The Berry Farm with Great Taste!
It’s spring time and we’re busy on the farm preparing for the next berry season. In the past months we’ve pruned thousands of currant and gooseberry bushes. Now, we’re just finishing cleaning up all of those clippings as the leaves and blossoms begin to pop.
As many of you may be aware, our bee and pollinator populations are in decline. They are starving because there is not enough nectar in the summer months. If we all work together, we can turn this situation around. Pollinators are vital to our local food supply. The Peninsula & Area Agricultural Commission (PAAC) is […]
From everybody here at Silver Rill Berry Farm, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Don’t miss your Favourite Farm Girl this weekend at the Saanich Fairgrounds, 1528 Stelly’s X Road, for the Christmas in the Manger Craft Fair. Not only will she have lots of her speciality – Black Currant Concentrate – but there will also be plenty of freshly baked black currant scones and pies. They make […]
Don’t miss your Favourite Farm Girl this Saturday at the Christmas at the Lake Craft Fair. Presented by the Prospect Lake and District Community Association, this is a popular craft fair that offers a number of great opportunities to get a jump on that holiday shopping. The Craft Fair runs from 10 a.m. until 4 […]
First let me thank those of you who braved the weather last week and came to the market – it was challenging day for all! There was a significant shift in the forecast Friday afternoon after the decision to set up on the field had been made. So this week we will be in the […]
Don’t miss your Favourite Farm Girl at the Saanich Fair this Labour Day weekend! She’s been working hard and you’ll have a great selection of our farm fresh products to choose from. Silver Rill Berry Farm will be in our regular spot in the DFMA members-only special farmers market, located near Gate 8. This family-friendly […]
This Saturday the Peninsula Country Market will share the field with the Central Saanich Family Festival, presented by the Saanichton Village Association (saanichtonvillage.ca). It’s all the usual farm fresh flavour plus special activities for kids. Race giant hamster balls down a track or play in a Bouncy Castle from Games2U. Take on the challenge of the […]
If you missed your Favourite Farm Girl on CTV’s Foodie Friday with Bruce Williams have no fear, you can check out the segment online. http://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=925547&binId=1.1180928&playlistPageNum=1
Don’t miss your Favourite Farm Girl with Bruce Williams in the Foodie Friday feature on CTV Vancouver Island. The episode feature Silver Rill Berry Farm will air Friday, Aug. 5.
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