Did you know you can still buy food that is grown in Langford? How many cities can boast long term, steady jobs in food production as a part of the local economy?
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(1) Littler Farms
3564 Happy Valley Road, Langford
Tel 474-7353
Responsibly-grown fruits, vegetables and eggs. Open Thursday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. mid-July to mid-October.
(2) Happy Valley Lavender Farm
3505 Happy Valley Road, Langford
Tel 250-474-5767 | happyvalleylavender.com
Organically grown Veggie starts plus Herb & Lavender plants for sale on Sundays for April & May 10am-5pm.
(3) Happy Valley Market
3431 Happy Valley Road, Langford
(778) 430-5000
Sells local produce, supports local farming
(4) Happy Valley Fresh Pies
(More to come)
(5) Chidlow Farm
3359 Luxton Rd
Fresh veggie-fed eggs year round
(6) The Drying Shed
1139 Lippincott Rd
Cut flowers, garlic, potatoes; other produce as available - Available at Happy Valley/Goldstream Station/ Colwood Markets. Associate member Island Organic Producers Association (IOPA). Also sells buckets and bee houses
(7) Joseph Lohbrunner Farm
1152 Lippincott Road
Mixed Vegetables: Potatoes, beans, peas, broccoli, tomatillos, herbs, squash, zucchini, carrots etc.
(8) Glen Lake Inn Pocket Market
2668 Sooke Road
Seasonal
Fresh produce. Located in parking lot at rear.
(9) Little Elf Nursery
1062 Goldstream Avenue .
Sells seeds, starter plants, trees and ornamentals.
(10) Goldtream Station Market
Bryn Maur Road and Goldstream Ave.
Seasonal. Local vegetables, seeds, baking, starter plants and crafts. goldstreamstationmarket.ca
Goldstream Avenue
Community garden for residents of complex.
(12) Plants
2148 Millstream Rd
Starter plants, flowers
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Thanks to a few visionary, pioneering Langford residents, and the fact there is still a bit of precious land, you can buy organic eggs, plants, produce, baked goods and flowers without leaving Langford.