General farming (3 years+) - Hobby farming and ranch hand 5 plus years
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - I have a working business plan that can be easily adapted
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
No - plan to use as low cost startup cost as possible without sacrificing quality
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - Grant or loan for start up costs in the spring that can be paid back when revenues come back in the fall .
Project
Farm Name
Magic Garden Market
Farm Project Description
Magic Garden Market is a growing homestead business in Nanaimo focused on sustainable food production, ethical rabbit breeding, handcrafted goods, and a unique “secret garden” brand experience. We’re developing a market-ready mix of seedlings, rare plants, rabbits for pets and local raw-feed supply, and artisanal lifestyle products, with plans to expand into small-scale agritourism workshops and on-farm market days. We are seeking a land-share partnership that supports increased garden space and animal infrastructure in exchange for ongoing value — such as produce, soil building, property care, and revenue sharing — all while creating a vibrant, community-focused enchanted homestead that benefits the land and those connected to it.
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
Duration of the desired agreement
1 year min
Ideal date to obtain land by
3-6 months from now
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
1-100
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
1-5 acers
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Cultivateable Garden area, shed and greenhouse
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - A suite or a seperate home on the farm not a room in a shared home
