An organic market garden is to be developed on this land owned by the Sisters of Saint Ann and operated by the Centre for Earth and Spirit Society.
Glenairley
Contact: Maureen Wild
Address:
Glenairley – Centre for Earth and Spirit
6040 East Sooke Road Sooke, BC
V0S 1N0
Phone: (250) 642-3546
Email: gces@telus.net
Website: www.centreforearthandspirit.org
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Produce Grown: Berries, Rhubarb, Apples, Herbs, & Field vegetables |
When it’s available: In season |
Where to buy our product: At the Centre |
More Information:
Operated by the Centre for Earth and Spirit Society and leased from the Sisters of Saint Ann, this 25-acre property is being put back into agricultural production after 75 years of non-farm use. Alex Gillespie and his family successfully farmed this land from 1910 until about 1929. In those days it was a viable and productive farm supporting a registered Jersey herd. All food for the animals was grown on the land. Butter and potatoes from Glenairley regularly took first prizes at the Vancouver Winter Fair.
The Society has constructed a wetland and associated waterworks for water conservation, irrigation for a market gardening, and wildlife habitat. It is essential for the Society to collect surface water in the wetland and dugouts as a source for irrigation. Approximately five acres of land will be developed for certified organic market garden to supply the Centre and to establish a Community Supported Agriculture Program.
