIL<br />
BEVAN<br />
LAK<br />
GREAVES<br />
RD.<br />
STAPLEY<br />
RD.<br />
E RD.<br />
DARCY<br />
RD.<br />
RD.<br />
HIGH<br />
WAY<br />
CESSFORD<br />
MARSDEN<br />
LANYON<br />
LEFT RD.<br />
GRAHAM<br />
CREEK RD.<br />
CONDENSORY RD.<br />
10TH ST.<br />
WHITAKER<br />
RD.<br />
PICKERING<br />
CUMBERLAND RD.<br />
BAIRD<br />
HARDY RD.<br />
19 20<br />
11<br />
42<br />
60<br />
57<br />
43<br />
South Map on previous page<br />
North Map on next page<br />
41<br />
62<br />
8<br />
13<br />
40<br />
50<br />
18<br />
VANIER<br />
CLARK<br />
LANGLOIS<br />
17TH ST.<br />
25TH ST.<br />
C OMOX VALLEY PKWY.<br />
LOCKWELL<br />
MINTO RD.<br />
GR ANT<br />
GRIEVE<br />
V ETERANS<br />
M EMORIAL<br />
Exhibition<br />
Grounds<br />
48<br />
39<br />
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
23<br />
PIERCY<br />
FRASER<br />
BAT ES<br />
HUBAND RD.<br />
RYAN RD.<br />
RD.<br />
RD.<br />
Seal Bay<br />
Regional Park<br />
<strong>and</strong> Forest<br />
4<br />
ROYST ON<br />
LERWICK RD.<br />
COMOX RD.<br />
14<br />
WAVELAND<br />
AUGUST<br />
PHILMONTE RD.<br />
BACK RD.<br />
SATURDAY 9:00 am – 12:00 noon<br />
<strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Exhibition Grounds<br />
Headquarters Rd, Courtenay<br />
April 14th to Oct. 20th, 2012<br />
61<br />
RD.<br />
6<br />
RYAN<br />
59<br />
ANDERTON RD.<br />
IDIENS<br />
53<br />
GUTHRIE<br />
COMOX AVE.<br />
ELENOR<br />
2<br />
RD.<br />
GARTLEY<br />
POINT RD.<br />
37<br />
INLAND ISLAND<br />
MAYFAIR<br />
PRITCHARD RD.<br />
SINGING<br />
SANDS<br />
Lazo<br />
MORAL<br />
RD.<br />
BAL LAZO<br />
McLEOD<br />
Little<br />
River<br />
LITT LE RIVER RD.<br />
ISLAND<br />
<strong>Comox</strong><br />
<strong>Valley</strong><br />
Regional<br />
Airport<br />
KNIGHT RD.<br />
GREEN<br />
HIGHWAY<br />
RD.<br />
RD.<br />
WEDNESDAY 9:00 am – 1:00 pm<br />
<strong>Comox</strong> Bay Farm<br />
North Isl<strong>and</strong> Highway<br />
June 6th to Sept. 26th, 2012<br />
Indoor Market at <strong>the</strong> Native Sons Hall Oct 27–Apr 6: www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com<br />
DENMAN<br />
<strong>Fresh</strong>, seasonal, locally-produced food served in<br />
a unique dining setting with heartfelt service.<br />
HIGHWAY<br />
54<br />
LAZO<br />
RD.<br />
Union<br />
Bay<br />
Buckley Bay<br />
While driving through this warm region<br />
surrounding Courtenay <strong>and</strong> <strong>Comox</strong><br />
discover smaller farms <strong>and</strong> specialized<br />
nurseries overflowing with berries, plants<br />
<strong>and</strong> shrubs, market st<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> locally<br />
made fine cheese, pies, h<strong>and</strong>crafted<br />
breads <strong>and</strong> more.<br />
2 Anderton Nursery<br />
4 Ashprington Farm<br />
6 Beaver Meadow Farms /<br />
Natural Pastures Cheese<br />
& Beef<br />
8 Bees & Blooms Nursery<br />
11 Blue Moon Estate Winery<br />
13 Celiam Acres<br />
14 Circle K Blueberry Ranch<br />
18 Devonshire Farm<br />
19 Dovemere Farm<br />
20 Eatmore Sprouts &<br />
Greens Ltd.<br />
23 Finlay Creek Farm<br />
37 Isl<strong>and</strong> Dahlias<br />
39 Little Orca Bakery<br />
40 McClintock’s Farm<br />
41 McGinnis Berry Crops Ltd.<br />
42 Morrison Creek Alpacas<br />
43 Nature’s Way Farm<br />
48 Prontissima Pasta<br />
50 River Meadow Nursery &<br />
Turf<br />
53 Shamrock Farm<br />
54 Sieffert Farm Market<br />
57 Tannadice Farms Ltd.<br />
59 <strong>Valley</strong> Succulents<br />
60 Victorian Acres Farm<br />
61 Watrin Orchard / Farm<br />
Market<br />
62 Windhover Farm<br />
* Map locations are approximate. * Map locations are approximate.<br />
August<br />
24, 25 & 26<br />
Look for <strong>the</strong> 2012 Entry Book<br />
Available online & at <strong>the</strong> CVEx Office<br />
201 - 580 Duncan Ave. Courtenay<br />
Deadline for entries: Aug. 15, 2012<br />
What are<br />
you entering<br />
this year?<br />
info@cvex 250.338.8177 www.cvex.ca<br />
Experience <strong>the</strong> bounty <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> <strong>and</strong> Vancouver<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong> have to offer.<br />
www.localscomoxvalley.com<br />
R E S T A U R A N T<br />
NORTHWEST RD.<br />
Prepared by Chef Ronald St. Pierre, CCC<br />
Reservations Recommended • Lunch & Dinner, Tuesday - Saturday 11-9 • 364 8th Street, Courtenay • 250-338-6493<br />
DENMAN RD.
24 2012 <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Growers Guide 2012 <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Growers Guide 25<br />
FArM to Fork tour North <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong><br />
OYSTER<br />
LORY RD.<br />
36<br />
MACAULAY<br />
RIVER<br />
RD.<br />
HAMM RD.<br />
ENDALL<br />
STURGESS<br />
Central Map on<br />
previous page<br />
45<br />
ISLAND HIGHWAY<br />
58<br />
55<br />
ISLAND<br />
RD.<br />
MIRACLE BEACH DR.<br />
7<br />
KELLAND RD.<br />
RAILWAY<br />
INLAND WAY<br />
STRATHC ONA PK W Y.<br />
HI<br />
GH<br />
Oyster River<br />
30<br />
47<br />
10<br />
15<br />
DZINI RD.<br />
1<br />
Saratoga Beach<br />
AVE.<br />
RIVER<br />
FARNHAM RD.<br />
SURGENOR<br />
HIGGINS<br />
HEAD<br />
FITZGERALD<br />
TYEE VALLEY<br />
Miracle Beach<br />
Provincial Park<br />
CONSTITUTION<br />
HOWARD<br />
QUARTERS<br />
TSOLUM<br />
DOVE<br />
SEAVIEW RD.<br />
Black Creek<br />
49<br />
12<br />
56<br />
NURMI RD.<br />
LARKIN<br />
W ILLIAMS BEACH<br />
MERVILLE<br />
RIVER RD.<br />
HECK ER<br />
TASMAN RD.<br />
RODGER<br />
SACKVILLE<br />
Merville<br />
17<br />
51<br />
31<br />
LEDIN GHAM<br />
ARMSTRONG<br />
ISLAND<br />
TSOLUM RIVER<br />
BURNS<br />
16<br />
HEADQUARTERS RD.<br />
PIERCY<br />
GREAVES<br />
RD.<br />
STAPLEY<br />
RENNIE RD.<br />
COLEMAN<br />
DARCY<br />
SMITH RD.<br />
CREEK RD. DOVE<br />
Wildwood<br />
Interpretive<br />
Forest<br />
29<br />
44<br />
RD.<br />
38<br />
HIGH<br />
EAGLES RD.<br />
26<br />
WAY<br />
BRIDG ES<br />
CESSFORD<br />
LEFT RD.<br />
GRAHAM<br />
CREEK RD.<br />
CONDENSORY RD.<br />
TASTE THE<br />
1 Alderlane Farmhouse<br />
Bakery<br />
5 Beaufort Vineyard<br />
<strong>and</strong> Estate Winery<br />
7 Bee Happy Farm<br />
9 Berry Best Farm<br />
10 Big D’s Bees<br />
12 Cedar Meadow Ranch<br />
15 Coastal Black Estate<br />
Winery<br />
WHITAKER<br />
RD.<br />
PICKERING<br />
RD.<br />
.<br />
9<br />
HARDY RD.<br />
5<br />
46<br />
RENNISON<br />
25<br />
VANIER<br />
5TH ST.<br />
McPHEE<br />
24<br />
CLARK<br />
LANGLOIS<br />
GRIEVE<br />
V ETERANS<br />
ST.<br />
BAT ES<br />
M EMORIAL<br />
Exhibition<br />
Grounds<br />
HUBAND RD.<br />
RYAN RD.<br />
RD.<br />
Seal Bay<br />
Regional Park<br />
<strong>and</strong> Forest<br />
The one your friends are talking about...<br />
Big enough to serve you, small enough to care<br />
Wide open, rolling fields lay beneath <strong>the</strong><br />
Beaufort Mountain range where producers<br />
yield <strong>the</strong>ir bounty. A drive through <strong>the</strong>se<br />
low lying forests <strong>and</strong> farm l<strong>and</strong>s will provide<br />
you access to naturally produced lamb, beef<br />
<strong>and</strong> chicken, abundant produce markets<br />
<strong>and</strong> farm st<strong>and</strong>s, plants, flowers <strong>and</strong> more.<br />
LERWICK RD.<br />
WAVELAND<br />
AUGUST<br />
PHILMONTE RD.<br />
BACK R<br />
RYAN<br />
Japanese Maples | Conifers | Grasses | Specimen Trees | Hedging<br />
Open Daily 10-5pm 250.703.0723<br />
6016 Headquarters Road, Courtenay (just past Smith Road)<br />
16 <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong><br />
Greenhouse<br />
17 D.K.T. Farm<br />
24 Fir Ridge Farm<br />
25 Freedom Farm<br />
26 Glen Alwin Farm<br />
29 Gunter Bros. Meat<br />
Co. Ltd.<br />
30 Gya Glyn Farm<br />
31 Halstead Farm<br />
36 Isl<strong>and</strong> Bison<br />
38 Kate’s Flowers<br />
44 Outback Nursery<br />
45 Paradise Meadows<br />
Poultry<br />
46 Paradise Plants<br />
Garden Centre<br />
47 Pattison Farms<br />
49 Rankeillour Farm<br />
51 Seaview Game Farm<br />
55 Stonecroft Farm<br />
56 Stoney Bog Farm<br />
58 Thompson Farms<br />
NDERTON RD.<br />
IDIENS<br />
ELENOR<br />
RD.<br />
GUTHRIE<br />
Ferry to Powell River<br />
* Map locations are approximate.<br />
MAYFAIR<br />
RITCHARD RD.<br />
Little<br />
River<br />
SINGING<br />
SANDS<br />
Lazo<br />
RD.<br />
LITT LE RIVER RD.<br />
<strong>Comox</strong><br />
<strong>Valley</strong><br />
Regional<br />
Airport<br />
KNIGHT RD.<br />
LAZO<br />
Gunter Bros. Meat Co. Ltd.<br />
29 Harry & Dennis Gunter<br />
for <strong>the</strong> health it<br />
Phone: 250-334-2960 or Toll Free: 1-888-593-7773<br />
Fax: 250-334-9580 • Email: gunbros@telus.net<br />
6200 Ledingham Road, Courtenay, BC<br />
Gunter Bros. is a third generation <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> business specializing in custom meat<br />
processing. We have facilities to process beef, pork, lamb <strong>and</strong> also exotic animals such<br />
as bison <strong>and</strong> fallow deer. Over <strong>the</strong> years we have developed a number of our very own<br />
homemade sausages, which we offer for sale along with homemade bacon, hams <strong>and</strong><br />
o<strong>the</strong>r cured meats. In our fresh showcase you can always find fresh local meat ready for<br />
your BBQ or oven.<br />
Gya Glyn Farm 30 Bill & Karen<br />
Phone: 250-337-4337<br />
8328 Isl<strong>and</strong> Hwy, Black Creek, BC V9J 1H6<br />
Naturally Grown, Naturally Good!<br />
Family farm <strong>and</strong> greenhouse producing fresh, BORDER???<br />
organically grown produce, bedding plants,<br />
veggies, herbs <strong>and</strong> much more. Products available: Asparagus, Beans, Rhubarb, Corn,<br />
Potatoes, Apples, Raspberries, Blackberries, <strong>and</strong> more. Raising pure-bred shorthorn<br />
cattle. Come visit our farm. Check <strong>the</strong> roadside sign for availability.<br />
RD.<br />
BORDER OR NO<br />
Tuesday-Friday 11am-5:30pm<br />
Saturday 9am-12pm at <strong>the</strong> Farmer’s Market<br />
1pm-4pm ‘Back in our Tin Town Shop’<br />
Come see us Saturday afternoons for<br />
free samples of our fresh pasta <strong>and</strong> sauce!<br />
TIRE & AUTO CENTRE<br />
ALIGNMENT & BALANCING<br />
BRAKES TUNE-UPS TIRES<br />
MUFFLERS BATTERIES<br />
CERTIFIED AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS<br />
250-338-6505 370 PUNTLEDGE RD, COURTENAY<br />
Serving <strong>the</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> for 31 Years<br />
INSERT PHOTO HERE<br />
eat<br />
BISON...<br />
for <strong>the</strong> health it<br />
“Enjoy <strong>the</strong> great taste <strong>and</strong><br />
health benefi ts of<br />
our Free Range,<br />
100% Grass Fed, Hormone<br />
& Antibiotic Free Bison!”<br />
Farm Gate Store:<br />
3100 Hamm Road,<br />
Black Creek, BC V9J 1B4<br />
(250) 650.9305
26 2012 <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Growers Guide 2012 <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Growers Guide 27<br />
<strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong><br />
AvAIlAbIlIty cHArt<br />
TASTE THE<br />
Vegetables J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />
Asparagus •••<br />
Beans ••• ••• ••• •••<br />
Beets ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••<br />
Broccoli ••• ••• ••• •••<br />
Cabbage ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••<br />
Carrots ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••<br />
Caulifl ower ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••<br />
Corn ••• ••• ••• ••• •••<br />
Cucumbers ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••<br />
Garlic ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••<br />
Herbs ••• ••• ••• •••<br />
Lettuce ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••<br />
Onions ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••<br />
Peas ••• •••<br />
Peppers ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••<br />
Potatoes ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••<br />
Pumpkins ••• •••<br />
Rhubarb ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••<br />
Salad Greens ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••<br />
Spinach ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••<br />
Squash ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••<br />
Rutabaga ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••<br />
Tomatoes ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••<br />
Berries J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />
Blackberries ••• •••<br />
Blueberries ••• ••• •••<br />
Cranberries ••• ••• •••<br />
Currants ••• •••<br />
Gooseberries ••• •••<br />
Raspberries ••• •••<br />
Strawberries ••• ••• ••• •••<br />
Tree Fruit J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />
Apples ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••<br />
Cherries •••<br />
Pears ••• ••• •••<br />
Plums ••• •••<br />
Nursery /Flowers J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />
Bedding Plants ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••<br />
Cut Flowers ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••<br />
Christmas Trees ••• •••<br />
Nursery Plants ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••<br />
LL BE DONATED TO THE CANADIAN RED CROSS JAPAN DISASTER RELIEF FUND<br />
RA COST, GOV’T LIQUOR STORE PRICES, PLENTY OF PARKING<br />
O<strong>the</strong>r J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />
Meat/Poultry ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••<br />
Seafood/Shellfi sh ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••<br />
BEST SELECTION OF BC VQA<br />
WINES NORTH OF VICTORIA!<br />
• No Mark Up –<br />
Govt. Store Prices!<br />
• Wine Tastings<br />
Fridays & Saturdays, no charge!<br />
• Open 7 Days Per Week<br />
250-871-1444 • Across from Future Shop<br />
www.courtenayvqawines.com<br />
British<br />
Columbia<br />
Certified<br />
Organic<br />
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
Halstead Farm 31 Merville:<br />
250-337-5589<br />
<strong>Comox</strong>:<br />
250-339-5321<br />
Email: halsteadfarm@gmail.com<br />
931 Williams Beach Road, Merville, B.C.<br />
Megan Halstead & Chris Hancock -<br />
931 Williams Beach Road, Merville<br />
Jim & Ann Hunter Mais -<br />
1845 Queens Ave., <strong>Comox</strong><br />
Certified Organic chicken, Berkshire pork, <strong>and</strong><br />
organic vegetable & herb bedding plants. Come visit<br />
us at <strong>the</strong> Saturday Market! <strong>Fresh</strong> or frozen whole<br />
chickens, bone-in or bone-out breasts, legs, thighs,<br />
drumsticks, <strong>and</strong> sausages available June through<br />
Thanksgiving. Plants available seasonally, especially<br />
heritage tomatoes <strong>and</strong> winter vegetables. Berkshire<br />
pork available by <strong>the</strong> side or in various cuts <strong>and</strong><br />
sausages. Nitrate free cured hams <strong>and</strong> bacon! Farm<br />
visits or farm gate sales available by appointment or<br />
buy direct from Ann in <strong>Comox</strong>!<br />
• Over 400 BC Wines To Choose • PUMPS From•<br />
CERTIFIED DESIGNER • PIPE<br />
• SPRINKLERS • ALUMINIUM FITTINGS • FILTERS<br />
• FREE Wine Tasting Fridays & Saturdays<br />
<strong>Fresh</strong><br />
• DRIP LINE • MICRO-IRRIGATION<br />
• Wine Tastings Fridays • Great & Selection Of Riedel Glassware<br />
Seafood<br />
Sats, no charge!<br />
• Huge Selection • Vinturi Of Aerators we offer a<br />
All Kinds, All <strong>the</strong> Time!<br />
Denman BC Ferry VQA L<strong>and</strong>ing Wines<br />
(Exit 101) Hwy 19 • Artisan Cheeses, Crackers, Spreads<br />
• H<strong>and</strong>crafted Artisan<br />
Open Cheese daily 9am & - Spreads 6 pm<br />
PARKSVILLE<br />
COURTENAY<br />
Tel: 250-335-1198 HUGE ASSORTMENT OF #12-1009 WINE ALLSBROOK RD<br />
4635 B MADRONA PLACE<br />
ACCESSORIES, ARTISAN CHEESE,<br />
PH 250.248.7028<br />
PH 250.338.5020<br />
SPREADS & CRACKERSFX<br />
250.248.7046<br />
• Door www.iritex.ca FX 250.338.5024<br />
250 prizes throughout 897 1093 <strong>the</strong> day!<br />
SATURDAY,<br />
401 Puntledge Road, Courtenay<br />
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
Hazel’s Creek Farm 32 Laura Agnew & Rob<br />
Holl<strong>and</strong>s<br />
Phone: 250-335-2625<br />
Email: laura@unionbaycatering.ca<br />
Website: www.unionbaycatering.ca<br />
550 McLeod Road, Union Bay, BC<br />
from<br />
IRITEX<br />
<strong>the</strong> pavement<br />
to <strong>the</strong> gravel<br />
PUMPS AND IRRIGATION INC.<br />
SERVING THE AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY WITH<br />
QUALITY PRODUCTS FOR OVER 21 YEARS.<br />
complete line of farm tires<br />
Organic eggs, berries & seasonal produce available at<br />
<strong>the</strong> farm st<strong>and</strong> in front of <strong>the</strong> garden. Hazel’s Creek<br />
Farm is also <strong>the</strong> home of As You Like It Products &<br />
Catering. We take great pleasure in using our produce,<br />
as well as o<strong>the</strong>r local farm products, to create wonderful<br />
gastronomic delights. We sell our specialty line of sauces,<br />
soups & preserves at <strong>the</strong> Saturday Farmer’s Market.<br />
Available this Fall - Duck Meat!<br />
British<br />
Columbia<br />
Certified<br />
Organic<br />
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
33 Hazelmere<br />
Farms<br />
Lijen <strong>and</strong> Sherlene Hua<br />
Phone: 250-336-2308<br />
Fax: 250-336-2308<br />
Email: h.sherlene@gmail.com<br />
Website: www.hazelmerefarm.blogspot.com<br />
3222 Grant Road, Courtenay<br />
Certified Organic Farm (PAC16-074)<br />
Mix vegetables include unique oriental kinds. Fruits<br />
include fig, white peach, hardy kiwi, sour cherry,<br />
black currant, raspberry, apple <strong>and</strong> pear. We also use<br />
local meat <strong>and</strong> our own vegetables for making pork<br />
<strong>and</strong> turkey wontons.<br />
IRITEX<br />
PUMPS AND IRRIGATION INC.<br />
SERVING THE AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY WITH<br />
QUALITY PRODUCTS FOR OVER 22 YEARS.<br />
• PUMPS<br />
• SPRINKLERS<br />
• DRIP LINE<br />
PARKSVILLE<br />
#12-1009 ALLSBROOK RD<br />
PH 250.248.7028<br />
FX 250.248.7046<br />
• CERTIFIED DESIGNER<br />
• ALUMINIUM FITTINGS<br />
• MICRO-IRRIGATION<br />
www.iritex.ca<br />
• PIPE<br />
• FILTERS<br />
COURTENAY<br />
4635 B MADRONA PLACE<br />
PH 250.338.5020<br />
FX 250.338.5024
28 2012 <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Growers Guide 2012 <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Growers Guide 29<br />
34 Innisfree<br />
Farm<br />
Thierry Vrain PhD, Soil<br />
Biologist & Chanchal<br />
Cabrera MSc, Medical<br />
Herbalist<br />
Phone: 250-336-8768<br />
Email: thierryv@telus.net<br />
Website: www.innisfreefarm.ca<br />
3636 Trent Rd, Royston V9N 9R4<br />
We are a natural lifestyles learning<br />
centre with residential internships,<br />
educational workshops <strong>and</strong> Horticulture<br />
Therapy summer camps for children.<br />
We grow culinary <strong>and</strong> medicinal herbs,<br />
flowers, berries, <strong>and</strong> vegetables. We<br />
run a subscription weekly box program<br />
from June to November <strong>and</strong> our Market<br />
St<strong>and</strong> is open also June to November.<br />
The farm has an apo<strong>the</strong>cary garden,<br />
a labyrinth <strong>and</strong> a meditation garden.<br />
Guided tours by request. See our banner<br />
in this edition.<br />
British<br />
Columbia<br />
Certified<br />
Organic<br />
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
Ironwood Farm 35 Bryne & Barbara Odegard<br />
Phone: 250-335-2557<br />
Email: ironwoodfarm@shaw.ca<br />
8301 Isl<strong>and</strong> Hwy South, Fanny Bay<br />
Established 1996. Certified Organic grown veggie, plants, fruit, <strong>and</strong> more.<br />
Farm st<strong>and</strong> open 1:00 pm onwards most days. Join us on Facebook at Ironwood Farm<br />
Certified Organic to see what’s current.<br />
<strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Agricultural Business of <strong>the</strong> Year Award 2011<br />
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong> Bison 36 Marc & Lisa Vance; Dick & Carol Watson<br />
Phone: 250-650-9303<br />
Email: sales@isl<strong>and</strong>bison.com • Website: www.isl<strong>and</strong>bison.com<br />
3100 Hamm Rd. Black Creek, B.C. V9J1B4<br />
Our family just recently purchased <strong>the</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong> Bison Farm in Beautiful Black Creek. We are<br />
excited to be here <strong>and</strong> be a part of <strong>the</strong> local farming community. Our bison are free ranging,<br />
100% grass fed, <strong>and</strong> are free of any added hormones or antibiotics. You can purchase our<br />
tasty bison at many of <strong>the</strong> local restaurants, smaller grocery stores, <strong>and</strong> at <strong>the</strong> Farmers<br />
Markets. Or take a country drive up Hamm Road <strong>and</strong> purchase right from our farm gate<br />
store. Eat bison for <strong>the</strong> health of it!<br />
Thank you girls.<br />
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong> Dahlias 37 Jack Bush<br />
Phone: 250-339-9985<br />
Email: beachwood6@shaw.ca<br />
1270 Mayfair Rd. <strong>Comox</strong> V9M 4C2<br />
Farmers Market, Saturday morn or located<br />
at <strong>the</strong> garden till June for tubers. Cut<br />
flowers for home or wedding occasions after<br />
mid-July. Come visit <strong>the</strong> garden till 4pm<br />
everyday or call to make an appointment.<br />
Colourful, Dazzling, Enjoy!<br />
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
Kate’s Flowers 38 Ka<strong>the</strong>rine Ramsey<br />
Phone: 250-338-2516<br />
6752 Rennie Rd, Courtenay<br />
*Moss Baskets<br />
*Mixed Baskets<br />
*Stuffers<br />
Available April through June at <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong><br />
Farmer’s Market <strong>and</strong> by appointment at <strong>the</strong><br />
greenhouse. Custom orders welcome.<br />
Maureen Hari<br />
Customer Service Manager/Directrice, Service á la clientéle<br />
BC Coast & Interior District<br />
Farm Credit Canada/Financement agricole Canada<br />
#301-5460 152 Street<br />
5460 152 Street, bureau 301<br />
Surrey, BC V3S 5J9<br />
tel: 604) 575-4268 Cell: (604) 722-6891 Fax: (604) 575-4260<br />
E-mail: maureen.hari@fcc-fac.ca<br />
www.isl<strong>and</strong>farms.com<br />
Advancing <strong>the</strong> business of agriculture. Pour lʼavenir de lʼagroindustrie.<br />
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
Little Orca Bakery 39 Hubert Gravoueille<br />
Phone: 250-334-9911<br />
Email: rhoj@shaw.ca<br />
#4-2441 Cousins Ave., Courtenay, BC<br />
Welcome to Little Orca Bakery. <strong>Fresh</strong>, friendly <strong>and</strong> french! Hubert, an excellent pastry<br />
chef, has a luscious selection of delectable pastry items for breakfast, lunch <strong>and</strong> snacks!<br />
Please browse his st<strong>and</strong> Saturday at <strong>the</strong> Courtenay Exhibition Grounds Farmers’ Market<br />
on Headquarters Rd, Wednesday at <strong>Comox</strong> Bay Farm as well as Sunday at <strong>the</strong> Campbell<br />
River Market.<br />
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
McClintock’s Farm 40 Gerry, Val & S<strong>and</strong>ra McClintock<br />
Phone: 250-334-4562<br />
Email: mcclin@isl<strong>and</strong>.net • Website: mcclintocksfarm.ca<br />
3419 Dove Creek Road, Courtenay<br />
Come out <strong>and</strong> try our U-pick.<br />
We offer abundant raspberries <strong>and</strong> blueberries in a family friendly atmosphere.<br />
Raspberries ready early July. Blueberries ready mid July.<br />
Open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, <strong>and</strong> Saturdays - 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.<br />
Please check website for updated berry info. Award winning sweet corn ready mid August<br />
at <strong>the</strong> Farmers’ Market. Catch a glimpse of our water buffalo grazing in <strong>the</strong> field. We are<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong>’s first water buffalo dairy.<br />
McGinnis Berry Crops Ltd.<br />
41 Richard & Mega McGinnis<br />
Phone: 250-338-1678<br />
Email: mcginnis@berrycrops.net • Website: www.berrycrops.net<br />
3583 Dove Creek Road, Courtenay<br />
Founding member of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Farmers’ Market.<br />
Raspberries <strong>and</strong> Blackberries: Mid to late July. Picked or U-pick.<br />
Also Black Currants - fresh <strong>and</strong> block frozen 40 pounds (18 kg) $50; 20lbs<br />
minimum order $30. Pre-order by telephone or email.<br />
1-800-387-3232<br />
www.fcc.ca<br />
202-2700 Beverly Street, Duncan, BC V9L 5C7<br />
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www.discovercomoxvalley.com
email.<br />
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SINCE<br />
1992<br />
42<br />
Morrison Creek<br />
Alpacas<br />
Theresa Schlagel<br />
Phone: 250-334-4527<br />
Email: mcalpacas@gmail.com<br />
4254 Miromar Road, Courtenay, BC<br />
Morrison Creek Alpacas offers 100% alpaca<br />
<strong>and</strong> alpaca blend batts, rovings, <strong>and</strong> yarns<br />
in a variety of colours <strong>and</strong> grades. Come<br />
meet <strong>the</strong> producers <strong>and</strong> snuggle up next to<br />
our very friendly animals. Please call ahead<br />
for ranch visits.<br />
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
Nature’s Way Farm 43 Marla Limousin & George<br />
Ehrler<br />
Phone: 250-338-9765<br />
Fax: 250-898-8597<br />
Email: marla@natureswayfarm.ca<br />
Website: www.natureswayfarm.ca<br />
4905 Darcy Road, Courtenay, B.C.<br />
You can find us at our Farm: June 1st to September<br />
8th, 1:00 - 6:00pm daily (closed Mondays), or at <strong>the</strong><br />
Farmer’s Market: Saturday <strong>and</strong> Wednesday.<br />
We specialize in blueberries, strawberries, garlic <strong>and</strong><br />
potatoes.<br />
Please call to preorder blueberries for quantities over 10<br />
lbs. If you choose not to order, you can still buy pints,<br />
2 lbs. <strong>and</strong> 5 lbs. at our farm st<strong>and</strong> or at <strong>the</strong> Farmers’<br />
Market.<br />
Natures Way Farm is <strong>the</strong> home of Blue Moon Estate<br />
Winery <strong>and</strong> Blue Moon Kitchen. Join us for an elegant<br />
<strong>and</strong> interesting Farm Dining experience during <strong>the</strong><br />
summer months with guest Chef Ronald of <strong>Local</strong>s<br />
Restaurant. Share with us our love of farming, passion<br />
for wine, <strong>and</strong> joy of cooking. To book <strong>and</strong> for fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />
details see our website.<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong> Farmers’ Alliance<br />
Supporting Agriculture<br />
on Vancouver Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Gulf Isl<strong>and</strong>s<br />
Founded by Isl<strong>and</strong> farmers<br />
in 2000, <strong>the</strong> mission of <strong>the</strong><br />
IFA is to ensure <strong>the</strong><br />
sustainability <strong>and</strong> growth<br />
of Isl<strong>and</strong>s agriculture.<br />
New! Summer Photo Contest!<br />
Take a photo of an IFA farm sign on<br />
location <strong>and</strong> email us your photo. Each<br />
unique sign qualifies as an entry. Contest<br />
ends first week of September. Visit our<br />
website for contest rules <strong>and</strong> prizes!<br />
www.isl<strong>and</strong>farmersalliance.org<br />
Closer is Better<br />
www.isl<strong>and</strong>farmersalliance.org<br />
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
Outback Nursery 44 Willems Family<br />
Fax: 250-703-0710<br />
Email: outback.nursery@gmail.com<br />
6016 Headquarters Road, Courtenay V9J 1M7<br />
Annette: 250-702-3417<br />
Roger: 250-702-3415<br />
Michelle: 250-702-4715<br />
Cody: 250-218-8015<br />
Messages: 250-703-0723<br />
We are a family owned <strong>and</strong> operated nursery with a<br />
large selection of l<strong>and</strong>scape materials growing in five (5)<br />
overflowing greenhouses <strong>and</strong> on numerous plots throughout<br />
<strong>the</strong> property. Grafted conifers <strong>and</strong> Japanese Maples are our<br />
specialty. We have an assortment of specimen trees <strong>and</strong><br />
ornamental trees <strong>and</strong> shrubs that will add instant impact<br />
to your l<strong>and</strong>scape design. Also available are deciduous <strong>and</strong><br />
evergreen trees, ferns, fruit trees <strong>and</strong> berry plants. We are<br />
open year-round (10:00am to 5:00pm everyday). One visit<br />
<strong>and</strong> you’ll agree we’re worth <strong>the</strong> drive. Come support your<br />
local grower! Located 7 km north of G.P. Vanier School<br />
between Smith <strong>and</strong> Crockett Roads. We now have Smart<br />
Phones so please try texting your questions to us.<br />
JEFF MCCALLUM<br />
VANCOUVER ISLAND FARM EQUIPMENT<br />
NEW & USED TRACTORS & FARM EQUIPMENT<br />
Your Bale Wrap Headquarters<br />
20” & 30” PLASTIC WRAP & NET WRAP<br />
ALWAYS IN STOCK • GOOD PRICING IN 2012!<br />
• MCHALE V660 BELT ROUND BALER, PROVEN BEST ON MARKET, 30"-66" BALES,<br />
EXCEEDS 30T/HR DRY HAY OR WET, USED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48,000<br />
• NEW TRAILED MOWER CONDITIONERS NOW WITH UP TO $1500 CASH BACK<br />
FROM KUHN! STANDARD OPTIONS YOU PAY FOR ON OTHER BRANDS . . FROM $20,000<br />
• ARRIVING SOON.1995 JD 2955 90 HP 4X4 W/LOADER.OPEN STATION . . . . . . . 25,000<br />
• KUHN ROUND BALER 4 X 5, DEMO AVAILABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CALL!<br />
• KUHN KNIGHT VERTICAL MIXER, 480 CU FT, USED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,000<br />
• KUHN 5202 THA TEDDER, USED, HYD FOLD, 17' 1" FOUR BASKET, HD . . . . . . . 8,000<br />
• KUHN GA3201 GM ROTARY RAKE, 10' 6" WORKING WIDTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,500<br />
• KUHN GA4521 GTH ROTARY RAKE,14' 9" WKG WIDTH, NEEDS 35 HP . . . . . . . 13,000<br />
• KUHN FC303GL HVY DUTY MOWER CONDITIONER, 3M CUT, GYRO HITCH,<br />
540 OR 1000 PTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CALL<br />
• KVERNLAND BALE WRAPPER ELECTRIC O/HYD CONTROLS, OLDER, WELL KEPT . 9,500<br />
• MCHALE R5 ROUND BALE HANDLER, 2 MOVING ARMS, SMALL,<br />
OPERATOR FRIENDLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,500<br />
• NEW HOLLAND BALE WRAPPER 837P, SIDE TIP,30" PLASTIC.NEAR NEW . . . . . . 13,500<br />
• PROMAC 36" BUSH CUTTER..FOR EXCAVATOR OR BACK HOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,500<br />
• PARTS FROM A JD 590D EXCAVATOR,CYLINDERS,ETC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CALL!<br />
SIGN<br />
rUP<br />
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ISLAND FARMERS:<br />
List your equipment for sale<br />
for FREE! Email for info!<br />
BALE & NET WRAP ALWAYS IN STOCK!<br />
BEST PRICE ON TOP QUALITY PLASTIC!<br />
jeffmc@shaw.ca<br />
250-616-6427 or 250-758-8454<br />
DEUTZ <strong>and</strong><br />
McCORMICK<br />
TRACTORS of<br />
ALL SIZES<br />
MAY 2012<br />
2 X 5.25<br />
Ben V<strong>and</strong>erhorst, CA & Joe Renooy, CA<br />
Thinking Forward:<br />
Homegrown Business Strategies<br />
for your Farm.<br />
Thinking Forward means monitoring your farm’s performance to ensure you reach your full potential<br />
year after year. It’s about knowing your cost of production <strong>and</strong> market risks so you can position your<br />
operation effectively. Thinking forward is knowing who to turn to for advice that’ll get you results<br />
now <strong>and</strong> over <strong>the</strong> long-term. At MNP, Joe Renooy will help you think forward by underst<strong>and</strong>ing your<br />
goals <strong>and</strong> delivering farm business strategies that go beyond traditional accounting. From tax <strong>and</strong><br />
transition planning, to ensuring you maximize your AgriInvest <strong>and</strong> AgriStability claims, Joe will work<br />
closely with you to enhance your profitability <strong>and</strong> manage risk.<br />
Move your operation<br />
McHALE<br />
forward.<br />
LINE OF<br />
Contact Joe Renooy, CA at 778.225.7234 or joe.renooy@mnp.ca.<br />
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& NET WRAP<br />
IN STOCK<br />
GOOD PRICING IN 2012!<br />
ACCOUNTING CONSULTING TAX MNP.ca
32 2012 <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Growers Guide 2012 <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Growers Guide 33<br />
Paradise Meadows Poultry<br />
45 Gordon & Tracey Petes<br />
Phone: 250-897-6902 C: 250-897-6902<br />
Email: nobletracey@aol.com<br />
8486 B Isl<strong>and</strong> Hwy. Black Creek, BC<br />
Facebook: ParadiseMeadowsPoultry<br />
We are a fully licensed facility. We slaughter custom <strong>and</strong> our birds, <strong>and</strong> turkeys.<br />
We have fresh every week, open Wednesday <strong>and</strong> Saturday, 9 to 5.<br />
Phone Gord 250-897-8008 or Tracey 250-897-6902<br />
Rae & Frank Brett<br />
YES Owner/Operator Leana Richardson is still<br />
busy at it. Here are some of <strong>the</strong> items she is growing this year.<br />
Paradise Plants Garden Centre<br />
46 Iain & Cass<strong>and</strong>ra Haigh<br />
Phone: 250-897-3898<br />
Website: www.paradiseplants.ca<br />
2480 Hardy Road, Courtenay<br />
Paradise Plants is a full service garden centre featuring trees, shrubs, rhodos, roses,<br />
perennials, <strong>and</strong> hanging baskets. Our design team designs <strong>and</strong> installs gardens including<br />
ponds, patios, irrigation walls <strong>and</strong> of course amazing plants! Seasonal vegetables, rhubarb,<br />
raspberry <strong>and</strong> blueberry crops are available.<br />
We’re open from<br />
September 15 to November 30<br />
Thursday to Monday<br />
7:30-9:30am Customer Apple Delivery<br />
2:30-4:30pm Same Day Juice Pick-up<br />
FRESH DELICIOUS APPLE JUICE!<br />
7590 Armstrong Road, Merville scrumpysapplepress@gmail.com<br />
• 27 varieties of Hydranea including Mars,<br />
Next Generation Pistachio, Double Delights Star<br />
Gazer; Freedom; Peace And Wedding Gown,<br />
Pinky Winky, Bombshell And Incredible.<br />
Vancouver Isl<strong>and</strong>s<br />
• Hardy Coreopsis Garnet, Ruby Frost And<br />
Star Cluster<br />
on production<br />
• 20+ varieties of Hosta<br />
• 40+ varieties of Grasses<br />
• 20+ varieties of Hellebore<br />
And much much more. COME CHECK US OUT.<br />
We offer a full range of succulents <strong>and</strong><br />
1886 Wavel<strong>and</strong> Road 250-339-3565<br />
a few cacti that are cold <strong>and</strong> wet hardy,<br />
Opening Fall 2012<br />
Call us for Details<br />
250-337-8592<br />
is “Monika Italic” typeface found in Internet Fonts folder<br />
Sun & Mon, 10:30-4:30, Wed & Sat, 1:00-4:30. All o<strong>the</strong>r days 9-4:30. Hours change later in season.<br />
British<br />
Columbia<br />
Certified<br />
Organic<br />
Pattison Farms 47 Gerry & Dagmar Pattison<br />
Phone: 250-337-8738<br />
Fax: 250-337-8772<br />
Email: patfarm@telus.net<br />
Website: www.pattisonfarms.com<br />
2124 Dzini Road, Black Creek, BC<br />
We are a certified organic vegetable farm, located in <strong>the</strong> heart of Black Creek. Come <strong>and</strong><br />
visit our Farm St<strong>and</strong> open May - October, 7 days a week from 9am to 6pm. In <strong>the</strong> spring<br />
we have vegetable starts available for <strong>the</strong> home gardener, <strong>and</strong> many varieties of fresh<br />
vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, greens, peppers, beets, beans, fresh cut<br />
basil, summer <strong>and</strong> winter squash, throughout <strong>the</strong> growing season. Fruit also available:<br />
apples, pears, <strong>and</strong> rasperries.<br />
Check out our website, or find us on Facebook!<br />
Certified organic by P.A.C.S. #16-115<br />
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
Prontissima Pasta 48 Sarah Walsh<br />
Phone: 250-338-3636<br />
Email: gourmet@prontissimapasta.com<br />
Website: www.prontissimapasta.com<br />
2384 Unit C, Rosewall Crescent, Courtenay, BC<br />
A taste of Italy in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong>! Prontissima Pasta makes a variety of fresh pasta,<br />
pesto <strong>and</strong> sauces that you can buy at <strong>the</strong> Farmer’s Market between 9am-12pm Saturday<br />
mornings. Our products are all natural <strong>and</strong> preservative free, made with love right in<br />
Courtenay! Pick some up for a quick, healthy, gourmet meal.<br />
<strong>Valley</strong> Succulents<br />
250.465.1338<br />
Regular Hours<br />
Fri: 12pm-5pm, Sat: 1pm-5pm, Sun: 10am-4pm<br />
Or by appointment | www.valleysucculents.ca<br />
suitable for Vancouver Isl<strong>and</strong>’s wet <strong>and</strong><br />
cold winter wea<strong>the</strong>r. 2210 Anderton Rd., <strong>Comox</strong> B.C.<br />
<strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong><br />
Horticultural Society<br />
Cultivating gardeners’<br />
interests since 1979<br />
Membership $15.00/year<br />
Monthly meetings:<br />
Third Monday each month<br />
7:30pm Florence Filberg Centre<br />
Expert Speakers <strong>and</strong> Presenters<br />
Plant Sales / Garden Tours<br />
Master Gardeners<br />
Contact: Box 3443 Courtenay, V9N 5N5<br />
www.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca<br />
<strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong><br />
Horticultural Society<br />
Gardens<br />
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A two day celebration of some of <strong>the</strong><br />
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Saturday, June 23<br />
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10 am to 4 pm<br />
Tickets $15.00<br />
available at:<br />
COURTENAY<br />
Art Knapp Plantl<strong>and</strong><br />
Home & Garden Gate<br />
COMOX<br />
Blue Heron Books • The Cottage Gardener<br />
Videos ‘n More • The Plant Collector<br />
CUMBERLAND<br />
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CAMPBELL RIVER<br />
Lady Bug Greenhouses &<br />
Design Services<br />
QUALICUM<br />
Arrowsmith Greenhouses
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Rankeillour Farm 49 David & Jennifer Millard<br />
Phone: 250-337-0202<br />
Email: rfarm@telus.net<br />
Box 242, 7493 Howard Rd. Merville, B.C. V0R2M0<br />
Pasture raised free range chickens, turkeys, <strong>and</strong> eggs. Non-medicated<br />
all veggie feed. Available at <strong>the</strong> Farmers Market or from <strong>the</strong> farm by<br />
appointment.<br />
River Meadow Nursery<br />
50 & Turf<br />
Ka<strong>the</strong>rine & Nicolas Samsom<br />
Email: rmn@rivermeadownursery.com<br />
Website: www.rivermeadownursery.com<br />
3125 Piercy Avenue, Courtenay, B.C.<br />
Turf Farm: 250-338-8354 • Nursery: 250-338-4111<br />
We grow over 100 varieties of trees <strong>and</strong> shrubs on our 60 acres in <strong>the</strong><br />
City of Courtenay. High quality locally grown trees, shrubs, hedging for<br />
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We Want to inspire You<br />
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Discover <strong>the</strong> Taste of<br />
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Guided tours of farms, food<br />
producers <strong>and</strong> wineries<br />
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We GroW & sell ...<br />
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Open 7 Days • 9am-5pm • <strong>and</strong>erton@shaw.ca • 339-4726<br />
2012 Anderton Road, <strong>Comox</strong> (on <strong>the</strong> way to <strong>the</strong> Powell River Ferry)<br />
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
Seaview Game Farm 51 Paul Pfleger<br />
Phone: 250-337-5182 Fax: 250-337-5231<br />
Email: info@seaviewgamefarm.com<br />
1392 Seaview Road, Black Creek, B.C. V9J 1J7<br />
Farm-raised venison, beef, fresh produce <strong>and</strong> value-added products are available<br />
in our retail store <strong>and</strong> at <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Farmers Market. Located on <strong>the</strong> ocean,<br />
our 168 acre farm offers unique accommodation in an Oceanside Yurt as well<br />
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events. Summer tours on <strong>the</strong> farm consist of a tractor pulled cart; a visit to our<br />
petting/mini-farm, <strong>the</strong> greenhouses <strong>and</strong> gardens. Call ahead for store hours <strong>and</strong><br />
tour availablility: 250-337-5182<br />
Seeds <strong>Food</strong> Market 52 Tina <strong>and</strong> Jim Willard-Stepan<br />
Phone: 250-336-0129<br />
Website: www.seedsfoodmarket.ca<br />
2733A Dunsmuir Ave., Cumberl<strong>and</strong>, BC<br />
Visit this charming small-town Green Grocer for an opportunity to buy locally<br />
grown <strong>and</strong> manufactured food from all over Vancouver Isl<strong>and</strong>.<br />
We carry a wide selection of fresh produce, local meats <strong>and</strong> fish, as well as<br />
deli items, baked goods <strong>and</strong> dry goods. Bringing farm market products to<br />
Cumberl<strong>and</strong> 7 days a week. Located on <strong>the</strong> corner of Dunsmuir <strong>and</strong> 3rd Street.<br />
Shamrock Farm 53 Mike <strong>and</strong> Shannon Farrell<br />
Phone: 250-339-1671<br />
Email: farrell8@telus.net<br />
Website: www.shamrockfarm.ca<br />
2276 Anderton Road, <strong>Comox</strong><br />
Shamrock Farm is open daily in October during <strong>the</strong><br />
annual PUMPKIN harvest. Visit <strong>the</strong> massive u-pick<br />
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dozens of pumpkin varieties <strong>and</strong> friendly barnyard<br />
animals. Farm tours available.<br />
Shamrock Farm also grows gourmet garlic, lavender,<br />
<strong>and</strong> lavender products <strong>and</strong> orchard apples in our<br />
fields. We make 100% natural goat’s milk soap with<br />
fresh milk from our herd of healthy goats. Farmhouse<br />
preserves are made with fruits grown in our gardens.<br />
We believe in <strong>the</strong> small family farm, humane <strong>and</strong><br />
loving treatment of our animals <strong>and</strong> sustainable<br />
organic farming practices.<br />
Shamrock Farms opens October 1st to 31st , 10am to 5pm.<br />
Roadside farm st<strong>and</strong> open late June to September.<br />
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We’re here to help you succeed<br />
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your farm or build a fence. But it does mean we can provide<br />
funding for projects to help BC’s agriculture industry deal with<br />
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54 Sieffert<br />
Farm Market<br />
(Lazo & Tyee<br />
Farm Ltd.)<br />
Bob & Charlene<br />
Seiffert & Chris<br />
Edwards<br />
Phone: 250-339-2988<br />
Fax: 250-339-0788<br />
720 Knight Road, <strong>Comox</strong><br />
V9M 3T3<br />
We grow <strong>and</strong> pick fresh daily a variety<br />
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<strong>and</strong> greenhouses, including tomatoes,<br />
cucumbers, lettuce, spinach, carrots,<br />
beets, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage,<br />
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onal Grade.<br />
September <strong>and</strong> 10am to 5pm October<br />
<strong>and</strong> November. For potatoes during<br />
<strong>the</strong> winter, please give us a call.<br />
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
Stonecroft Farm 55 Glen & Kathy Beaton<br />
Phone: 250-337-2040<br />
Fax: 250-337-5229<br />
Email: glen<strong>and</strong>kathybeaton@live.com<br />
Website: stonecorftbc.com<br />
2165 Kell<strong>and</strong> Road, Black Creek, BC<br />
Stoney Bog Farm 56 Carl Goldscheider & Cyneth McKinnon<br />
Phone: 250-337-1910 or 250-218-4702<br />
Email: stoneybogfarm@gmail.com<br />
Box 65, 7522 Isl<strong>and</strong> Highway, Merville, BC<br />
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September. Seasonal vegetables <strong>and</strong> heritage tomatoes also available. Coloured<br />
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1992<br />
59 <strong>Valley</strong><br />
Succulents<br />
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Courtenay<br />
<strong>Valley</strong> Succulents is a cacti <strong>and</strong><br />
succulent specialty nursery located<br />
at 2210 Anderton on <strong>the</strong> way to<br />
<strong>the</strong> Little River Ferry. We grow a<br />
wide range of plants suitable for<br />
<strong>the</strong> collector or novice alike. Visit<br />
us at <strong>the</strong> Farmers Market Saturday<br />
mornings or come by <strong>the</strong> nursery.<br />
Hours are Fridays 12 to 5; Saturdays<br />
1 to 5; Sundays 10 to 4. Visit us<br />
online at www.<strong>Valley</strong>Succulents.ca
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SINCE<br />
1992<br />
Victorian Acres 60 Farm<br />
David <strong>and</strong> S<strong>and</strong>y Todd<br />
Phone: 250-338-4964<br />
Fax: 250-338-6178<br />
Email: dasatodd@telus.net<br />
Website: www.victorianacresfarm.ca<br />
3964 Dove Creek Road,<br />
Courtenay V9J 1S1<br />
Victorian Acres farm is located in <strong>the</strong> heart of<br />
Dove Creek - only 5 minutes from downtown<br />
Courtenay.<br />
A local family farm that has been providing<br />
<strong>the</strong> best of quality farm products to<br />
businesses <strong>and</strong> residents in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong><br />
for <strong>the</strong> past 17+ years.<br />
All of our products are organically raised with<br />
no growth hormones or meds.<br />
Available for sale - Grass-fed Beef, Chickens,<br />
eggs, Turkeys <strong>and</strong> Hay Sales.<br />
Best to book your Thanks Giving or Christmas<br />
Turkeys now as we sell out every year.<br />
Welcome to our farm!<br />
See us at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Farmers Market<br />
2901 Moray Ave. & 29th St.<br />
Courtenay, BC V9N 7S7<br />
P: 250-897-3302<br />
www.southcountryfeed.ca<br />
SINCE<br />
1992<br />
Watrin Orchard / 61 Farm Market<br />
Larry & Angelina Watrin<br />
Phone: 250-339-7784 or<br />
Cell: 250-702-2772<br />
Email: lrwatrin@shaw.ca<br />
1507 Philmonte Rd., <strong>Comox</strong> V9M 4B2<br />
Open 10am - 5pm (July - Nov),<br />
Saturdays 1 - 5pm. Closed Sunday<br />
We are located at <strong>the</strong> corner of Anderton & Philmonte Road,<br />
in rural <strong>Comox</strong>. Our farm is uncertified organic <strong>and</strong> we strive<br />
to produce <strong>and</strong> sell high quality fruit <strong>and</strong> vegetables. We<br />
produce a wide variety of apples, cherries, pears <strong>and</strong> plums.<br />
Some of our vegetable specialties, in season, are garlic <strong>and</strong><br />
rhubarb. In addition, we offer our Orchard Honey, honey<br />
products, apple cider vinegar, local farm fresh eggs, a wide<br />
variety of delicious jams, jellies <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r preserves. From<br />
our own apple trees we produce <strong>and</strong> offer 100% natural<br />
apple juice. Custom juicing of apples from o<strong>the</strong>r growers is<br />
also available. Please come visit us at our orchard, or at our<br />
booth at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Farmer’s Market on Saturdays<br />
or Sundays at <strong>the</strong> Pier Street Farmer’s Market in Campbell<br />
River.<br />
ORGANIC &<br />
NON-GMO<br />
gardening<br />
products.<br />
Livestock Feed<br />
Hay Wood Stove Pellets<br />
Pet <strong>Food</strong> & Supplies<br />
Veterinarian Supplies<br />
Fencing Gates<br />
Horse Tack <strong>and</strong> Posts<br />
Meat Piez<br />
THE GOURMET PIE Individually<br />
H<strong>and</strong> Made <strong>and</strong> Frozen Ready For<br />
YOUR Experience of Oven <strong>Fresh</strong>ness.<br />
Come visit us at <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Farmers<br />
Market for a tasty sample<br />
Windhover Farm 62 John <strong>and</strong> Andrea Burch<br />
Phone: 250-338-7750<br />
Email: burch@isl<strong>and</strong>.net<br />
Website: www.comoxvalleyberries.com<br />
3499 Dove Creek Rd.<br />
U-pick <strong>and</strong> We-pick strawberries, raspberries, <strong>and</strong> blueberries.<br />
Pastured eggs <strong>and</strong> chicken, pumpkin, squash, <strong>and</strong> more.<br />
Open June to October. Check our website for 2012 opening<br />
dates, hours, <strong>and</strong> farm news.<br />
Now in our sixth season of growing, we look forward to seeing<br />
you this summer. Located in beautiful Dove Creek just 5 minutes<br />
from Downtown Courtenay.<br />
OUR PIE MENU, ALL PIES CONTAIN ONION<br />
Steak & Kidney<br />
Steak & Mushroom Burg<strong>and</strong>y<br />
Beef In Guinnis<br />
Aussie Pie<br />
Chicken & Mushroom In Cider<br />
Chicken Mushroom With Apple<br />
Shepherds Pie<br />
FOR THE VEGETARIAN:<br />
Scallop Cheesy Potato With Mushroom<br />
Cheese Potato And Onion<br />
Fruit Pies<br />
Choices change<br />
every week<br />
meatpiez@hotmail.com • (250) 926-9091 • Toll Free 1.877.277.9555 1769 South Alder St, Campbell River<br />
Coastal Black<br />
Estate Winery<br />
Take a Break from <strong>the</strong> Grape<br />
2186 Endall Road, Black Creek, BC<br />
250-337-8325 | coastalblack.ca<br />
Apples With Butter Ripple Schnapps<br />
From dry <strong>and</strong> crisp to bold <strong>and</strong> intense, our h<strong>and</strong>-crafted fruit wines<br />
<strong>and</strong> meads are a unique Isl<strong>and</strong> taste. Tour our family owned <strong>and</strong><br />
operated vineyard <strong>the</strong>n sample our award winning fruit wines <strong>and</strong><br />
meads as you relax in our West Coast inspired tasting room.<br />
Find our wines at private liquor stores throughout Vancouver Isl<strong>and</strong>.<br />
<strong>Local</strong>ly Grown Berries<br />
Our 80 acres of blackberries makes us <strong>the</strong> largest cultivated<br />
blackberry farm in all of Canada, with an additional 20 acres of<br />
blueberries <strong>and</strong> raspberries. Find our fresh berries at your<br />
local retailer.<br />
Our Pie Menu for DINNER, LUNCH, take-to<br />
All Pies contain Onion<br />
STEAK & KIDNEY: Chunks of kidney for th<br />
STEAK & MUSHROOM BURGANDY: Chunk<br />
BEEF IN GUINNIS: Leanest of Ground Beef<br />
AUSSIE PIE: Leanest of Ground Beef with<br />
CHICKEN & MUSHROOM IN CIDER: Chicke<br />
Cider.<br />
CHICKEN MUSHROOM WITH APPLE : Ch<br />
extra zip.<br />
SHEPHERDS PIE: Lean ground beef, vege
Visit www.cswm.ca/sfy<br />
to download or view <strong>the</strong><br />
“Shape Your Future” guide<br />
to get details on <strong>the</strong>se events.<br />
Calendar of Events<br />
All workshops <strong>and</strong> events are FREE <strong>and</strong> open to <strong>the</strong> public. Workshops <strong>and</strong><br />
events related to pesticide alternatives have also been included as part of<br />
<strong>the</strong> CVRD's "NatureWorks" pesticide education <strong>and</strong> awareness program.<br />
COMPOSTING / GARDENING NATURE WORKS SPECIAL EVENTS / DATES<br />
June<br />
2 On Location at Oceans Day (CR)<br />
2 Help! Bambi Ate My Plants (CV)<br />
2 Power of R: Rethink & Reuse - On <strong>and</strong> Outside<br />
<strong>the</strong> Box (CR)<br />
3-9 Canadian Environment Week<br />
9 Bag <strong>the</strong> Bad Guys – Alternative Methods for<br />
Disease <strong>and</strong> Insect Control (CV)<br />
9 Household Hazardous Waste Clean Up Event –<br />
Hornby Isl<strong>and</strong> Transfer Station<br />
10 Household Hazardous Waste Clean Up Event –<br />
Denman Isl<strong>and</strong> Marcus Isbister Old School Centre<br />
16 On Location at <strong>the</strong> Diversity Fair (CR)<br />
23-24 On Location at <strong>the</strong> Quadra Isl<strong>and</strong> Quilt <strong>and</strong><br />
Garden Tour<br />
23 Composting <strong>the</strong> Gene Revolution: GMOs in <strong>the</strong><br />
Garden (CV)<br />
July<br />
1 Happy Canada Day - CV education centre closed<br />
7-8 Campbell River Art Gallery Garden Tour (CR)<br />
14 Ladybug Release (CR)<br />
21 Medicinal Plant Walk (CV)<br />
21 Straw Bale Gardening (CR)<br />
25-26 Campbell River Art Gallery Garden Tour<br />
26 BC Used Oil Summer Ambassadors on location (CV)<br />
28 Stuff Busters (CV)<br />
August<br />
11 Worm Bin Workshop (CR)<br />
11 Organic Waste Collection (CV)<br />
18 Worm Bin Workshop (CV)<br />
25 It’s All About Compost (CV)<br />
25 Ladybug Release (CR)<br />
For more information about composting visit: www.cswm.ca/composting<br />
September<br />
6 Master Composter Course (CV)<br />
- Also on September 13, 20, 27<br />
8 Gardeners Roundtable Discussion (CR)<br />
9 On Location at Pier St. Market (CR)<br />
15 Saving Seeds for <strong>the</strong> Future (CV/CR)<br />
22 Putting your Garden to Bed (CV)<br />
28 Great Pumpkin Weigh-In (CV)<br />
29 Pruning for Production <strong>and</strong> Disease Control (CV)<br />
October<br />
6 Putting Your Garden to Bed (CR)<br />
7 Thanksgiving Sunday – CV education<br />
centre closed<br />
13 Growing Winter Crops (CR)<br />
15-21 Waste Reduction Week<br />
November<br />
2&5 Campbell River Pumpkin Smash (CR)<br />
3&4 <strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Pumpkin Smash (CV)<br />
Locations<br />
<strong>Comox</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> compost education centre<br />
4795 Headquarters Road<br />
Courtenay, BC<br />
250-898-1086<br />
Campbell River compost education centre<br />
228 South Dogwood Street<br />
Campbell River, BC<br />
(across from Strathcona Gardens recreation complex)<br />
250-287-1625<br />
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