Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm recently had the pleasure of touring Fruits and Shoots Plant Farm in Chilliwack, where he was hosted by Jack, a passionate plantsman with a background in landscaping and design. This nursery offers a distinct approach to plant cultivation, combining ornamental expertise with edible gardening, all while prioritizing sustainability and…
Dahlias are a favorite among gardeners and flower enthusiasts alike, prized for their stunning blooms and vibrant colors. At Three Daughters Dahlias in Mission, British Columbia, an urban flower farm grows these beauties right in the heart of a residential neighborhood. Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm caught up with Kama, the farmer behind this…
Recently, I had the privilege of visiting Select Roses, the renowned nursery owned and operated by celebrated rose breeder Brad Jalbert. Brad is not only a local legend in British Columbia but also a globally recognized figure in the world of rose breeding. His roses are distributed by leading nurseries worldwide, including in the United…
While on the farm, feel free to stop by and visit the tiny chapel near the rose garden. There’s at least one other wayside chapel that notably claims the title of the “Smallest Chapel in the World” – but with all due respect ours is much smaller! Not that anyone is really counting… As noted…
If you are travelling some distance to visit Fraser Valley Rose Farm, why not pair your trip with a fun outing along the way and explore the surrounding areas north of the Fraser River? We have curated a list highlighting popular destinations including hiking, shopping, sightseeing, dining and family fun activities. Be sure to check…
(First published in the Roses-Canada Quarterly Journal) The farmers’ market might seem a slightly off-key place to sell roses. There among the hand-crafted soaps and blackberry honey, the beaded jewellery and ancient grains bread, I know I seemed a little out of place. Don’t get me wrong. You’d sometimes find a vendor who offered a…
Public Speaking One of my favorite ways to get the message out about roses is to speak with garden clubs (online or in person). I ask a speaking fee of $150 for an in-person event at local clubs. I’m quite happy to bring along plants for sale, and I can set up online ordering in…
I’ve spent a lot of time at the local Farmers Market here in Mission BC – and I’ve made the rounds at other local community markets as well. My time as a vendor has given me a lot of respect for what the local food movement is about. The more I look at it, the…
Selling plants at the farmers market is never dull, and occasionally, it sparks lively and thought-provoking discussions. Recently, a customer approached me with a challenge about one of the plants I sell: butterfly weed, also known as milkweed, from the genus Asclepias. Specifically, he questioned the relevance of promoting Asclepias as the host plant for…
Five years ago, this farm was a blank slate to us. From the time we finished clearing the brush on the north end of the property, we’ve been in an ongoing process of adding defining features: the squash field, the children’s play area, the winter garden – and the rose garden was actually one of…
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