Farm tours

FARMGATE STAND: Wide variety of Pumpkins, Organic Winter and Summer Squash, Gourds, Sunflowers, Ornamental Corn.
U-PICK PUMPKIN PATCH/FARM TOUR: Enjoy a 35-minute horse drawn wagon ride to an authentic pumpkin patch by Smokey and Spike, a team of giant white Percherons. Encounter 56 acres of old farm charm with farm animals, wildlife and scarecrows lurking about. Discover the beautiful hidden view of Richard’s Mountain and the diverse agriculture of Cowichan Valley. Have fun slinging pumpkins with our medieval catapult. An Awesome Autumn Adventure! School and group rates. No dogs, please. Cash only. OPEN: Mid-September to October 31, everyday 10am until dusk. No walking to pumpkin patch – by horse drawn wagon only please.
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We now farm completely organically and are IOPA members with transitional IOPA#07-1905 towards certification. We specialize in sweet potatoes, garlic, leeks, squash, lovage, dried beans, carrots and beets. We still have our emu oil products under the Songlines label and have added therapeutic soap. Farm tours available with prebooking. We are now growing blackberries, loganberries, olives, lemons and limes. We are passionate about healthy, local food and have added cut flowers to help the spirit.
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Take a self guided tour among rows of lavender, vineyard, gardens and labyrinth. Visit the winery for tastings or bring your picnic and enjoy it with a bottle of wine on our licensed patio overlooking the farm activities such as lavender harvesting and essential oil distillation. Browse in the Lavender Shoppe for all natural, handmade products as well as dried flowers, essential oils, wine vinegars, culinary lavender products & crafts. There are no fresher lavender flowers than the ones U-pick yourself and fresh picked seasonal vegetables are also available. For the ultimate farm stay vacation, rejuvenate your soul in the luxurious farmhouse B&B. For an hour, a day or a week, take the time to ‘Indulge your Senses & Savour the Lifestyle’ at Damali.
LAVENDERFEST: July 28
Website: www.damali.ca
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Mary Willoughby – Proprietor
Barry Willoughby – Head Gardener
Specialty – Dahlias (tubers and cut flowers). Over 1,000 dahlias in bloom July to October.
Fuchsias – Hardy, upright and trailing
Geraniums – Zonals
Begonias – Small and large flowered types.
Hanging baskets – Sun or shade.
Bedding plants – Mainly flowering; some tomatoes
Roadside sales in season – Cut flowers, plants and vegetables. Watch for our “open” sign. Dahlia garden visits available for viewing dahlia varieties. Watch for our baking at the Peninsula Country Market.
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Located near Deep Cove.
Over 300 varieties of fruit trees to choose from.
Specializing in dwarf apple trees – over 200 varieties of heritage and family favourites including unusual, connoisseur and hard-to-find varieties. Over 90 other varieties of fruit trees available, including pears, plums, grapes, kiwi, quince, lemons, limes, oranges, pomegranates, feijoa, figs, olives, cherries, peaches, apricots, nectarines and other unusual fruit trees and berries. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, from 10am – 5pm. Closed Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Appointments preferred.
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Minutes from downtown Victoria, our third generation family farm grows berries and veggies to perfection with rich soil, compost and integrated pest management.
June: Fresh strawberries, raspberries, nugget potatoes, baby bunch carrots and much more at our Market.
July - August: Experience Canada's leading farm adventure! Ride over a mile of rails on our Train and learn about where your food comes from. Say hello to our friends in the Petting Farm, find your way through our Corn Maze, then shop in our market for the best summer tastes the Blenkinsop Valley has to offer.
September - October: Hop a hay ride to our Pumpkin Patch during the annual PumpkinFest. For spookier fun come check out the many venues and attractions at our Festival of Fear.
Galey Farms is the perfect place for Birthday Parties, School Tours...any special event. Please contact us, or visit our website for more information and ideas.
Website: www.galeyfarms.net
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Certified Organic IOPA/COABC #1305
Quality certified organic vegetables and fruit, herbs, plant starts, flowers. Please visit our website for Farm Stand Opening/Closing time and dates. Look for ourproduce at Moss St Market, 10 am–2 pm starting mid-April. Also at Victoria Downtown Public Markets. Orders taken for weekly pick-up Food Basket ($25). Visit our website for details on our Food Basket program, work parties, farm tours, volunteering and a map to the farm.
Website: www.haliburtonfarm.org
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Raspberries, apples, hazelnuts, flowers: U-Pick or picked. Jams and jellies made with our organic fruit. Fresh eggs daily. Fresh lamb. Grapes. Site of Starling Lane Winery. Wine tasting. Agri-tourism events/picnic venue. Weddings/parties/fundraising with on-site heritage tours and superb floral garden tours. Exquisite rose garden. Phone 250-479-4769 for bookings. Garden and heritage tours with wine tasting are available. Booking necessary.
Website: www.StarlingLaneWinery.com
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U-picked and picked vegetables, raspberries and marionberries. Open March to December, from Tuesday to Sunday. Produce picked daily. Enjoy an adventure walking through our garden. If we sell it, we grew it!
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