Next Market - Saturday September 4th, 9:30-12:30

Don't forget that our Summer Markets will run each Saturday until OCTOBER 30th, from 9:30 to 12:30. Check out our updated list of vendors and the products they're selling.
On September 4th, Robin Herlinveaux of Hazelmere Farms will make his first appearance at our market; Bernadette Greene will have sweet raspberries grown on Munro Road, and White Oak Farms will have luscious strawberries from their farm on Glamorgan at the Community Table (and free-range eggs as well!); Kathy and Andrea will have all the outstanding Flour Power goodies everyone lines up for; we'll have Country Wools with frozen lamb and beef, as well as a variety of wool products (including wool sleeping bags!); Ardmore Gardens, Corner Farm, Healthy Harvest and Green Girl Gardens will have lots of fresh produce (local vine-ripened heirloom tomatoes, greens, beets, green beans, broccoli, garlic, onions, a variety of potatoes, and zucchinis - they'll also have fall/winter veggie plant starts). There'll be local honey, bright, beautiful August flower bouquets, art cards and jewellry. Life's A Slice organic bread will be away until the end of September.
At the Community Table this week, we'll have North Saanich ever-bearing strawberries & prune plums, melons from Oldfield Orchards, and Okanagan nectarines. We'll also have lots of Silver Rill's Super Sweet Yellow and Peaches & Cream corn. Check out the Mason Bee Houses, and fig and grape plants. If you have an abundance of home-grown fruits or vegetables, please contact us to find out about selling them at our Community Table. Find out more.
On the Vine:
North Saanich Farm Market News
Growing Home Progressive Lunch Tickets Now on Sale
Submitted by Penny Gibbs on Thu, 08/26/2010 - 08:52The North Saanich Food for the Future Society is sponsoring this inaugural event on Sunday afternoon, September 12th,to feature a wide variety of regional food and food producers, and to allow the opportunity to view 3 local homes and gardens, all situated on Downey Road in Deep Cove. Read more »
Take Part in the North Saanich Flavour Trail August 21st and 22nd
Submitted by Penny Gibbs on Thu, 08/05/2010 - 13:11Plan to participate in the North Saanich Flavour Trail on the weekend of August 21st and 22nd. Tour local farms and eateries, attend readings by well-known local authors, try your square-dancing skills at the field dance, discover some of the history of the district and take part in its future. Most events are free. Find out more here.
Becoming a Market Vendor or Volunteer
Submitted by Penny Gibbs on Thu, 07/08/2010 - 16:01Our market is focused on supporting agriculture and food production on the Saanich Peninsula. We`re currently looking for new growers and food vendors to serve healthy food at the market. Read more »

Our inaugural Growing Home Progressive Lunch tickets are now on sale! On Sunday, September 12th, enjoy 3 delicious courses of locally-sourced food and drink at 3 beautiful homes on Downey Road. Tickets are $75.00, and you can take your pick of 3 sittings (12:00, 12:45 and 1:30). See details under Market News.

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