November 6, 2019
With colder days ahead, it’s the perfect time to warm up with soups, stews, and savory meals featuring rich layers of fall flavours.
October 17, 2019
You asked, we answered! Earlier this fall, We Heart Local BC reached out to our community to hear “what questions do you have for a chicken farmer?” And you provided some great ones!
August 28, 2019
What’s the connection between local farms and your fork? BC farmers produce over 200 different commodities that wind up on your table every day, from the sweet blueberries in your breakfast smoothie, to the tomatoes in your salad!
July 18, 2019
It’s high season for stone fruits in BC - like apricots, peaches, nectarines and plums. Here's how to store (and eat up!) that bountiful BC harvest.
June 18, 2019
Looking for local in your grocery store? We can help. We often get questions from our community about how to find B.C. products while shopping in the grocery store. With fruits and veggies coming into season, now is the best possible...
May 13, 2019
It’s tempting to grump about pollen in the springtime (especially when you’re sneezing) but BC farmers know that pollination is vital to agriculture. In fact, somewhere between 75% and 90 % of our...
April 17, 2019
The next time you’re enjoying a relaxing bath, consider this: the average BC greenhouse can produce 150 pounds of tomatoes, 160 cucumbers, or 55 pounds of peppers in a space smaller than..
March 5, 2019
Was one of your resolutions for 2019 to start taking better care of yourself? The Dietitians of Canada have declared March Nutrition Month, which makes it the perfect time to think about how what you put on your plate can benefit you..
February 13, 2019
Did you ever wonder where your Valentine’s roses come from? Not far from the Butterfly Gardens on Vancouver Island, you’ll find Canada’s only commercial rose growers.