Author: CowichanValleyVoice

One of the things that I most love about the Cowichan Valley is the continuing swirl of wonderful organic aromas in the summertime. From the funk…

Courtesy Chef Bill Jones, Deerholme Farm Ingredients 4 cups (1 L) milk (or cream) ¼ cup (65 mL) lavender flowers 6 cups (1.5 mL) French bread…

Courtesy Carolyn Morris Ingredients 4 lbs. (1.8kg) of pickling cucumbers 3 cups cider vinegar 3 cups water 1/3 cup pickling salt Per 500ml jar add the…

We live in a region that is blessed with four distinct seasons, each with its unique charm. Fall brings shorter days with cooler temperatures, and hopefully…

The most challenging thing about helping people partner with microbes in their gardens is encouraging a shift in mindset. Gardening is a bit like parenting –…

The Cowichan Exhibition is a 3-day fair that 4-H members look forward to every year. It is a small, rural fair that gives 4-H members the…