Located on a historic 22-acre family farm in Duncan, BC, this 5,000 sq. ft. fenced garden offers an immediate opportunity for small-scale ecological growers. With established beds, some perennials, and access to a shared greenhouse and storage shed, it’s a great starting point to grow vegetables, flowers, or nursery crops. They're seeking a self-reliant gardener with solid plant knowledge who values wildlife habitat, clean water, and the ecological richness of this land.
Land Details
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
20 acres
Wooded Area
Yes - 10 acres
Cultivable Area
about 5,000 sqft
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - possible to extend out to adjacent fields
Zoning
ALR
Current use
Livestock - Sheep - Icelandic sheep and lambs
Poultry - Layers -
Nursery - Christmas trees
Other - foliage for wreaths
Current practices
Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
fallow garden beds
Description and historical use of land available for farming
The landholders' family has lived on this farm since 1952. Old Road Farm got its name from Gibbins Road which ran through the property in the horse and buggy days, and still remains as a trail through the woods. There has been a cow, sheep, chickens and guinea fowls, and heaps of raspberries, apples, and plums were produced on the land over the years. The available garden is fenced all around with existing beds and some perennial plants - not a big space but could be a good place to start and expanded later on.
Road Access
Yes - vehicle access to the garden gate
Electricity
No
Cell Service
Yes - spotty
Long-term goal or vision for land
It is a family farm. The landholders would like to continue to farm and steward the land.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - landholders + tenants
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - shared greenhouse and storage shed
Land is fenced
Yes - garden is fenced
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
Pond/lake -
Water rights to these sources
Yes - pond could be pumped for irrigation within limited amount
On-site housing
No
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
Vegetable -
Flower -
Bees -
Nursery -
Practices preferred
Organic -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
Preferred arrangement
Lease -
License -
MOU -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
