Early Girl Urban Farm
2389 Ashlee Road V9R6T2 Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Farmgate hours this week: Thur-Sat 12-7

The Farmgate is open today 3/$12

Here we go again.... Due to the recent announcement regarding the provincial health order prohibiting dine in service in restaurants, many chefs have cancelled or significantly reduced their orders. Hence, I will have an abundance of fresh, primo quality Microgreens available effective Wednesday March 31. Come on by and shop at your leisure. FARMGATE HOURS 12-6 until further notice (special this week is The Olde Lockdown Bundle: Pea, Sun & Radish for $12) . Bulk orders av...ailable on request. You can also pick up preserves, dried herbs, salts, teas and a small selection of seed! COVID sanitation & distancing protocol in effect. Honor system or etransfer at the gate. HOME DELIVERY (Within Nanaimo)- Monthly Subscription or $30 Sample Box delivered to your door Wednesdays. Email me at [email protected] to enrol or for more details. Can we just take a second to recognize what our restaurateurs , small businesses and suppliers to this industry have endured over the past year? I’m having a moment for sure...the uncertainty is overwhelming. I really want to send positivity and appreciation to all my chefs and their teams, who are struggling today. I support you through this challenging time. NOW is the time to order take out or pay a visit to a patio of a locally owned restaurant where your patronage will make a direct and significant difference in your community.

Fermented Semi-Grain Mustard! Certified Organic Canadian mustard naturally fermented in Himalayan salt, homebrewed apple cider vinegar and turmeric. Spicy in all the right places. Crafted in Smallbatches & fermented often, this makes the best accompaniment to charcuterie. Well, besides pickles . Available in limited quantities at the Farmgate today. #eatlocal #fermentation #mustard #organic #canadian #eatwell #shoplocal #farmgate #farmstand #earlygirlurbanfarm #nanaimo #eatnanaimo #microgreens #niche #turmeric #simplefood #smallbatch #hotdogs #charcuterie #spicy #knowyourfarmer

Nasturtium Shoots are on the harvest bench today! These delicious peppery leaves and stems make a beautiful tasty impact on any plate. Rich in iron and Vit C for immune support and it’s pungency is said to aid digestion and assist in absorption of nutrients. Fun fact: Nasturtium seeds were brought to Europe in the 1500s from the Andes by the Spanish conquistadors along with gold from the Incas. The journey of seeds . DM me to order. Website coming soon, or someday. #historyoffood #deepthoughts #nasturtium #microgreens #chefs #restaurants #vancouverislandchefs #nanaimo #eatnanaimo #eatlocal #urbanfarming #edibleflowers #knowyourfarmer #spring #herbs #niche #coolcrops #handpicked #organic #highvibes

Calendula is absolutely one of my very favourite flowers for medicinal, culinary, topical and general holistic properties. Here’s a reminder why that may be true for you too. I have dried calendula/nettle/ mint tea available at the farmgate today!

Right up my alley. Has anyone ever checked these classes out?

Coming Soon! Edible Centerpieces We’re conjuring up lots of new ideas & interesting varieties with delicious flavours to keep you healthy and happy this season. We love growing fresh food for you! I’m looking for looking for someone local with great skills to create a website for easier ordering, any takers? #goodthingscoming #growth #shoplocal #webdesign #instafood #microgreens #rebrand #microfarm #urbanfarm #eyecandy #earlygirlurbanfarm #smallbusiness #eatlocal #fullmoon #eatwell #wholesale #retail #subscriptionbox #homedelivery #samhain

Marigolds & Monarchs The souls are travelling #samhain #dayofthedead #ancestors

PEASHOOTS comin’ on strong! These babies will be harvested and delivered on the same day next week. Did you know that peashoots contain a concentrated amount of vitamin C, iron and are an excellent source of fiber? We are honored to grow thousands of pounds of Microgreens here on our micro farm each year, and feed our community healthy fresh food. Thankyou to all that support local farmers and the local food scene on Vancouver Island. #fresh #newbeginning #promise #foodsecurity #sustainable #seedsovereignty #community #alwaysinseason #nutrition #microgreens #peashoots #eatwell #nanaimo #tofino #ucluelet #vancouverisland #knowyourfarmer #wheredoesyourfoodcomefrom #feedfeed #wholesale #retail #subscriptionbox