Mr.Morel

Last year, we had a myriad of morel mushroom appear on our property. Aside from being a true delicacy they are also incredibly beautiful and sculptural to look at. This year, we kept looking for them and they kept away. Until, finally, there he was - Mr. Morel....

last minute

seems things just happen the way they do on the farm. with all the great intentions of doing everything on time... the farm has its own say on how things are going to be.

if you are looking to read about our new tea tastings on sundays this is the right place. we are offering some of the best loose leaf teas available from the best run fair trade and organic estates in the world. its important to us that sharing a wonderful experience and a meaningful opportunity to learn more about tea cultivation and the distinct differences of tea flavours.

from 2-5pm on sundays margit and ange will be serving and sharing teas from the different regions of the world. this sunday may 3 the feature tea and talk will be the black teas of india (nilgiri+assam+darjeeling).

tea sampling, tea inspired sweets, tea seminar (on the hour) will be available for a charge of $5.00 per person.

if you are reading this at the last minute before you come, welcome to the artfarm. if this is helping you plan ahead to next week... we will see you then.

for more information and or direction do call us at 250 748 3811.

dirty nails

the sun is shinning just a bit richer these days and the warmth of growing is with us. the labyrinth is coming back alive in the field below the barn and as the rich peat soil dries a bit more we will be putting in potatoes for a late fall crop. margits daffys are all abound and as we continue to plant peas + salad greens + carrots + beets + leeks + herbs our nails are gettin dirty with lotsa love.

FARMERS MARKET

we are really excited to be part of the duncan farmer's market in the city square in downtown duncan. every saturday from 10am-4pm there will be someone from the artfarm there to meet your tea+food+artsy needs. we have a new blend of fresh picked/dried nettle mixed with mint tea available. you will also find many other tea blends as well. the market will run all summer long adn its a great place to find local foods adn fair. see you there!

lots growin on

well time has slipped by again since our last post adn mostly it has been because we have been getting ready for the growing season. we had tremendous fun and some success with taping our big leaf maples for syrup. yup... syrup. here are some pics to tell the story and come next year it will be available for tasting and taking home!




garlic is in the ground and artichokes are seeded, the lavender is coming alive and we have just harvested nettle for a new tea blend. the duncan farmers market this saturday april 4 will be our first time at the market so come see us there! the studio is still open thursday through sunday 10-4. if it ever stops snowing and starts getting hot... there will be lots growin on at the artfarm.

TEA IS ALIVE

We had so much fun and were thrilled with the turn out at the Victoria Tea Festival. Angela was part of the wonderful event and made it all go so smoothly. The Crystal Garden is a fantastic venue and we understand that over 2800 people attended the two day event. We will be posting more pictures real soon.

BIG ON TEA

yes.
these days we are really BIG ON TEA.
and for fun and a great experience of all things tea... we urge you to join us at the Victoria Tea Festival Sat+Sun 14+15 at the Crystal Garden in Victoria.



here is the link to more info...

http://www.victoriateafestival.com/

and there is a BIG surprise for you when you come the ARTFARM booth #40 on the upper level.

here are some pictures of the farm adn why we have not blogged for so long...