With the rise of industrial agriculture in our increasingly globalized world, local, small-scale farmers are more important now than ever. At BC Eco Seed Co-op we’re proud to be a farmer-first business.Over the years we’ve met and supplied many BC farmers with seeds grown close to home and getting to know our customers has been one of the biggest motivations in our business. Grower Profile is a storytelling initiative giving you a deeper snapshot of the farmers in your community, providing you with stories about the food growing close to home and the amazing humans who are making it happen.
Meet BC Eco Seed Co-op founding member Mel Sylvestre of Grounded Acres Organic Farm.
Read on to learn more about Mel's journey from sound technician to seed saver, why tomatillo seeds are one of the most unique she has saved, how seed saving is a political statement, and more!
Featured photos credited to Grounded Acres Organic Farm.
Grower Profile is a storytelling initiative giving you a deeper snapshot of the farmers in your community. It is our goal to provide you with stories about the food growing close to home and the amazing humans who are making it happen. Explore this series to learn more about what drives these folks to make the bold decision to be a farmer and tend to the land.
Meet BC Eco Seed Co-op Stockist Belle General based in Victoria, BC.
We spoke with shop owner and pun mastermind Katie to learn more about they're unique mix of modern day mercantile meets bougie convenience store, what it means to work with values-aligned brands, and opening a business during the pandemic.
Do you know when to seed successions of which vegetables? Here is a great guideline for crops that do well at 7, 10, 14, 21 and 30 day intervals in standard growing conditions.