Lytton

During a recent trip to the Interior we paid a visit to Bill's "long lost" cousin Ron Coghlan on his organic Farm on Stein Mountain on the edge of the Stein Valley near Lytton BC. Obviously the end of May is planting time so we pitched in with bedbuilding, raking, compost application and planting. During the day that we visited five of us, including Ahna and Jessie, planted a field of squashes which will be sold in the fall at the Trout Lake Market in Vancouver.Ron and his wife, Erin have farmed this land for 22 years subsidized by Erin's work as a midwife birth coach and counsellor. With limited machinery, glacial irrigation, organic practices and lots of love and energy a huge variety of vegetables, fruit and herbs flourish in Canada's hotspot.Lunch was largely provided from the salad garden, beets from the root cellar and the grains that are a staple of all organic kitchens. It was delicious with the added seasoning of a healthy farm working appetite. The day was the most fulfilling day of our week's journey. Thanks to Ron and Erin for DOING IT!

If you ever get internet up there, Ron, check out our web site!