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The Start of Our Rose Farm
(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…
Events
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…
Daytrips and Activities Near Nicomen Island
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…
What Gardeners Could Learn From the Local Food Movement
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…