Oh my!
I can't believe it's been a month since my last Blog Post. Sorry!
With all this incredible heat and no rain, I've been run off my feet to say the least!
Remarkably, there are things growing in my field!
Now available:
Zuchinni, Blueberries ( not sprayed ), Green Beans, Carrots, Cabbage, Beets and lots of Potatoes ( both German Butter & Yukon Gold ).
Unfortunately with this incredible heat, many of the cut flowers that I normally grow are just melting in the field. Dahlias have just started, and I'm praying that we get some rain soon. If you believe in the power of prayer, please pray for some rain. I don't irrigate the fields, and normally even with a hot Summer, everything does so well, but this year, everything is basically budding, splitting, opening and dying the same day. Very frustrating for me as I was growing a ton of flowers for my two oldest daughters' weddings coming up in August. I hope that we will have some to enjoy for the weddings, but I just don't know.
Also, some more bad news for all you customers that enjoy my wonderful pickled items and jams. Fraser Health gave me a visit and told me because I don't have a commercial kitchen specifically dedicated to the canning products, I cannot sell them to the public - very sad for me. I do have my Food Safe Certificate, and I am extremely cautious when preparing food for the public, but apparently that is not enough for Fraser Health.
If you do happen to pop in, and want some of those items, and you see me around the property, I will sell to you, I just can't have them in the Stand any longer - Sorry.
Good News!
My garlic crop is amazing this year, and I will have some available starting next week - as well as red & yellow onions coming very soon!
My blueberries are huge and very sweet this year - I do sell them by the small carton, but if you would like a flat, please let me know, and I will pick that for you specifically. A flat is $30.00
I will be closing the Stand on two different days in August, for my daughters' weddings here on the farm - August 2nd and August 22nd - so stock up before and after!
Hope to see you soon! And thank you to all of the regular customers I have - you all make my work feel worth while!
Warm regards,
Mandy
Yakashiro Farm & Gardens
28875 Haverman Road,
in Beautiful Bradner, BC
Cell# 604-556-1330
Tuesday, 7 July 2015
Friday, 12 June 2015
Hello out there!
Well, with this crazy warm weather, everything, and I mean everything is blooming and ripening earlier than normal.
This morning, I picked my first bucket of blueberries - yes they're for sale at the Big Stand - stop by. This is only the first pick, lots more to come because my blueberry field is loaded!
Also, first pick yesterday of my most gorgeous Russian Iris' - these have to be my favourite flowers that I grow - the only problem is that they can have a short shelf life, so come quickly if you want to have some in your home!
Also, I cut my first Sunflowers this morning as well! AHHHHHH!! But, they are absolutely gorgeous! First cuts always have really thick stems, and as the season progresses, the stems get thinner and more manageable, but these are just gorgeous!
I only have two heads of broccoli left, as of one hour ago, so hurry in, the next round won't be ready for awhile, and zuchinni is about a week away, but if they show up earlier than I expect, I'll put out a quick notice as well!
Have an amazing weekend everyone!
Mandy
Yakashiro Farm & Gardens
28875 Haverman Road,
in Beautiful Bradner, BC
V4X2P3
Mandy's Cell# 604-556-1330
Well, with this crazy warm weather, everything, and I mean everything is blooming and ripening earlier than normal.
This morning, I picked my first bucket of blueberries - yes they're for sale at the Big Stand - stop by. This is only the first pick, lots more to come because my blueberry field is loaded!
Also, first pick yesterday of my most gorgeous Russian Iris' - these have to be my favourite flowers that I grow - the only problem is that they can have a short shelf life, so come quickly if you want to have some in your home!
Have an amazing weekend everyone!
Mandy
Yakashiro Farm & Gardens
28875 Haverman Road,
in Beautiful Bradner, BC
V4X2P3
Mandy's Cell# 604-556-1330
Friday, 5 June 2015
Monday, 1 June 2015
Good Morning!
Have you noticed that there's hardly any rhubarb to be found anywhere, and when you do find some, it's spindly and expensive. The thought of most rhubarb farmers is that because of exceptionally warm Winter that we had ( not enough cold and freezing days ), the rhubarb plants are fighting back. I had a customer tell me that she went to a local market and the rhubarb was skinny and looked poorly, and the store was still asking $3.99 per pound! Crazy! Come see me! The rhubarb is not the prettiest I've ever harvested, but if you're just using it to make jams and for baking, it's still great.......and I still only charge $1.00 per pound. I have them in 2 pound bags in the fridge at the Big Stand - so stop by soon and pick some up. If you need more than what I've got when you come, please phone ahead, and I'll put some aside for you! :) Hopefully the plants will perk up a little for the next cuts.
I have many beautiful Peonies, Delphiniums, Sweet Williams & Alstromaeria cut and at the Big Stand. I tried putting some out at the roadside stand, but it's just too warm with the sun beating on them, so the shaded, and refrigerated area in the Big Stand just work better.
All the pumpkin and squash plants are now in the fields, and growing well. There's even flowers on some of the squash plants, and small pumpkins starting too!
Broccoli should be ready by this weekend - looks great this year!
El Nino has really made itself known this year, all over the world. Floods where there has never been floods, rains of crazy amounts, and droughts and heat where there normally is cooler weather. We've been hit by the heat and not enough rain this year, and it's been a little frustrating. Please be patient with all of us farmers, as we try and adjust to this weather this year. Unless farmers have irrigation in their greenhouses and fields, it's a little harder, and taking a little longer to get the product we're used to harvesting. It's supposed to rain some in the next few days here, which I know I am really looking forward to, as I do not have irrigation in my fields, and every drop counts!
Take care, and hope to see you soon!
Mandy
Yakashiro Farm & Gardens
28875 Haverman Road
in Beautiful Bradner, BC
Cell# 604-556-1330
Have you noticed that there's hardly any rhubarb to be found anywhere, and when you do find some, it's spindly and expensive. The thought of most rhubarb farmers is that because of exceptionally warm Winter that we had ( not enough cold and freezing days ), the rhubarb plants are fighting back. I had a customer tell me that she went to a local market and the rhubarb was skinny and looked poorly, and the store was still asking $3.99 per pound! Crazy! Come see me! The rhubarb is not the prettiest I've ever harvested, but if you're just using it to make jams and for baking, it's still great.......and I still only charge $1.00 per pound. I have them in 2 pound bags in the fridge at the Big Stand - so stop by soon and pick some up. If you need more than what I've got when you come, please phone ahead, and I'll put some aside for you! :) Hopefully the plants will perk up a little for the next cuts.
I have many beautiful Peonies, Delphiniums, Sweet Williams & Alstromaeria cut and at the Big Stand. I tried putting some out at the roadside stand, but it's just too warm with the sun beating on them, so the shaded, and refrigerated area in the Big Stand just work better.
All the pumpkin and squash plants are now in the fields, and growing well. There's even flowers on some of the squash plants, and small pumpkins starting too!
Broccoli should be ready by this weekend - looks great this year!
El Nino has really made itself known this year, all over the world. Floods where there has never been floods, rains of crazy amounts, and droughts and heat where there normally is cooler weather. We've been hit by the heat and not enough rain this year, and it's been a little frustrating. Please be patient with all of us farmers, as we try and adjust to this weather this year. Unless farmers have irrigation in their greenhouses and fields, it's a little harder, and taking a little longer to get the product we're used to harvesting. It's supposed to rain some in the next few days here, which I know I am really looking forward to, as I do not have irrigation in my fields, and every drop counts!
Take care, and hope to see you soon!
Mandy
Yakashiro Farm & Gardens
28875 Haverman Road
in Beautiful Bradner, BC
Cell# 604-556-1330
Friday, 22 May 2015
Just a quick post this morning!
My peonies are blooming daily now! Just beautiful colours! This was my first cut, and I saved it for myself for a change! hahaha
Come down and get some for yourself!
I also have a few varieties of Bearded Iris' that will blow you away!
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
Mandy
My peonies are blooming daily now! Just beautiful colours! This was my first cut, and I saved it for myself for a change! hahaha
Come down and get some for yourself!
I also have a few varieties of Bearded Iris' that will blow you away!
Mandy
Monday, 18 May 2015
Happy May Day!
If you don't have anything planned for today, and the weather IS supposed to be awesome again today, head down to Bradner for the Annual Bradner May Day Parade and County Fair!
Pancake breakfast starts at 8am, and the Parade starts at 10am! This is an annual event, and it's a great place for a family day!
While you're here in Bradner, stop in! I have Hydrangeas & Rhododendrons on Sale for only $10.00 each ( 5 & 10 gallon pots ). Pick up some herbs for your garden, or dried ones if you don't have a garden!
Lots of Perennials in stock and ready to plant for late Spring & Summer blooms!
Hope to see you today!
Cheers!
Mandy
Yakashiro Farm & Gardens
28875 Haverman Road
in Beautiful Bradner, B.C.
Cell# 604-556-1330
If you don't have anything planned for today, and the weather IS supposed to be awesome again today, head down to Bradner for the Annual Bradner May Day Parade and County Fair!
Pancake breakfast starts at 8am, and the Parade starts at 10am! This is an annual event, and it's a great place for a family day!
While you're here in Bradner, stop in! I have Hydrangeas & Rhododendrons on Sale for only $10.00 each ( 5 & 10 gallon pots ). Pick up some herbs for your garden, or dried ones if you don't have a garden!
Lots of Perennials in stock and ready to plant for late Spring & Summer blooms!
Hope to see you today!
Cheers!
Mandy
Yakashiro Farm & Gardens
28875 Haverman Road
in Beautiful Bradner, B.C.
Cell# 604-556-1330
Tuesday, 12 May 2015
Good Morning!
Well, I'll have to be quick today - lots on the 'to do' list today.
Mother's Day weekend was crazy busy here on the Farm, plus cutting Sweet Williams for Devan Greenhouses was nuts! I've never cut that many bunches of flowers, so that was so much fun! Hope you all had a great Mother's Day all you Moms. I sure did! :)
Give the gift of health, for yourself, or someone you love:
Siberian Kale hanging baskets - for those of you that don't have a garden, but still want to enjoy fresh Kale daily, only $10.00 each!
Plus, if you do have a little sunny area of garden space, why not try growing your own Quinoa?! I have one gallon pots for only $3.00 each
Also, one last item - Starting Wednesday - Hydrangea and Rhododendron Sale - 5 - 10 gallon pots only $10.00 each! Regular prices from $15 - $25 each.
You want to have a unique and beautiful hedge, put in a Hydrangea hedge! Come soon for the best selection! I'm letting my blog customers know first, and then the general public on Craigslist this weekend.
Hope you have an amazing week!
See you soon!
Mandy
Yakashiro Farm & Gardens
28875 Haverman Road,
in Beautiful Bradner, BC
Cell# 604-556-1330
Well, I'll have to be quick today - lots on the 'to do' list today.
Mother's Day weekend was crazy busy here on the Farm, plus cutting Sweet Williams for Devan Greenhouses was nuts! I've never cut that many bunches of flowers, so that was so much fun! Hope you all had a great Mother's Day all you Moms. I sure did! :)
Give the gift of health, for yourself, or someone you love:
Siberian Kale hanging baskets - for those of you that don't have a garden, but still want to enjoy fresh Kale daily, only $10.00 each!
You want to have a unique and beautiful hedge, put in a Hydrangea hedge! Come soon for the best selection! I'm letting my blog customers know first, and then the general public on Craigslist this weekend.
Hope you have an amazing week!
See you soon!
Mandy
Yakashiro Farm & Gardens
28875 Haverman Road,
in Beautiful Bradner, BC
Cell# 604-556-1330
Tuesday, 5 May 2015
Hey Everyone!
It's a little stormy here this afternoon, so I thought I would take this time to do a quick blog for you!
Don't forget Mother's Day is this coming Sunday - don't forget your Mom, even a small bunch of flowers will bring a smile to her face. I still have lots of Sweet Williams - only $2.00 per bunch, and beautiful Bearded Iris' for $3.00 per bunch!
If your Mom is into cooking, I have lots of delicious non-GMO, non-sprayed Herbs in individual pots, or in planters, PLUS lots of dried or dehydrated Herbs I grow here and process in small batches.
Also, maybe you or your Mom are on a Health Kick?! I have Quinoa in 1 gallon pots for only $3.00 each. Grow your own dinner anyone?! Give it a try - super easy to grow.
If you ARE a Mom, Happy Mother's Day on Sunday and really, the Whole Year Round!
Cheers!
Mandy
Yakashiro Farm & Gardens
28875 Haverman Road
Abbotsford, BC in Beautiful Bradner
Cell# 604-556-1330
It's a little stormy here this afternoon, so I thought I would take this time to do a quick blog for you!
Don't forget Mother's Day is this coming Sunday - don't forget your Mom, even a small bunch of flowers will bring a smile to her face. I still have lots of Sweet Williams - only $2.00 per bunch, and beautiful Bearded Iris' for $3.00 per bunch!
If your Mom is into cooking, I have lots of delicious non-GMO, non-sprayed Herbs in individual pots, or in planters, PLUS lots of dried or dehydrated Herbs I grow here and process in small batches.
Also, maybe you or your Mom are on a Health Kick?! I have Quinoa in 1 gallon pots for only $3.00 each. Grow your own dinner anyone?! Give it a try - super easy to grow.
Cheers!
Mandy
Yakashiro Farm & Gardens
28875 Haverman Road
Abbotsford, BC in Beautiful Bradner
Cell# 604-556-1330
Monday, 27 April 2015
Good rainy morning everyone!
Thought I'd take this opportunity to quickly put out a couple of photos for the blog while it's absolutely pouring outside. What a contrast to last Monday! Ha!
A few things I wanted to show you that are in the Stand now, and selling fast!
Herb Planters
Only $20.00 and then, you can use the planters for other things, or again next year for herbs in your kitchen.
These are the Simpervivum Planters - great for a deck or porch decoration - I would bring them inside in the winter, but they look so great - Super easy to care for as they are all types of succulents, just water once in a while :) Also $20.00
Separate Herbs
A variety of herbs for your garden, and more coming all the time. 2 1/2 inch pots, only $1.50 each.
And lastly, I have tons of perennials and shrubs just waiting to be planted in your beautiful gardens. Come take a look! Everything from bearded Iris, Hosta, to dwarf Rhododendron and Japanese Snow Ball trees. Prices vary, and we're on the Honour System here, so thank you so much for your honesty!
Hope to see you soon! Remember, when it's raining is the best time to choose your plants and plant them, then they've been watered well for a few days! Helpful hints for lazy gardeners! hahahaha
Cheers!
Mandy
Yakashiro Farm & Gardens
28875 Haverman Road
in Beautiful Bradner, BC
Cell# 604-556-1330
Thought I'd take this opportunity to quickly put out a couple of photos for the blog while it's absolutely pouring outside. What a contrast to last Monday! Ha!
A few things I wanted to show you that are in the Stand now, and selling fast!
Herb Planters
Separate Herbs
And lastly, I have tons of perennials and shrubs just waiting to be planted in your beautiful gardens. Come take a look! Everything from bearded Iris, Hosta, to dwarf Rhododendron and Japanese Snow Ball trees. Prices vary, and we're on the Honour System here, so thank you so much for your honesty!
Hope to see you soon! Remember, when it's raining is the best time to choose your plants and plant them, then they've been watered well for a few days! Helpful hints for lazy gardeners! hahahaha
Cheers!
Mandy
Yakashiro Farm & Gardens
28875 Haverman Road
in Beautiful Bradner, BC
Cell# 604-556-1330
Monday, 20 April 2015
Hard to believe, but it was 25 degrees here today! Yikes, I sure hope this doesn't mean it's only going to get warmer by Summer.
Fresh herb plants are now available at the Stand - for starters, Sage, Oregano, Thyme, Cilantro, Parsley, and Chives, and I have some beautiful wooden Herb Planters that hold 3 ceramic pots for herbs as well.
Also available are ceramic planters with Sempervivums, Hens & Chicks and other succulents! Would make a wonderful Mother's Day Gift, or House Warming gift too!
My first cut flowers are ready! Already!! Sweet Williams - I love their beautiful scent, and bright colours, only $2.00 for a bunch - stop by and pick some up for yourself.
I'm trying really hard to do this blog once a week, but I know I've been tardy, so please be patient, while I try to find more time to do this.
I look forward to seeing you soon! There's still lots of perennials and flowering shrubs available. Come in soon for the best selection!
Cheers!
Mandy
Yakashiro Farm & Gardens
28875 Haverman Road,
in Beautiful Bradner, BC
Cell# 604-556-1330
Fresh herb plants are now available at the Stand - for starters, Sage, Oregano, Thyme, Cilantro, Parsley, and Chives, and I have some beautiful wooden Herb Planters that hold 3 ceramic pots for herbs as well.
Also available are ceramic planters with Sempervivums, Hens & Chicks and other succulents! Would make a wonderful Mother's Day Gift, or House Warming gift too!
My first cut flowers are ready! Already!! Sweet Williams - I love their beautiful scent, and bright colours, only $2.00 for a bunch - stop by and pick some up for yourself.
I look forward to seeing you soon! There's still lots of perennials and flowering shrubs available. Come in soon for the best selection!
Cheers!
Mandy
Yakashiro Farm & Gardens
28875 Haverman Road,
in Beautiful Bradner, BC
Cell# 604-556-1330
Monday, 13 April 2015
Well, the Spring weather that we've come to expect has definitely arrived. Lots of rain and even hail, so I hope your gardens didn't receive too much damage from the weekend weather.
Looks like the Bradner Flower Show was a big success. I can see the Hall from our property, and there were tons of cars all weekend long. Congratulations to all the folks that work so hard to make this annual event a huge success!
Lots of growth in the Greenhouse, and within the next few weeks, you will see lots of herb starter plants coming. Just waiting until they get just a bit taller.
I am also growing Quinoa and Kale for sale this year. The Quinoa was a big success last year, and lots of people enjoyed growing and harvesting their own from my starter plants. They will be out in the stand shortly as well. :)
Also right now, I have a lot of Dahlia tubers for sale ( each cluster is $3.00 ). Currently I have 5 different varieties available, with pictures on the front so you can see what they looked like last year in my own field. Easy to grow, and lovely to enjoy!
This is the most popular variety that I had for cut flowers last year, and I have tons of tubers to sell!
The theft and vandalism issue has only gotten worse here - but I will not back down. I have been documenting the events, and starting today, there will be camera surveillance done 24/7. I really wish it wouldn't have had to come to this, because I would like to believe the best in people, but in order for me to continue and have some piece of mind, I needed to have this put in.
For those of you, that are good and honest and lovely people, I know you will not be offended by this surveillance......and I thank you for your continued support of my little farm business.
For those of you, that are good and honest and lovely people, I know you will not be offended by this surveillance......and I thank you for your continued support of my little farm business.
This is an amazing system, as it will see both driveways, to right across the street in colour during the day, and infrared vision at night. Remote Guard is the company name, and they are wonderful to deal with, if you too need to have a surveillance system in place.
So thanks again to all you wonderful people who visit me here! I look forward to offering you all so many more fun things coming soon!
Best wishes
Cheers!
Mandy
Yakashiro Farm & Gardens
28875 Haverman Road
Abbotsford, BC
in Beautiful Bradner, BC
Cell# 604-556-1330
Tuesday, 24 March 2015
Hello Everyone!
Well that beautiful February weather definitely teased us a little too much. I can't complain too much, as I was able to get a lot of work done on the farm that I normally wouldn't be able to do until now, so I do feel somewhat ahead of the game.
With that early great weather though, the daffodils are already finished on my field, just a few lonely bunches left. I do wish people would be honest when they come to my stand and take bunches of flowers without paying - not sure what the logic is in this 'theft', but I do wish it would stop. It really puts a damper on my good spirits with all this farm work. If anyone has any ideas on how I can stop this, please let me know! :)
The Annual Bradner Flower Show is coming up quickly at Bradner Community Hall, April 10, 11, and 12th. Look for the signs everywhere on where to find it! It's always fascinating to see the many different varieties of daffodils. Enjoy your visit! My daffodils will be finished by the Flower Show, but I'm excited to see that my Sweet Williams are getting close - hopefully they'll be ready for the show too!
Things are sprouting in the greenhouse - lots of herbs and veggies coming in the late Spring and Summer. I'm also trying quite a few different varieties of flowers, some annual, some perennial for your gardens - so keep checking in.
More of my perennials and flowering shrubs are out at the Stand for you to purchase, and I have many more in the back field, already potted - if you're looking for anything specific, let me know, as I have built a great relationship with another grower in Langley, and can get my hands on quite a bit of great stuff!
I am in the middle of grafting a few varieties of Apple Trees, which will be for sale in the Fall. I am excited for this adventure, and just attended the AGM for the BC Fruit Growers Association on the weekend in Saanich. So much knowledge among these folks - lots of info absorbed that day!
First day of Spring has already passed - so I wish you all a great Spring, and may you have many flowers to brighten each day!
Cheers!
Mandy
Mandy
Yakashiro Farm & Gardens
28875 Haverman Road
Abbotsford, BC
in Beautiful Bradner, B.C.
Cell# 604-556-1330
Monday, 2 March 2015
Good Sunny Morning Everyone!
I almost feel bad saying that, but it's so nice to wake up to a sunny day, rather than cloudy and rainy.
Our youngest daughter lives in Toronto ( going to school and working ), and it's downright COLD there - I can't even imagine waking up to that for months at a time - we really do have it good here in Southern B.C. Stay warm Nikki! XO
Crocuses have been up for a while here, Forsythia is in almost full bloom, and it's definitely daffodil season - even though it's about a month early. I've even seen quite a few blossoming Cherry Trees. - this is crazy! TOO EARLY!
Dutch Master Daffodil
One of the first varieties to start in Spring!
It was a great weekend at the Stand - what a nice way to start the year officially! Thanks to everyone that stopped in.
I still have lots of daffodils and about 10 bunches of pussywillows left, so come get your 'Spring' items soon. With this crazy wonderful weather, before you know it, the daffodils will be finished again!
Looking forward to seeing and chatting with you all soon!
Cheers!
Mandy
Yakashiro Farm & Gardens
28875 Haverman Road
Abbotsford, B.C. V4X 2P3
in Beautiful Bradner, BC
Cell# 604-556-1330
Tuesday, 24 February 2015
2015 Season Officially Starts this Friday!!
Okay!
Spring has Sprung a month early in beautiful B.C. ( Well the southern most part of BC anyways! )
Grand Re-opening of the big Stand is this coming Friday, February 27th, 2015 ! Yikes! Can you believe it? I've actually had sales of fresh cut daffodils and pussywillows for a couple of weeks already! It's still February!!!!!
I've been busy potting a bunch of flowering shrubs and perennials, and picking daffodils already! Cleaning up the Stand inside, and restocking with jams, pickles & relishes!
Even though it's some time before any vegetables will be ready - I do have some garlic and buttercup squash that have overwintered beautifully - they will also be available starting Friday.
It's a great time to plant and transplant your trees and shrubs - make sure you come see the great pricing I have on some more mature items! Lilacs, Rhododendrons, Snowball Trees, and even some Hellebores & Bearded Iris' are coming up already!
Hope to see you soon!
Cheers!
Mandy
Yakashiro Farm & Gardens
28875 Haverman Road,
Abbotsford, B.C. in Beautiful Bradner, B.C.
Cell# 604-556-1330
Spring has Sprung a month early in beautiful B.C. ( Well the southern most part of BC anyways! )
Grand Re-opening of the big Stand is this coming Friday, February 27th, 2015 ! Yikes! Can you believe it? I've actually had sales of fresh cut daffodils and pussywillows for a couple of weeks already! It's still February!!!!!
I've been busy potting a bunch of flowering shrubs and perennials, and picking daffodils already! Cleaning up the Stand inside, and restocking with jams, pickles & relishes!
Even though it's some time before any vegetables will be ready - I do have some garlic and buttercup squash that have overwintered beautifully - they will also be available starting Friday.
It's a great time to plant and transplant your trees and shrubs - make sure you come see the great pricing I have on some more mature items! Lilacs, Rhododendrons, Snowball Trees, and even some Hellebores & Bearded Iris' are coming up already!
Hope to see you soon!
Cheers!
Mandy
Yakashiro Farm & Gardens
28875 Haverman Road,
Abbotsford, B.C. in Beautiful Bradner, B.C.
Cell# 604-556-1330
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