Cropthorne Farm

06/24/2026

Weeding and Cultivation gathering at Cropthorne and River and Sea this Thursday here at the farm.
If you aren’t a part of the Lower Mainland Farmer group but are actively farming, reach out and we can share the details
Look forward to seeing yall during the busy weeding season!

06/20/2026

Last week of Spring but definitely have summer on our mind 🌞

Been a busy week prepping for a big double market weekend coming up and the first weekend CSA shares going out!

Photo round up this week;
Theo in the beans!
Elias, Bruno and Olivia planing the last rep of watermelon 🍉
New veggies ready each week, Hello Dande🦁
And last but not least it’s football season ⚽️ and some of our crew take it very seriously watching their compatriotas 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽 We had a great crew supper in town watching the game on the big screen!

06/05/2026

🚨Today is the day🚨
We are officially OPEN for the summer season!

We’ve got some great season opener deals for you:
🥒 Cukes are 2 for $8
🧅 Shallots are 20% off
🥬 Lettuce are 3 for $12
And Winter Squash are BOGO! Who doesn’t love a free squash?

We’d love to see you this weekend, we are stocked up with lots of great spring veggies and will have more each week as we move into summer.

Everything is grown right here on Westham Island at Cropthorne and everything is Certified Organic

06/04/2026

Let’s go to Westham Island!

It’s been just over 2 months since the bridge reopened after a 10 week closure following a barge accident. After months of uncertainty for farmers, residents, staff and our farm stand customers, we are SO excited to reopen on our summer hours starting tomorrow.

It was an unusual start to the season (to say the least) and our team had been working so hard to prepare for our summer schedule. Early June is looking bountiful on the farm and we will be starting at Kitsilano Farmers Market THIS SUNDAY!

Come on by, we truly can’t wait to see you.

The Farm Stand will be open 10-5PM Tuesday-Sunday (closed Mondays) starting Friday, June 5th. We have lots of specials and good food for early summer eating!

And yes, you might see a pheasant 😂

06/02/2026

JUST THREE DAYS UNTIL THE FARMSTAND OPENS FOR THE SUMMER!

Cucumbers are in a abundance and a great way to beat the heat!

Try this 🥒Agua de Pepino🥒 Recipe for a refreshing drink. One of Bruno's favorites:

4 cups water
3 large cucumbers, peeled and chopped
¼ cup granulated sugar, plus more as needed
¼ cup lime juice

1. Blend water, cucumbers and sugar.
2. Strain the liquid to remove the pulp.
3. Stir in the lime juice.
4. Try adding a splash of sparkling water for a fizzy finish.
5. Garnish with a slice of cucumber or lime.

Farmstand Hours Starting Friday June 5th:
Tuesday - Sunday, 10am-5pm (Closed Monday)

05/31/2026

The Countdown continues...

Just 5 days away from Farmstand opening for the Summer Season!

We are loving munching on these peppery radishes right now! Great as a crunchy snack with dip or hummus. Or try them quick pickled as a topping on your favorite tacos and burgers. Or have a French inspired lunch of a crusty baguette topped with butter and salted sliced radishes. Yum!

As Summer nears closer what veggies are you dreaming of and how are you preparing them?

🍅🍆🥔🥕🌶🫑🥒🥬🥦🧄🧅🫛

05/29/2026

THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS! Mark your calendars!

☀️ We are just a week away from opening our Farmstand for the Summer Season! ☀️

Starting Friday June 5th, the farmstand will be open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm. (Closed Mondays)

Cucumbers are pumping so expect plenty of Long English and Minis Cukes! Plus Snap Peas, Radishes, Bok Choi, Arugula, Salad and more!

We also have lots planted and growing out in the field and hoophouses so you can expect lots of new delicious veggies over the coming weeks.

Our crew has been hard at work over the past few months and we can wait to share the bounty of all that hard work with our community!

🥕🥒🥬🥦🫛🍅🍆🥔🌶🫑🧄🧅

05/21/2026

May on the farm! A month full of planting, irrigating, weeding and odd jobs around the farm. We’ve had more crew return and have been getting lots done around the ahead of summer.

June is just around the corner with lots to look forward to:

🥒 The Farm Stand will be open 6 days a week on Friday, June 6th
🥕 First Summer CSA baskets start on Tuesday, June 16th with first weekend baskets on June 20th and 21st
🥬 Our return to Kits market in mid-June - stay tuned for the date

In the meantime we’ll be open on Saturdays at the Farm Stand. See you soon!

05/05/2026

Enjoyed reading this piece in the Globe and Mail this weekend.

It is incredibly precise and detailed, with months of planning. It is also incredibly stressful, both with the financials and long hours and still incredibly amazing what all the farms across this country do each year. We risk so much each and every year to get food on the table and wouldn’t change it for a second yet.

A thoughtful article with an interesting and unsung perspective on the yearly megaproject that is feeding our nation.

Agriculture: A mega project hiding in plain sight

04/30/2026

Not only do we love growing delicious veggies, we do enjoy growing some beautiful blooms that we can share with our community.

When you sign up for our Summer CSA, a special perk our members get is access to our CSA U-pick flower field. Members are welcome to pick a small bouquet to take home each week!

And that means our Kits & West End CSA members too! Come by the farm anytime during farmstand hours to pick yourself a bouquet.

Some flowers you can expect include; Sunflowers, Strawflowers, Dahlias, Zinnias, Statice, Feverfew, Marigolds, Verbena & lots more!

Check out all the CSA details on our website: https://cropthornefarm.com/project/summer-csa/