Seed Packs
We are committed to preserving our seeds as certified organic, open-pollinated, regionally adapted, held in the public domain, and GE-free. One of our core beliefs is that seed sovereignty is an essential part of sustainable bioregional food systems. That is why we are dedicated to our seed trials research with FarmFolk CityFolk, and are founding members of BC’s very own Eco Seed Co-op. If you are looking for ecologically sound seeds for your garden or farm, and want to support research for the public interest, consider growing your farm or garden with our seeds.
View our digital seed catalogue here!
Our seeds are now available to order online at the BC Eco Seed Coop!
Flowers
At the UBC Farm, we believe flowers should be grown as our food is grown – locally and organic, without the use of chemicals and without travelling across the globe. By purchasing flowers from the UBC Farm, you are supporting the Farm in its efforts to cultivate a space which feeds the community, educates all ages about land stewardship, and is at the vanguard of research to continue the advance of organic growing practices.
How are they grown?
Grown on less than ¼ acre using Certified Organic, ecologically sound practices, our blooms help build healthy soils, support native pollinators and honey bees, and travel only a few steps from our field to your home or event.
Though our plot is small, our flowers are wonderfully diverse. We grow more than 40 varieties of annual and perennial cut flowers, with bouquets that change with the seasons from summer through fall. Many of the flowers we grow are harder to find in grocery stores, as they cannot easily withstand long-distance travel. A visit to our field shows the incredible range of colours and textures in bloom throughout the season. Explore our flower packages and enjoy locally grown flowers with us this year!
Local, Sustainable and Seasonal Market Bouquets
We sell weekly bouquets at our Tuesday Evening Market, Wednesday Bookstore Market and Saturday UBC Farm Farmers’ Market throughout the growing season, from July to September.
Come by one of our markets this season for some beautiful seasonal blooms!
Farm-to-Florist
If you are a florist interested in sourcing flowers from us during our growing season please contact us for a fresh sheet, we would love to work with you! Please get in touch by email.
Wedding and Event Packages
In recent years, we’ve enjoyed offering flower packages for weddings. Being that we host many weddings on the Farm, it seems especially fitting for the flowers to come from a field that’s just around the corner from the wedding itself.
Our flowers are generally available from June to early October, with some shifts in availability depending on the weather. Because we are selling seasonal flowers, we can’t guarantee that particular varieties or colours will be available for the day of your event, but we will provide armfuls of fresh, beautiful blooms that fit your vision, as nature allows.
We only sell flowers by the bucket to those interested in arranging themselves, leaving the creative vision or arrangements in your capable hands.
Curious to learn more? Send us an email at ubcfarm.wholesale@ubc.ca with your wedding date, vision for flowers in your ceremony, and any other questions you have about the process.
What does sustainable agriculture have to do with flowers?
Since we’re not eating the flowers (though we do grow edible varieties too!), is it important to follow organic practices? In short, yes. Conventionally grown flowers are tied to a variety of chemicals during both the growing and the processing phases. This includes synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and floral preservatives. These chemicals are damaging to both the environment and the health of the farmers and florists working with them. Sustainable growing practices and land stewardship apply to all crops, be it something we eat, or something like flowers which beautifies a space and helps lift our spirits. In terms of supporting local agriculture, the narrative is similar to that of local food: buying local, sustainably-grown flowers encourages ecologically-responsible agriculture, supports farmers in your community, and ensures you are getting the freshest bouquets possible.