GG’s - Good Greens

08/19/2026

We are always blown away by the eclectic backgrounds and skills of our team members. Heather -a new face at TN- is another wonderful addition to the family and she fit in from day one!

* Where are you from and what brought you to this farm?

I grew up in Port Coquitlam but we have lived all over BC. My family moved to Powell River for my husband's job and because it's a great place to raise a family.
Previously, I had a short but thrilling life in fisheries biology after which I started a home based baking business. After 5 years of baking I was ready to move from home to an outdoor workplace. As I am a homesteader and have enjoyed outdoor jobs, farming was a natural extension of my interests.

* What's your favorite job on the farm, and why?

I love harvesting because of the satisfaction it gives me of completing the task to grow food for my community. Experiencing people's joy in the food I have helped grow is extremely rewarding.

* What's something you've learned here that surprised you?

I am surprised how many plants we can grow per square foot on the farm. The veggies at the farm grow exceptionally well even though they are closer than I am used to planting them. This has totally changed my planting schemes at home - for the better!

* What do you enjoy doing when you're not working in the fields?

I love hiking, baking, doing art with my kids and visiting my family in Vancouver.

* What's your favorite way to eat or cook something we grow on the farm?

Boiling new potatoes and tossing in butter and fresh herbs is fantastic! Just eat the carrots as they are - simply amazing!

* Do you have a farm hack you would like to share?

Hoe your w**ds before you see them. Keeping the w**ds down gives all the water and nutrients to your veggies.

* If you could invite anyone to help with harvest for a day, who would it be, and why?

My mom because we share a love of veggie gardening and she still gets excited about pulling the carrots to see how big they are.

* What's one thing people might be surprised to learn about you?

I am an avid knitter and love knitting sweaters for my loved ones.

* They call it a w**d or a pest, but you actually love...

I don't know the name of it but there is a purple w**d in my yard going crazy because I thought it was beautiful. I let it grow but didn't realize how invasive it is. Oh well!

* If you could leave readers with one tip, recipe, or piece of advice about eating locally or growing food, what would it be?

When you choose to eat locally your impact reaches farther than you probably imagine. Taking the time to get to know your local farms and farmers makes food personal and supports local working people. It is nutritious, eco-friendly and more affordable than you think.

08/14/2026

08/06/2026

This week, 'Meet the Farmer' brings you a new face from a distant land, Vishwas. Vish brings a calm presence, a keen interest in going back to the roots when it comes to food production, and fresh eyes on the miracle of plant growth Welcome to the team Vish!

- Where are you from and what brought you to this farm?
I am from South India. A deep interest in food, the desire to improve my growing skills and an apprenticeship from Young Agrarians are what brought me to this farm.

- What's your favorite job on the farm, and why?
Harvesting! It's so nice to be surrounded by the aromas of all the different vegetables at their prime.

- What's something you've learned here that surprised you?
So much! I'd never seen yellow carrots or purple peppers. Since I am new to the country, to market farming and to some of the vegetables commonly grown/eaten here, I'm relishing all the newness.

- What do you enjoy doing when you're not working in the fields?
Listening to and practicing music, cooking, foraging, camping, finding my tribe at events, and hopping between festivals.

- What's your favorite way to eat or cook something we grow on the farm?
Mostly raw salads with tahini, olive oil, nut butters etc. Sometimes sautéed with ghee, garlic, and spices depending on the vegetable/s. I love experimenting with all the many flavor combinations available.

- Do you have a farm hack you would like to share?
I might, in about 5 years, or 10.

- If you could invite anyone to help with harvest for a day, who would it be, and why?
My friends from big cities. I wish everybody could have the connection with food that farmers have. With each day spent on the farm, I realize the depth of my own disconnection with food, which stemmed from growing up in a big city.

- What's one thing people might be surprised to learn about you?
I'm quite the open book but it surprises even me that I lasted 13 years working in some of the biggest corporate firms before I let my interest in food fully take over my life.

- They call it a w**d or a pest, but you actually love...
Chickw**d, purslane, pineapple w**d, nasturtium, wood clovers - edible w**ds are my favorite things to snack on when I'm at the farm or out camping/hiking. I also think slugs are cute.

- If you could leave readers with one tip, recipe, or piece of advice about eating locally or growing food, what would it be?
Don't peel your vegetables. Especially if they are organic and recently harvested, they are usually the best parts!

07/30/2026

Meet Farmer Jen, a pillar of our dirt community. Jen comes back to us year after year, despite her many skills and talents. We couldn't do it without you Jen 💐!

* Where are you from and what brought you to this farm?

I am from Surrey, BC and moved to Powell River for my partners work. I had done a lot of outdoor labour jobs, but had never farmed and I wanted to give it a try!

* What's your favorite job on the farm, and why?

I love seeding and taking care of the seedlings in the greenhouse. It's a place where I can really take ownership of my work and really see the results.

* What's something you've learned here that surprised you?

Organic fresh celery is COMPLETELY different from what you can get the grocery store. So much more flavour.
What do you enjoy doing when you're not working in the fields?
I have a flower garden at home called Juniper Gardens. I make bouquets weekly and sell them at 32 Lake Cafe and Bakery.
I also love to read and I particularly love to read at the beach.

* What's your favorite way to eat or cook something we grow on the farm?

Kolhrabi Fritters!!!

* Do you have a farm hack you would like to share?

The amount of care and health that your seedlings have will really dictate how they will be as mature plants, so put about 75% of your plant care efforts there.

* If you could invite anyone to help with harvest for a day, who would it be, and why?

Literally anyone who wants to see how food grows and doesn't know what it takes. So much about food sustainability and even nutrition comes down to knowing how food is grown. I have a passion for sharing that information with others.

* What's one thing people might be surprised to learn about you?

I mean not much, cause if you know me, you know I will tell you basically anything about myself. But if I had so say something maybe it's that I keep up with F1 racing.

* They call it a w**d or a pest, but you actually love...

Smartw**d is actually really pretty dried or pressed. Also, the blue colour is chicory is amazing!

* If you could leave readers with one tip, recipe, or piece of advice about eating locally or growing food, what would it be?

Cheaper is not always better, organic is not always more expensive. Budget more for your food, it's what fuels you.

When you garden every year you will fail at something and succeed at something else. One thing will become easier and you will be able to take on something new

07/25/2026

Happy Friday! Let's get excited for another week of the Central Farmers' Market tomorrow with these fine vendors. We're open from 10am to 1pm, rain or shine.

See you at the market! 🍒

07/23/2026