Cartwheel Farm

Cartwheel Farm We are a small family farm in the Creston Valley of British Columbia. We grow and deliver certified organic vegetables, herbs, and fruit with joy!

We are Nigel and Laura Francis. We are working to build a farm that feels right for our time and place… and for our family. We grow on a small-scale with joy and attention to detail. We farm to cultivate health, justice, freedom, beauty, and contentment. Our pre-schooler, baby, and farm dog, are trusty companions. Since 2014 we have been harvesting the best of what our fields have to offer and delivering it directly to our customers. Each week, we hand pick a good variety of vegetables. Deliveries may also include herbs and fruit. As the season unfolds and what is growing changes, so does the selection. Deliveries come with fun, easy recipes for inspiration and a note from the field. Our season runs from the first week of June to mid-November. We offer weekly and every-other-week delivery options. We strive to build meaningful, long-term relationships with the people we feed. We offer a range of payment options, strive to accommodate dietary needs, and are flexible about missed weeks. Get in touch to learn more about what we offer! We also supply The Bistro at Skimmerhorn Winery, Real Food Cafe, Black Salt Cafe, Red's Breads & Bakery, Yahk Mountain Cafe, and the Yasodhara Ashram. When we have surplus, we sell at the Creston Valley Farmers' Market. We belong to the Kootenay Organic Growers Society, our region's organic certifying body. We are proud to host the Creston Valley cache of the Kootenay Local Agricultural Society tool library.

Thanks to everyone who has supported our kiddos as they fundraise for their 5th The Terry Fox Foundation run at Canyon-L...
09/25/2026

Thanks to everyone who has supported our kiddos as they fundraise for their 5th The Terry Fox Foundation run at Canyon-Lister Elementary School! Last week at the Creston Valley Farmers' Market the two of them raised $459 selling their thyme lemonade. This week they are gathering returnable recycling. They are also still accepting donations online. Please consider helping them meet their goal of raising $2000. They run on Monday!

https://schools.terryfox.ca/page/callum-and-edwin

At the Creston Valley Farmers' Market today for annual fundraising for The Terry Fox Foundation Canyon-Lister Elementary...
09/19/2026

At the Creston Valley Farmers' Market today for annual fundraising for The Terry Fox Foundation Canyon-Lister Elementary School run!

Come visit our kids or donate online at: https://schools.terryfox.ca/page/callum-and-edwin

The kiddos say, “Hi! We are Callum & Edwin Francis. We live at Cartwheel Farm in the Creston Valley of British Columbia. This is traditional Ktunaxa territory: ʔamakʔis yaqan nuʔkiy.

Terry Fox's story means a lot to both of us. He was a Canadian, like us. From BC, like us. He was a son and a brother and friend, like us. He was a dreamer and a bit of a mischief guy, like us. He has taught us so much about how courage and hope can challenge the impossible. He has taught us about believing in yourself and others. He has taught us about caring enough to take risks. We look up to him and we try not to give up.

If you have cancer, we are on your team. Last year, we raised $1,148. We are trying to raise more this year. We are collecting donations and selling homemade organic lemonade at the Farmers' Market.

Callum says, “I am 9 years-old and in Grade 4 at Canyon-Lister Elementary School. This is my 5th year fundraising and running for Terry Fox. I love that thinking about Terry and continuing his work has become part of my life. Every September I take time to watch videos about Terry and feel connected to him. I remember that cancer affects everyone and that I can make a difference. Learning about Terry has made me a kinder and braver person. I think lots of people can say that.”

Edwin says, "I am 5 years-old and I go to kindergarten at Canyon-Lister Elementary School, just like my brother. My brother teaches me a lot about Terry Fox. This is my 2nd year running like Terry. I am proud that I challenged my school to change our run so that kindergarteners like me can run with the bigger kids. Terry showed us that any one can do amazing things."

Sunday evening farm vibes. Conditions are hard for this little garden and its gardeners. And yet, there are signs of res...
08/10/2026

Sunday evening farm vibes. Conditions are hard for this little garden and its gardeners. And yet, there are signs of resilience and perseverance and the wild absurdity of love unfolding to be found wherever the eye falls. There will be good food to share tomorrow, and next week, and next month… The hope of home is a special kind of promise.

🍅 🌶️ BIG SMOKE SOLIDARITY SALE at the Creston Valley Farmers' Market today!All pints of tomatoes and peppers are BUY 3 G...
08/08/2026

🍅 🌶️ BIG SMOKE SOLIDARITY SALE at the Creston Valley Farmers' Market today!

All pints of tomatoes and peppers are BUY 3 GET 1 FREE. Red, orange, and mixed cherry tomatoes. Grape tomatoes. Small heritage toms. Sweet Italian and sweet Shish*to peppers.

The Cartwheel crew and garden have been working extra hard to keep us all well fed through these smoky days. We feel like that resilience and abundance ought to be celebrated!!!

Come out and show your market vendors a little local love. We could use that boost! ♥️

PS. We also have bulk tomato and pepper seconds today for all your canning needs.

Your best weekend life is waiting for you at the Creston Valley Farmers' Market! Smiling faces, live music, small batch ...
07/25/2026

Your best weekend life is waiting for you at the Creston Valley Farmers' Market! Smiling faces, live music, small batch ice cream, microbrewed beer, freshly baked bread, and glorious certified organic produce to fuel your week. So many vendors have been working hard to offer something special.

We can’t clean the air, but we can keep caring for ourselves and our community in so many other ways.

Come out and play!

It’s that time again! We have been working on bringing you tomatoes since January and here they are. So worth the wait. ...
07/03/2026

It’s that time again! We have been working on bringing you tomatoes since January and here they are. So worth the wait.

Come see us at the Creston Valley Farmers' Market tomorrow for gems like these… plus last sugar snap peas, beautiful broccoli, crown-worthy cauliflower, pearly fresh onions, beets that will knock your socks off, greens galore, luscious basil to make your tomatoes smile, and so much more.

Happy Canada Day, Cartwheelers! Today’s bag went out with lots of love and some thoughts about how local food can lead u...
07/02/2026

Happy Canada Day, Cartwheelers! Today’s bag went out with lots of love and some thoughts about how local food can lead us home to the place where reconciliation, patriotism, and love for planet meet. Grateful for this land we garden and all the beings who make our daily grind feel worth it - even on a holiday!

If you received a delivery from us with all the fixings this July 1, here’s what it looked like…
Tomato
Broccoli
Sugar snap peas
Cipollini onions
Lettuce mix
Spinach
Savoy cabbage
Parsley
Thai basil
Long English cucumber
Red radishes

🫜 🍁 ♥️

The sun is out. The garden is singing. This is abundance.
06/30/2026

The sun is out. The garden is singing. This is abundance.

Each turning of the seasons brings its own abundance. Sending stellar solstice wishes to all!
06/21/2026

Each turning of the seasons brings its own abundance. Sending stellar solstice wishes to all!

FREE 🫛🫛🫛Fresh. Crisp. Cool. Sweet. Garden delicious! It is peak sugar snap peas harvest and we are celebrating. Come to ...
06/20/2026

FREE 🫛🫛🫛

Fresh. Crisp. Cool. Sweet. Garden delicious!

It is peak sugar snap peas harvest and we are celebrating. Come to the Creston Valley Farmers' Market today for a Buy 3, Get 1 Free sale on certified organic peas.

Our crew harvested and packed hundreds of bags with 💚 to brighten your weeks. Stock up on peas and all kinds of other local food you can feel great about eating and sharing!



Address

734 35th Avenue North
Creston, BC
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