Spring is Here!
- Apr 29
- 3 min read
Hello Sandown community! The cherry blossoms have spoken; spring is here! Sandown farmers are busy prepping their fields, tending to their seedlings and getting ready for market season! We have a number of events and opportunities to share with you as well as exciting staff updates!
Annual Sandown PLant Sale!
Our annual Plant Sale is happening this Sunday, May 3rd, from 10am - 1pm. Meet our farmers, explore the grounds and choose from a wide variety of spring starts for your garden!
This year, we are offering our own Sandown CSA from our Sandown Learning Farm and Sandown farmers. This is a great way to support our non-profit! Also check out the Sandown farmers CSA options at the links below.
Running Duck Farm
Fruitful Fields (new this year!)
Louhoo Farm (new this year!)
Welcome Zoe (Program Manager) and Liam (Farm Manager) to the Sandown Team!
Hailing from Tkaronto, Zoe brings significant experience in ecological farming, food systems research, and place-based education, working across non-profit, academic, and community settings. Zoe completed a Master’s of Environmental Studies in 2023, while co-developing the Kingston Community Training Farm. In 2024, she moved out West to manage Three Oaks Farm and join a vibrant ecological farming community on the Saanich peninsula! She leads the delivery of our youth and adult programming, including the Growing Young Farmers Program, the Regenerative Gardening Course, and workshops, tours, and events.
Liam is originally from Calgary, located within Treaty 7 territory. He is passionate about local food systems and market farming, and is driven by the opportunity to work with the land to grow nourishing food for his community. Alongside farming, Liam is actively involved in grassroots cycling initiatives and community events, and serves as a board member and secretary with Capital Bike. He spends his free time biking, playing disc golf, and cooking, often drawing inspiration from the food he helps produce. Liam values the organizations and communities he works with and volunteers for, having seen firsthand the impact of collective effort and community care. Liam leads the Sandown Learning Farm in crop planning, harvest, and delivery to our community partners.
Join our volunteer opportunities on the Sandown Learning Farm by clicking the volunteer button below!
Monday, May 4th, 10am - 2pm
Tuesday, May 5th, 10am - 2pm
Friday, May 8th, 10am - 2pm
Come enjoy the sunshine and get some farm gym time in by working with us on the Learning Farm! It is not necessary to stay for the four hour period. Please bring a lunch and wear comfortable, farm appropriate clothing.
There's still time to sign up for our Regenerative Home Gardener Course!
Are you struggling to know how to start your garden? How to build your soil? How to get great carrot germination? When to plat vegetables for overwintering?
Consider joining our Regenerative Gardener Course. We've got you covered!
Note: We have changed the dates to the 3rd Thursday of the month from May to September!
See what past participants had to say:
"I thoroughly enjoyed this class and looked forward to each session. I learned a lot and would definitely consider taking it again to keep me on the right gardening track next summer too."
"I really enjoyed the course and found it very helpful. Emily was very generous with her information and time."
Schedule (Note the Date Changes):
Zoom Introductory Session: Thursday, May 7th, 5pm - 6pm
In Person Session 1:Thursday, May 21st, 5pm - 7pm
In Person Session 2: Thursday, June 18th, 5pm - 7pm
In Person Session 3: Thursday, July 16th, 5pm - 7pm
In Person Session 4: Thursday, August 20th, 5pm - 7pm
In Person Session 5: Thursday, September 17th, 5pm - 7pm
Happy sustainable farming and we will see you soon!
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