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Kelly and Cam Get Hitched!

Well, professionally speaking, that is. These two farmers have joined forces to make Boots ‘n Roots Permaculture Farm better than ever.

After twelve years of growing organic vegetables in Duncan, Cam retired Ol’ MacDonald Farm to relieve the burden of running his own business; meanwhile across the river in Glenora, Kelly pondered her next twelve years of growing, and realized she needed a helper with knowledge, experience and dedication. Maybe these two could help each other out...

Kelly thinks Cam is smart, but he really just uses big words. Kelly calls herself an intuitive farmer, and Cam doesn’t really know what that means, but says he finds it “laudable.” But seriously: Cam likes working for Kelly for many reasons, such as her endless greenhouse space, great for growing heat loving plants and extending the season in spring and fall--a luxury he has never experienced. He also loves the way Kelly sources many soil amendments, in the form of wood chips and horse manure, right there in her Glenora neighbourhood, and marvels at the spadefuls of red wriggler worms and mycorrhizae (big word for fungus) that go into her garden.

The two are coordinating their strengths and comparing notes on vegetable varieties and growing practices to maximize the productivity of the farm, and enhancing the soil structure to achieve maximum nutrient density in the farm’s produce. It is naturally grown and typically picked the day before sale so the taste and quality are tough to beat.

Boots ‘n Roots offers farm gate sales and two sizes of CSA; plus a you choose CSA available for pick up in Duncan. With grocery prices rising and many farmers reluctant to raise their own prices too much, the value at the Duncan Farmer’s market is better than ever. Please come and say hello to Kelly-any Saturday market, in front of Pharmasave.

Cam MacDonald