Loutet Farm Gate Sales every Saturday 10am-12pm
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The tomatoes have finally hit their full ripening potential, so we will begin selling them at both weekly markets, and should have plenty for the next month at least. The earliest squash are starting to ripen, and we will have lots of squash next week!

We are happy to report that we are now running two "checkouts" on Saturday morning to help move through the line quicker and we have been able to keep a selection of most of our produce on the table past 11am.

 
Here's what's fresh this week:

Fresh Sheet

Wednesday August 19th, 4pm-6pm
Saturday August 22nd, 10am-12pm

  • Salad Mix
  • Arugula
  • Salad turnips
  • Kale bunches
  • Beet bunches
  • Green Onions
  • Swiss Chard
  • Zucchini
  • English cucumbers
  • Carrot bunches
  • Potatoes (mixed bags: red, russian blue, german butter)
  • Sweet Basil
  • Garlic (cured Softneck, Red Russian)
  • Bulb Onions (fresh bulbs with greens)
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Heirloom Tomatoes
  • Snap Beans (Dragon Tongue, Green Filet)
  • Pole Beans (Purple, Scarlet Runner, long filet)
  • Flower bouquets (Saturday only)
 
Please note: we do our best to project what we can harvest, but we can't guarantee that everything will be available, or available at both Wed. and Sat. markets.  As we have limited quantities of some items, arrive early for the best selection. Most items are limited to 2 per family/purchase. 

Get Involved

Workbees:

  • Wed. Aug 26th, 4:30-6:00pm (Family friendly - Potluck too!)
  • Sat. Aug 29th, 10am-12pm


Come out the last Wednesday of the month and help us wrestle with the newest plant invasion (aka weeds).   Or join the compost social, with muscle-building and aromatherapy as added benefits! Bring a plate to share and join us for the potluck at out new celebration table afterward.

 
If you've never volunteered with us and have questions, check out the FAQs on our website
 
 
Loutet is located at Rufus and 14th in North Vancouver. 
Link to the map: https://goo.gl/maps/WrXow
 

 

Feature Recipe:

Basil & Garlic Pesto
WORKBEES FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES!

The family-friendly workbees this summer will be like our regular workbees but also include special activities for kids--games and explorations in the garden, as well as some kid-sized garden work. Jillian Wheatley, our school garden coordinator will fearlessly lead the curiosity-inspiring fun with help from our summer intern and volunteers.
 
The activities are geared toward children 5-12. (younger children are invited to participate if accompanied by a parent.) Kids will learn about what's growing, pollinators, compost and all things farmy. Each session will be different so come as often as you can!

Parents (neighbours, grandmas, uncles or any other adult caregiver) should plan to stay on the farm during the session and join the fun.
 
DATES:
  • Saturday, June 27, 10AM-Noon, Loutet Farm.
  • Thursday July 9. 5:30-7:30PM. At Queen Mary Community Garden (Keith Rd W. at Mahon).
  • Saturday August 1, 10AM-Noon. At Loutet Farm. (14th and Rufus)
  • Wednesday August 26, 4:30-7:30PM. Workbee and Potluck at Loutet Farm.
PLEASE RSVP: jillian@ediblegardenproject.com
 

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- Gavin, Holly, Emily, Kristi, Leslie, Jillian & Jason


    
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