Listings for Farming & Farm Stands (50)
On special
Tomato starts at their best
We have 14 kinds of lush and healthy tomato starts ready for planting. Most of the varieties we grow are tried-and-true heirlooms, prized for their […]
6 hours ago
$5/ea
Tomato Starts Ready to go!
Our beautiful tomato starts are ready in 1 Gallon pots, $5/ea. 12 varieties, including heirlooms, paste and romas, beefsteak, and cherry varieties. Limited quantities. We […]
12 hours ago
Looking for local onion sets
I am looking for local Salt Spring onion sets. Preferably keeper onions. Anyone have leftovers from transplanting?!!! Can trade with tomato or pepper starts.
May 17, 2019
Good deals
Small Earth Farm plant sale this weekend
Stop by our farm shop this Saturday or Sunday between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. and collect some plants for your garden. We have heirloom […]
May 17, 2019
2.50-3.00
Vegetable starts
Tomato, Zucchini, Cucumber, broccoli starts. Bunches of rhubarb $5.00. Eggs $5.00 dozen Uncle Kens Farmstand corner of Northend and Epron road
May 17, 2019
$660/season
There’s still time to sign up for CSA...
We’re still accepting a few more members for our full season CSA! From June through October, our CSA members pick up a colourful share of […]
May 16, 2019
$25 each
Peak of Lay Barred Rock Hens
We have 10-15 hens for sale. They are at peak of lay. About 1 year old. Very sweet ladies. Minimum two hens. They will pay […]
May 14, 2019
$6/lb
Local, ,Bulk, chemical free Spinach!
Here at the Backwoods Farm we have an over abundance of spinach so we are offering a special bulk price for you to pack away […]
May 13, 2019
$28
Metal lock box
8″x11″x8″ deep,heavy metal ballot/cash box with hasp for locking and side handles
May 12, 2019
Great Prices
Farm Stand Open and Freshly Baked Muffins
The Abundant Farm Stand is now open! Today for Mother’s Day we have freshly baked blueberry muffins and chai and homemade almond milk to top […]
May 12, 2019
$50/yard
Horse manure
Horse manure well aged lots of worms, we can load it. Feel free to give us a call or email
May 11, 2019
$30/week
Duck Creek CSA
The Duck Creek Farm 2019 Box Program still has a few spots available! Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs are a great way to support local […]
May 11, 2019
negotiable
looking for a utv
Hi there, we are looking for a utility terrain vehicle, also called a side by side. Wondering if anyone has one that they are wanting […]
May 11, 2019
$5 to $8
Local Flowers for Mothers Day
lilacs, peonies. poppies only available between 9 and 10 am today
May 11, 2019
Great
Heyday Farm at Saturday Market
Heyday Farm will be at the Market this Saturday with lots of asparagus and mountains of poppies for Mother’s Day. See you there!
May 11, 2019
$5 per item
Beekeeping Equipment
All you need to make a comfortable home for a colony of honeybees. Selling brood boxes, top covers, bottom boards, feeders and a set of […]
May 10, 2019
Neg.
ancient grains
I am looking for the farm on S S I that grow ancient grains. If anyone knows of such a farm please let me know […]
May 9, 2019
V8K 2P6
Walk Behind Tractor, with implements
NOT exactly as shown. Photo is of similar looking tractor. Mine has newer 4 stroke engine and comes with several cultivating implements Asking $950 or […]
May 8, 2019
$75
Hatfield Transplanter tool
Johnny’s Hatfield Transplanting Tool: Transplant from a standing position – save time and your back! Opens a 2″ square hole. Works with plugs from 72-cell […]
May 8, 2019
TBD
Wanted fertalized goose eggs
I’m looking for some fertalized goose eggs for my broody goose, or a gander for sale would be even better any breed will do. Thanks […]
May 8, 2019
20% off
Market Club – Join us for 2019!
2019 Membership is now open. Join the Heavenly Roots market club and gain access to our produce all season at 20% off! Commit to a […]
May 7, 2019
$240
6’ deer and rabbit fence
I have a partial roll of 6’ tall deer and rabbit fence for sale. It was a complete 165’ roll that I bought ($300 at […]
May 6, 2019
$250 to $500
Premium Salt Spring Island Queen Bees
Queens, Langstroth nucs, full colonies, Top Bar Hives, and packages. Our breeding program specifically selects for: hygienic behaviour, winter survival, early spring build up, and […]
May 5, 2019
Good Prices
Farm Stand Open
Our Farm stand is open for the season! The Abundant Farm is a certified organic farm on the South End focusing on all types of […]
May 5, 2019
150.00
South Ends most notorious farm stand for sa...
We’re moving! Time to get rid of this beauty. Guaranteed to get way more people than you ever wanted to stop and look (we used […]
May 3, 2019
$4/lb
Bones (soup.stock)
Beef, pork and chicken bones for your soup stock or bone broth. Processed at the local abattoir. $4/lb available for pickup from the farm
May 3, 2019
Local Stories
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Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue Respond t...
Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue responded to an early morning structure fire in the 100 blk of Thomas Road. The initial call came in at 04:37 and crews completed the scene at 08:00. 25 Firefighters responded with 19 on scene; 4 fire trucks and 3 support vehicles along with BC Ambulance and BC Hydro. On […]
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$1.5 Million Approved for First Stage of...
The Lady Minto Hospital Foundation has approved $1.5 million in initial funding for the proposed Lady Minto Hospital Emergency Department expansion and redevelopment project. Members of the Hospital Foundation voted at a special general meeting May 16, 2019 to fund the proposed project’s schematic design and design development stages, “This is an important step forward […]
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Increasing Cost of Fuel Leads BC Ferries...
BC Ferries is advising customers that due to current fuel market conditions, the company will implement a fuel surcharge of 1.5 per cent on June 1. BC Ferries closely monitors the cost of fuel and applies a rebate or surcharge, or neither, under a regulatory process that is independent of fares. Here is an example […]
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Growing Community Concern about Legion R...
A week before the April 30th Salt Spring Local Trust Committee meeting, islanders learned that a 144-foot tall Capital Region Emergency Service Telecommunications (CREST) radio tower was in the final stages of approval for construction at the Legion in Ganges, and that 4G and eventually 5G cellular antennas would likely be added to this tower. […]
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History of the Salt Spring Island Golf C...
March 23, 1928, saw a public meeting at Mahon Hall. Thirty-three people attended with the intention of forming a golf club. With W.E. Scott in the chair, K. Butterfield undertook secretarial duties. It was announced that a committee which had been appointed by the Salt Spring Island Development Association had been exceedingly busy. ‘Barnsbury’, the […]
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Extensive Vandalism to Local CRD Office ...
In the morning of May 12, 2019 the Salt Spring RCMP were notified that a number of the street-front windows in Ganges, including the CRD office on McPhillips Ave had been smashed. Police attended and their investigation is ongoing. No entry was gained to the office, and efforts are underway to repair the damage prior […]
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People Profile: Marialyn and Tom Boekbin...
Community People Profiles on the Salt Spring Exchange feature local personalities on our island home. These profiles are short interviews that share with us a little about what each of these folks are thinking about as they go about their lives and work on Salt Spring Island. This profile features Marialyn and Tom Boekbinder from […]
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Garden Heat Alert
Yesterday in many gardens in the region it was suddenly very warm, even hot for this time of year. More of the same is predicted for the next couple of days with inland gardens and those in the most protected sites possibly experiencing highs of 29oC (84oF) today and tomorrow so take steps this morning […]
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See an Abandoned Boat? Please Say Someth...
Abandoned and neglected boats impact the health and safety of our shorelines, especially if fuel, chemicals or garbage are leaking into the marine environment. If you see a boat that looks abandoned, please let us know. Have a boat you no longer want? You’ve got a few options for disposal in the capital region: Donate […]
