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Anthocyanins and Polyphenols
If you haven’t seen the July issue of Seaside Magazine, there is a great feature on the benefits of currants and other berries grown locally.
If you didn’t get a hardcopy, check out the link here – the article is on page 55.
Crop Update
The cherries are ripe and the currants are right behind them!
We have a very limited supply of sour cherries left, if you would like some, please call the farm right away to place an order (250-652-5227).
We have sweet cherries available almost daily while supplies last – if you’re in the area look for our white and red cherry signs.
We will also begin picking currants this weekend (if all goes according to plan) and will have some fresh berries Saturday at the Peninsula Country Market.
PEARL Magazine
We were also mentioned in the June/July issue of PEARL Magazine. Check out this great feature and tips on what to do with berries – spoiler – they’re not just for dessert!
You can find the issue online here (page 10).
Seaside Magazine
Did you see us featured in the June 2019 issue of Seaside Magazine?
If you missed it, fear not, you can check out the article online here. If you do have a hardcopy, flip to page 61.
Crop Update
It won’t be too long now, we’re starting to see some colour on the berries, especially the cherries! The cherries will likely be ready in early July and the currants are on track for mid-July. If you’d like to place an order for fresh fruit, please call the farm at 250-652-5227.
Andrew’s Strawberries
Andrew has the BEST strawberries on the Saanich Peninsula and these beauties are ready! You can find them at our second location (Andrew’s patch) at 6469 Welch Road in Central Saanich.
A little history
Pamela Fox comes from a farming family that has a long history on the Saanich Peninsula. Her grandparents came over from England in the early 1900s and loved the area so much, they soon brought over their parents, Pamela’s great-grandparents.
They had a dairy farm near Butchart Garden’s and before that, milked Jersey cows in the Mt. Newton Valley at Lawrence Hagan Farm – what is now known as Woodwyn Farm.
Pamela’s father, Stan Fox, eventually took over the farm and delivered milk all over Greater Victoria. In 1961, he started growing sweet corn, eventually producing enough for every man, woman and child on Vancouver Island.
Pamela was able to purchase land in the Mt. Newton Valley on Hovey Road, which was part of the farm her grandparents named Silver Rill.
Her father suggested she grow something different and she drew on her British roots to start growing currants and gooseberries. Pamela has four brothers that also operate their own farms.
If you scroll down you’ll see lots of updates from the farm. We are also very active on social media so don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter for even more news straight from the fields! Just search Silver Rill Berry and if you have any questions, please give us a call at 250-652-5227.
