Your Favourite Farm Girl was in the Times Colonist last week. If you didn’t see her you can read the article online, it’s all about how the growing season is shaping up. Please note that in the picture she is pointing to a honey bee not a mason bee.
Farm Update
We’re busy getting the farm ready for the new season. Our newest addition is 2,000 new black currant cuttings to plant the top field with. But since that field is too wet to work on right now, all of those cuttings are being planted in 1-gallon pots. It’s quite the task but the sooner those […]
Saturday Market
We’ll be at the Victoria Downtown Market tomorrow from 11 till 3 in Market Square. It’s under cover and it’s the perfect time to get some jam and concentrate for those last minute gifts on your shopping list.
Black Currant Rum Jam
We have a special treat for the holiday season – Black Currant RUM Jam – and it’s delicious! You can find some at the Touch of Salt Spring Craft Fair (located in the Panorama Rec. Centre from Nov. 30 – Dec. 2) or by calling the farm, (250) 652-5227.
The King of the Berries!
Nutrition & Health Benefits of Black Currants Black Currants can rightfully be called the “King of the Berriesā due to the intrinsic biological and nutrition-physiological values of its fruit. It contains higher concentrations of potassium, iron, vitamin C., organic acids, and biologically active plant phenolic compounds compared to any other fruit. These compounds exert a […]
Scones
We’ll have fresh black currant scones this Saturday only at the Christmas in the Manger Craft Fair at the Saanich Fairgrounds! Come get them while they’re still warm!
YAM Magazine
We’re featured in YAM magazine’s locally made holiday gift guide (page 54 of the Nov/Dec 2012 issue). If you haven’t seen a copy yet you can click here to view online or here for a PDF copy.
Jam
But wait, it’s not just jam! Using our jams and jellies to flavour and sweeten other foods can help control your sugar intake and keep those nasty food dyes and additives out of your food. Here’s some alternative ways to use your favourite jams and jellies: Tart filling Filling in bars or squares Homemade “Pop […]
Christmas at the Lake Craft Fair
We’ll be at the Christmas at the Lake Craft Fair this Saturday in the Prospect Lake Community Hall (5358 Sparton Rd) from 10 to 4. For the full list of the craft fairs we will be attending please click on the “Products” tab at the top of the page. We can’t wait to see you […]
Products
We have a number of products available all year round. Please call ahead to ensure availability. We currently have: Pure Black Currant Concentrate Black Currant Jam and Jelly Red Currant Jelly Red Gooseberry Jam Green Gooseberry Jam We also have frozen fruit available: Black Currants Red Currants Green Gooseberries Red Gooseberries *Case prices are availableĀ for […]
