Meet your Farmers

We are a Mom and Toddler Duo specializing in Garlic, Dahlias, Dried Flowers and Puddle Jumping. 

Before the little one came along, my partner, Ben and I, lived in Aldergrove, BC where I had a small farming venture called 'Wild Acre Farms'. I grew fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs and sold 'Veggie Boxes' to family and friends. Now, with the little one and less time, I've chosen to specialize so we can balance our time between the playground and the farm.

Some days, the little guy is the farm water/hose manager or delegates me to using the 'Lawn Mo'- his favourite. Other times, he rides along in the backpack carrier either supervising or taking a snooze.

We are so fortunate to have a lease on a farm plot on Minto Farm, in Courtenay, BC just a few minutes away from our home. This is where the name Minto Farm 'Stand' comes from, as we operate part of the farming on the property.

My passion for farming stems out of my love for plants, bees, the environment, and the outdoors. With that in mind, we aim to practice 'natural' farming to the best of our abilities. This means using manure, worm castings, mulches, beneficial insects, mycorrhizal inoculants, and support found in our environment before using fertilizers.

Our Goal is to bring joy to the community through our products, to create a beautiful oasis and to encourage, empower and educate new and beginner growers around the world.