The season of

MULCH

WINTER COVER CROPS

SOIL PROTECTION

WINTER HERBS

GARLIC STARTS

WAITING......

It is truly amazing what can be grown on our little rock in the Salish sea. Come on up to the Ruddy Garden at 511 Sunset Road and see for yourself! The Garden is open for visitors most week days. Follow the signs for the self guided tour and learn about our Bowen growing conditions, gardening techniques in use and composting methods.

The Ruddy Garden is
our outdoor classroom.

We are learning how to grow food for our community in a small space using methods that conserve precious water resources and protect our soils.

Bordering a creek and a designated Riparian area, The Ruddy Garden is situated in an important watershed our garden site provides many interesting challenges and opportunities. Our intention is to provide an interactive demonstration site for Islanders interested in starting their own food gardens, and to grow produce for use in our kitchen and for sale at The Ruddy Store.

The Ruddy Cafe...

heated outdoor patio, wifi, good food, good company!

Sit on the patio for lunch, enjoy an organic coffee, or pick up something to take home for dinner (selected items). The Ruddy Café on Sunset Road is a beautiful place to take a break from life’s hectic pace. Walk through our garden classroom or sit on the patio and watch nature at work. Enjoy our heated outdoor patio with Wi-Fi.

With the trails of the Cowan Point a short distance away, you can take a walk or a bicycle ride then finish off with lunch or coffee at The Ruddy Potato Café.

The Café is situated next to the Ruddy Garden and offers you a wonderful place to sit and ponder life’s big questions – shall I have the orange date bran or the apple oatmeal muffin?

Once you’ve found the answer take a stroll around the garden and see how the birds and bees work!

The Café offers a great place place for lunch (on the other side of the island!), situated besides the Ruddy Kitchen the Café has fresh homemade products straight from the kitchen: Muffins, Cookies, Sandwiches, Soups (Fall/Winter), Pies and Dinner to go (limited selection).

 Contact the Café: (604) 947-0665.