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Market Garden and Small-Scale Orchard Opportunity in Mill Bay!

Located in Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands 7b34ca83 06e6 4600 a62a 18b595fbaf58

Land Details

Total land size in acres
2.5
Wooded Area
No
Cultivable Area
0.25
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Zoning
ALR
Current use
  • Vegetable - The previous owners had a vegetable garden and greenhouse for home-scale production
  • Orchard/Fruit - Small mixed fruit orchard on site, including apples, plums, cherries, blueberries, and raspberries
Current practices
  • Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area

There are two potential production areas on this property. The first is the sloped area along side the greenhouse in the feature photo- this is the site of the previous owner's existing vegetable garden and the current owners have plans to expand it by removing the trees east of the plot and terracing the sloped area to create additional beds. The existing greenhouse, which is approximately 10 ft x 20ft and propane heated, is also available for a grower looking for a bit of heated space to start seedlings or cultivate hot house crops in containers. The second spot available on this property is the existing orchard found along the southwest edge of the property. In addition to orchard space, this part of the property also has a wooded grove where the previous owner had raised laying hens.

Description and historical use of land available for farming

The previous owner of this property was an avid homesteader who kept a garden, laying hens, and a small orchard. The current owners are excited to see these spaces come back to life with care from an experienced and passionate grower and are willing to collaborate on projects, such as terracing the northern slope south of the greenhouse to create new garden beds.

Road Access
Yes
Electricity
Yes - Accessible in the greenhouse
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land

The landholders would love to see this space fully utilized to grow food or flowers for their surrounding community! They'd love to support a new grower looking for a small space to grow food and are also excited to offer space for a farm stand. Above all, these folks value reciprocity, communication, and hard-work and are looking to connect with farmers who share these values.

Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - The landholder and their family
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - 10' x 20' propane-heated greenhouse
Land is fenced
Yes - Mostly deer fenced, some sections are cattle fenced with plans to upgrade it
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - Landholder has access to heavy machinery
Water source
  • Well -
Water rights to these sources
No
On-site housing
No - No capacity for on-farm housing
Restricted access of visitors
Yes
Types of production you are open to
  • Vegetable - Mixed vegetables in the greenhouse and terrace gardens
  • Poultry - Layers - Existing infrastructure available, including a fenced covered area and a chicken coop
  • Orchard/Fruit - Existing small orchard
  • Greenhouse -
  • Flower -
  • Bees -
Practices preferred
  • Organic -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
  • Texture - Clay-loam
  • Rocky soil - Few rocks
  • Good drainage - Drainage in the terrace is good, but additional drainage in the orchard and other low-lying areas may be needed
Preferred arrangement
  • Lease -
  • License -
  • MOU -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
No
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
No
Agreement duration
To be discussed
Last modifed about 2 hours ago; never expires.