Total land size in acres
0.5
Wooded Area
Yes - mature temperate food forest on urban property in desert grasslands
Cultivable Area
permaculture plantings and annual edgings for shade tolerant and climbing vines
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - buying back subdivisions
Current use
- Not used for agriculture -
- Vegetable -
- Livestock -
- Grain -
- Seed -
- Orchard/Fruit -
- Mixed -
- Flower -
- Nursery -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
well mulched hugelcultured food forest
Description and historical use of land available for farming
The original Huxley farmhouse, originally a sheep and bee farm with fruit trees and pollinator plants. Perhaps the oldest agricultural land within the city center with many natural established upper canopy mature trees. An oasis in the desert, William Huxley the original owner founded the Kamloops Naturalist Club, so our property is home to a diversity of indigenous local flora and fauna which we have now fostered as a temperate food forest for 16 years.
Road Access
Yes - main streets in city
Electricity
Yes - suburban grid
Cell Service
Yes - in city
Long-term goal or vision for land
FARM SHARE OPPORTUNITY: Interested in urban farming? An established artisan food company and eco-project in Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc is looking for cool peeps interested in small-scale organic farming to come work the land with us and foster their own micro business in collaborative partnership. Mature established permaculture property is a mix of faerie food forest gardens with fruit and nut trees, berry bushes, established mature trees and indigenous greens for harvesting salad, teas, edible flowers, culinary botanicals and michelin style flavourings and garnish. Surrounded by mountains and beautiful nature with clothing optional pool patio and hot tub on the waterfront along the wildlife wetlands, near river beaches, disc golf, skate park and nature trail. Garden cottage is available to rent if you want to live on site. Google Made with Love urban farm stay to find out more about us! Please email info@madewithlove.ca to begin your application and journey with us.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - Collaborative permaculture community - currently for spring 2023 Ryodai, Jakob, Nathaniel, Dale, Ella, Linda and founders Colin and Alexandra. As a collective we grow and share food, practice empathy, active meditation, whole being awareness, being yoga and compassionate communication (NV); we are eco-sustainable, liberal, open minded, and LGBTQ2S friendly.
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - commercial kitchen with haccp protocol in place
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - some basic hand tools - please replace or repair when you break them
Water source
- Stream/river -
- Irrigation system -
Water rights to these sources
Yes - likely water access may be available through old farm well sand point. Currently we are city water irrigation
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - suburban neighbourhood so we keep traffic to a minimum and highly localized
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Greenhouse -
- Bees -
- Mushroom -
- Nursery -
- Other -
Agronomic potential
Excellent
Soil details
- Texture -
- General fertility (nutrients) -
- Good drainage -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - we prefer those joining our project to engage in our culinary permaculture programs and learn with us slowly over many seasons of growth
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - personal, rental and work as character reference
Agreement duration
begin with 6-12 months contract with intention to grow into years or decades
