Two Wings Farm has
been growing gourmet heritage and heirloom vegetables for
the fresh market since 1986. Over the years, we have trialled
many varieties, always looking for the ones that perform best
in our particular bioregion. For us, taste and nutrition have
always been the first priority. We do not buy seed from elsewhere
for resale. All our seed was grown on our farm by us, and
is Certified Organic by Pacific Agricultural Certification Society. PACS #16-527.
Several years ago our farm was part
of the I.F.O.A.M. Conference tour. We met organic growers
from all over the world . The same shocking message kept coming
through... They said they could not get organic open pollinated
seed in their own countries. Since then, I've
come to feel that it is more critical than ever that we all
save seed. Get together with friends, neighbours, garden groups-
start a seed bank.
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Two Wings Farm, 4768 William Head Rd. Victoria, BC, V9C3Y7 Canada.
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Welcome to our 14th year, 2012.
Dear Friends,
Welcome to a new season full of wonderful growing possibilities, as we look forward to growing wonderful and nutritious things for our tables and those of our friends and families. The new season always starts out with renewed optimism as we plan what to fill our gardens with. I have a feeling 2012 is going to be a great year full of great things just waiting to happen!
In response to our increasingly unpredictible weather patterns, and because we were blessed with beautiful lettuce seed last season, we have decided to get creative and introduce two new lettuce mixes that we are excited to offer you.
"Warm Weather Mix" is three of what we feel are our most heat tolerant and "bolt" resistant lettuces: Ermosa butterhead, Jerico romaine, and Magenta Batavian lettuce. They will hold up well and also look beautiful in your garden.
" Three Wee Lettuces Mix" is three small heads that are well suited to container and balcony growing. They are Little Gem romaine, Reine des Glaces and Tom Thumb butterhead. We know there are many folks who will want to try these new combinations of lettuce, and fill your planters with good things to eat instead of Petunias.
We wish you a productive year. Be kind to each other, take care of those in your community, and if you get the opportunity, teach someone to grow food. Especially Seniors who have a wealth of information and knowhow to share with those more removed from the land. It's such a good way to have people around and share knowledge.
We always say that gardening is a healing thing, and we hope you all feel that feeling of peace and contentment while tending your garden. Be joyful, and know that there is always a new beginning in the garden. Be patient with yourself, God didn’t do everything in one day…and you don’t have to either! All the best for the season, Marti & Bernie
We will once again be at several "Seedy Saturdays" on Vancouver Island, Denman and Saltspring Islands.
Jan. 28th Denman Island Community Hall
Feb. 4th Qualicum Beach Civic Centre
Feb. 11th Salt Spring Farmers Hall
Feb. 18th Victoria Convention Centre
Feb. 25th Vancouver,- Van Dusen Gardens
Mar. 4th Nanaimo - Bowen Park
Mar.10th Cobble Hill Hall
Mar. 24 Duncan - Mercury Theatre, 10 - 3
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We need to eliminate the extremes of wealth and poverty in the world, and not be disheartened by the enormity of the work that needs to be done. Part of what will help subsistence farmers (both here and abroad) to survive is access to open pollinated seed (their own seed) that can be saved from year to year, and the legal right to do so, free from interference.. whether it be from multinational corporations, government policy, or contamination from GMO pollen.
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