HOW IT BEGAN

With a push in 2020 Early Bird Acres all fell into place as the world fell apart.

We have wanted to be more self-sufficient and appreciated the value of growing our own food for health and security. In 2020 our garden tripled in size and by the end of the season it doubled again. The vision of Early Bird Acres began.

While growing food is important - flowers always have my heart.

I'm not one to move so quick on big ideas but when I do jump... it's with two feet. Lucky for me my family was equally excited and we can't wait to see where our first official farming season takes us.

If flowers aren't your thing I still hope you stick around as we share a bit about our life on the homestead.

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THIS IS US NOW

Bryan and Tracee, along with their family are first generation farmers and grow seasonably on 1/4 acre of land. Focused on soil health and a no-till approach they grow a wide variety of flowers using natural practices, no chemicals and harvest at the ideal time giving you top quality flowers in hand. With sustainable practices they aim to make the land they live on a better place for generations to come. These ‘grown, not flown’ flowers will have you falling in love with not only the beauty, but importance of seasonable local flowers grown here in the West Kootenays. Follow along with Bryan, Tracee and their family farm.