We'll have 2 different groups to entertain us on September 4th

The Homemade Jam Band will start us off, from 9:45-11:00, then the beautiful guitar playing of Jonathan Dallison until market close.

Recipe of the Week

Lavender Shortbread

COMING UP

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.

Happy Chicken Farms are still taking orders for their pasture-raised meat chickens (available fresh on Sept. 2nd and November 4th and frozen as available after those dates). To find out more about their chickens, or to download an order form, please click here. To find out about their free-range eggs, and mobile chicken houses, please click here . There are a limited number of chickens available, so you'll want to get on their order list soon!

Tickets for our 50/50 draw are 1 for $2 or 3 for $5, and the draws are held at 11:00 on market days (we'll call you to let you know the good news if you can't stay for the draw). All funds raised help support the iniatives of the North Saanich Food for the Future Society.

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 - 08:52

The 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 - 13:11

Plan 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 - 16:01

Our 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 »

See the benefits of joining

A $10.00 annual membership will give you the following benefits:

Borrow any book or DVD from our growing library of topical titles (including the local film “Island on the Edge” and the film “Fresh”, as well as books on everything from growing grain to keeping bees to backyard vegetable gardens and much, much more). All books can be kept for 2 weeks, and DVDs for 1 week. They’re available to members only, at the Information Table at each Saturday market.
Get first notice about and discounts for Society-sponsored seminars, talks and food events (such as the “Deconstructing Dinner” presentation in February, the Tomato and Soil Seminars in March, and our Taste of Spring Luncheon in April), as well as a member discount price of $25.00 on our new market aprons.
Attend and have a vote and a voice at our AGM in November.

Memberships can be purchased at the Information Table at every Saturday market.

Need directions? Our contact page has all the details.

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