Sayward Haven Farm

Ingredients Tofu: 1 package extra firm tofu 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp corn starch 1 tsp salt 2 tsp garlic powder Stir Fry: 2 tbsp sesame or olive oil 1 small onion, cut in strips 1 small pepper, cut in strips 1 cup snow peas, slivered 1 cup carrot, sliced thinly 1 cup broccoli, cut into bite size pieces 1/2 can sliced water chestnuts 2 cups bean sprouts 1/2 pkg rice noodles* Stir Fry Sauce: 1/2 cup natural smooth peanut butter 1/2 cup warm water 8 tbsp low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos 2...

The rows are filling up with plants and seedings to produce lovely summer produce We had an amazing Plant Sale season and it was gratifying to see so many new and familiar faces at the farm this spring. While the Plant Sale has wrapped up, we will still have a selection of leftover plants available at the farm stand this weekend. Summer Planting Activity at the farm is now shifting fully into summer planting season. Over the next couple of weeks we will be planting tomatoes, cucumbers,...

My mom is in the hospital in Victoria this week. She is elderly, has cognitive challenges, and recently developed sciatica, which I am told is very painful. Spending many hours at her side as she lies in a hallway (no rooms available, as many are waiting to be admitted into long-term care), I am struck by how much we all want the best possible quality of life as we age. We need to move our bodies every day, to the best of our ability. My daughter, who is a physiotherapist, reminded her that...