https://www.salixandsedge.ca/our-farm daily 0.75 2023-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d9197e482bfa121c03879e/d486a6da-3c7e-4d09-a192-dd5784dd3b24/Salix+and+Sedge+Farm+-+garden+beds Our Farm Salix and Sedge Farm is owned and operated by Cali Olleck and Brendan Parsons, with supervision and oversight from our kids, Atlin and Thalia. We started our farm in 2015 and decided to give everything a try - honeybees, pigs, chickens, and vegetables! Now we keep it simple and just grow vegetables. Our farm is certified organic through the Kootenay Organic Grower’s Society. We farm approximately one acre of land. This includes land that we lease from our neighbours where we grow a diversity of field crops and have a couple of unheated tunnels. We also have a year-round heated greenhouse on our land where we mainly grow tomatoes and cucumbers in the spring and summer, and greens in the fall and winter. We produce a wide range of vegetables primarily for our roadside farm stand, and we also sell our produce to a few local retailers, a CSA program, and provide produce to the Salmo Food Bank. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d9197e482bfa121c03879e/0ab611e7-b28d-439d-83d8-4673ae83b960/Salix+and+Sedge+Farm+-+beds+in+field+1 Our Farm - Our Growing Practices We farm because we believe in a just and healthy food system that builds soil, respects wildlife, values its workers, and produces the most flavourful and nutritious food possible. Here are some of the practices we use on our farm to support this vision: Annual soil testing and fertilization to balance soil micronutrients Crop rotation for healthy soil and fewer pest and disease problems Compost application to build soil and feed the soil life Careful vegetable variety selection for maximum flavour profile Pest management plan that focuses on prevention rather than treatment Wetland construction to support biodiversity Ongoing professional development to keep up with new research and improved production methods https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d9197e482bfa121c03879e/7fac58e0-20c2-4a75-9691-dc7f3a421933/Salix+and+Sedge+Farm+new+wetland.jpg Our Farm - Salix and Sedge, what’s in a name? Our farm is named after the prominent flora found on our farm. Salix is the genus of willows, of which we have many varieties. Sedge is a three sided grass-like plant which thrives in wet conditions and can form ‘sedge meadows’. We have an abundance of sedge on our low lying property and it is the primary perennial weed that we have had to deal with so far. Our name roots us in our surrounding ecosystem, plus we just like alliteration. Beaver ponds, wetland, and mixed forest makes up the majority of our property and is home to a diverse array of wildlife. We find inspiration and rejuvenation in our surroundings, and feel incredibly lucky to be able to work outside everyday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d9197e482bfa121c03879e/8a3f1033-721b-4063-b9c2-b034072a7c4d/Salix+and+Sedge+Farm+-+Beaver+ponds.jpg Our Farm Beaver ponds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d9197e482bfa121c03879e/729db843-22b8-499e-bd88-b935865ccc84/Salix+and+Sedge+Farm+-+Wetland+construction.JPG Our Farm Constructed wetland, 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d9197e482bfa121c03879e/00224cda-e4fe-46f4-a093-07dde2c12df9/Salix+and+Sedge+Farm+-+constructed+wetland+from+top+of+greenhouse.jpg Our Farm Constructed wetland from top of Greenhouse, 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d9197e482bfa121c03879e/9597c438-1a27-4e3a-803a-294d88a9a98a/Salix+and+Sedge+Farm+-+Basket+willow+spring+shoots.jpg Our Farm Basket willow shoots coming up in spring. 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d9197e482bfa121c03879e/5063ee23-e9d2-4b8c-99a7-d72a9f5c7b32/Salix+and+Sedge+Farm+-Basket+Willow+patch+wildfire+smoke.jpg Our Farm Atlin walking through basket willow patch in the smokey September air. 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d9197e482bfa121c03879e/5764d513-6033-458f-8b4a-36386c47d256/Salix+and+Sedge+Farm+new+wetland.jpg Our Farm Constructed wetland, 2018 https://www.salixandsedge.ca/home daily 1.0 2025-03-19 https://www.salixandsedge.ca/about daily 0.75 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d9197e482bfa121c03879e/fc26897f-6507-4835-8c41-0d4073357f2a/Salix+and+Sedge+Farm+-+Cali+and+Brendan+Winter+2022.jpg About Us - Cali Olleck and Brendan Parsons Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d9197e482bfa121c03879e/1183827f-1d35-4753-8c8b-010b31682e6e/Salix+and+Sedge+Farm+-+Gab+Cabbage.jpg About Us - Gabrielle Clement Gab is the Assistant Farm Manager and brings a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience to her position. She has been working on mixed vegetable farms for 14 years, with much of that time being in management roles. A super hard worker in the field, Gab usually sets the benchmark pace for whichever task the crew is working on, whether it is transplanting or harvesting. Her keen awareness of weeds, pests and diseases makes management easier as she scouts for issues while completing other tasks. We are very grateful to have Gab back for another year of helping to manage our farm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d9197e482bfa121c03879e/3c8c4b16-abcd-4619-956e-e1ec9aeb2a4d/Salix+and+Sedge+Farm+-+Atlin+eating+peas.jpg About Us - Atlin Parsons Our son and resident taste tester, irrigation system apprentice and tractor enthusiast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d9197e482bfa121c03879e/a4e7debe-4aae-4d9e-b1dc-791b18da506c/IMG_20230515_100748293_HDR.jpg About Us - Thalia Parsons Our daughter and farmer in training. Head strawberry taste-tester. https://www.salixandsedge.ca/contact daily 0.75 2022-01-12 https://www.salixandsedge.ca/farmstand daily 0.75 2025-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d9197e482bfa121c03879e/02f840ce-7cc9-4f16-bc5e-b0ab9432b768/Farm+Stand+Salix+and+Sedge+Summer+2022.jpg Farm Stand - We are open daily, 8-8! Just on the edge of town, you will find us half way down Curwen Road - a quiet rural road lined with cottonwood trees, pasture, horses, and ponds. We aim to be open most of the year but are usually closed for the months of January and February. Sign up for our newsletter on the home page to stay up to date on our hours of operation. Located at 204 Curwen Road, Salmo. Read on to learn how you can join our Farm Stand Card Program and save money this season while supporting local! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d9197e482bfa121c03879e/0266bf4c-5a25-4dd4-ad43-156754dcccf9/IMG_20211005_110623215+%281%29.jpg Farm Stand - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d9197e482bfa121c03879e/115994ed-922c-4a40-8f28-f0d0fcca36ec/farm+stand+dollar+card.jpg Farm Stand - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.