Island Bees Honey, Saltspring Island 

Island Bees honey is raw, unfiltered and collected entirely from flowers on Salt Spring Island. You may find it is not as clear as regular store-bought honey and it may have occasional specks of hive materials that you would not see in honey that is more refined and processed. All the enzymes, propolis, and pollen grains are retained, so Island Bees honey is in the same state as you would find naturally in the beehive.

Most honey produced in Canada comes from huge fields of flowering monoculture like clover,
canola, blueberries and alfalfa.  In contrast, much of Salt Spring Island is forested and therefore, the number of flowers available to bees is much less, so Salt Spring bees collect honey from wildflowers and blooming trees instead.

This means that Salt Spring Island bees don’t make much surplus honey, but it also means that their honey and pollen is not as exposed to all of the harmful things that come along with modern intensive farming.

Current Variety on tap- Blackberry Honey

Great on eggs, fish, vegetables, popcorn, meat.
Lasts very well. Can be addictive.

Organic Pancake and Waffle Mix, True Grain Cowichan

Make lazy pancake Sundays a breeze with this mix made from stone ground, BC organic flour by True Grain Mill! This 960g bag (larger than the one in the image) will make 4 batches of 10 – 12 pancakes.

Directions: Pancakes: Mix 1½ cups pancake mix with 1 egg, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, & 1½ cups milk. Makes 10-12 pancakes per batch; 3 batches in pouch. Waffles: Combine 1 cup milk, 3 tbsp oil with 2 beaten egg yolks. Add 1 ½ cups dry mix. Separately, beat egg whites until stiff, then fold into batter.

Ingredients: *BC unbleached white flour, *cane sugar, *baking powder, sea salt. Contains wheat. *Organic

Sambal made with cayenne peppers from offhand farm and vinegar from Salt Spring Island Artisan Vinegar.

125ml
medium hot
ingredients: cayenne peppers, malt vinegar, sea salt

*not gluten free – the malt vinegar may contain minute amounts of gluten.

Approximately 6 grams per package. Cats love it and get frisky but it also makes a calming tea for humans!

One liter Barbs famous Wild Smoked Salmon Chowder! Cozy up with a bowl and a freshly baked baguette. Packaged in a mason jar so no waste either!

Wild Smoked Salmon Chowder – Contains gluten & dairy

Add a fresh baguette for $4.75

* made in an active bakery with gluten present.

Refundable jar deposit applied at checkout.

Great in recipes or as a delicious chip alternative. 2 oz per order.

Organic Rice Vinegar, USA

This rice vinegar is made from selected California rice and brewed using a traditional method with great care and aged in holding tanks for about a month until it mellows. The mild acidity will enrich your favorite dishes.

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Organic, Raw, Unpasteurized & Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar, Quebec City

Double fermented apple juice is the base of this unpasteurized vinegar. It is made in small quantities by La Maison Orphée, Quebec City.

Refundable bottle deposit is applied during checkout

Organic SAN-J Tamari, USA

Made with 100% whole soybeans and no wheat, San-J Organic Tamari Gluten Free Soy Sauce has a richer and milder taste than regular soy sauce. Only their natural fermentation process can give San-J Tamari a rich, delectable flavor that enhances any type of cuisine. Perfect for stir-fry, marinade, and as a dipping sauce. Great to add to soups, sauces and casseroles.

Ingredients: Water, Organic Soybeans, Salt, Organic Alcohol, Aspergillus Oryzae, Bacterial Culture.
Highlights

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Cold-Pressed Avocado Oil, Spain

Cold-pressed, unrefined and non-GMO.  It’s light nutty taste and avocado aroma make it a mild and versatile cooking oil.

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From the 2023 harvest of plums and made with the perfect mix of ginger, raisins and spices. Great for schnitzel, samosas, or really anything you’d use jam for.

Barbs Buns, Saltspring Island

Why do we love Barbs bread? Well besides mouth-watering taste…

• SIMPLE natural ingredients. NO preservatives/additives. You can spell these ingredient list and your grandmother would even know what they are. Flip that grocery store sandwich loaf over and give the ingredients a read- its nuts.   * As such, if you aren’t going to eat a Barbs loaf within the first two days- just pop it in the freezer and let it defrost in the fridge when your ready to eat it (natural preservation method folks!)
• ORGANIC flour is used in Barbs Bread. Better for our bodies and better for the planet.
• PRICE you just can’t beat the value that Barbs offers. Fresh organic loaves for under $9? Now that’s something we can all appreciate.
• FRESH. Made from scratch each day in the Bakery.
• LOCAL. This local bakery has been a pillar in the community for decades and supporting these gems is how we keep our community vibrant.

Click on the different loaves below for a description and ingredients list. All loaves are unsliced and packaged in brown paper bags.

Hand Soap, The Unscented Company

This fragrance and dye free hand soap is easy on your senses and gentle for your skin. The whole family can enjoy clean and happy hands!

Minimalist, biodegradable formula
Made with 91.6% naturally derived ingredients
Never tested on animals – Vegan
Fragrance, dye and phosphate free
Made in Canada

What it’s made of: Aqua (Water), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Glycereth-2 Cocoate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Levulinic Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride

Prefilled options:  1 L mason jar

Refundable jar deposit applied at checkout

Have a favorite container? Come to the refillery and pay for the fill there!

Laundry Soap, The Unscented Company

Powerful, tough on stains, colour-safe and effective even in cold water, our biodegradable concentrated laundry detergent is suitable for both HE and standard washers.

Biodegradable formula
Made with 90.8% of naturallu derived ingredients
Never tested on animals – Vegan
Fragrance, dye and phosphate free
Hypoallergenic
Made in Quebec

Directions: Front loader – 25ml per load , Standard – 40 ml per load

What it’s made of: Aqua (Water), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco-Glucoside, Mea-Oleate, Sodium Octyl Sulfate, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Polycarboxylate, Monoethanolamine, Sodium Methylglycinediacetate,

Prefilled options:  1 L mason jar

Refundable jar deposit applied at checkout

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Dishwasher Tabs, The Unscented Company

A fresh take on grease. A pre-soaking, cleaning and rinsing agent all in one, these Dish Tabs scrub away food residue and leave dishes and glasses sparkling. Tough on grease, their tabs are biodegradable and safe for septic tanks. No need to unwrap the water-soluble pouch!  Fragrance, dye, phosphate and chlorine free. With their super concentrated formula made from more than 93% plant and mineral based ingredients, these ecodesigned tabs are even more efficient than ever before!

What it’s made of: Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Carbonate Peroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Silicate, Polyethylene Glycol Ether, TAED, Glycerin, Subtilisin, Trideceth-4, Amylase, Bentonite

Certified Leaping Bunny – Never tested on animals

Made in France.

Prefilled option: 50 tabs (35 cents each)

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Berryman Brothers Farm, Saanich 

Fourth generation butchers and farmers- The Berryman Brothers, along with their extended family, raise and butcher meats with the highest health and moral standards in Saanich BC. Their products are:

• Free-run
• Hormone- free
• Antibiotic- free

4 – 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

$12.47 per pound Chicken is sold wrapped in butcher paper and frozen. There are no plastic wrappings or styrofoam trays here!

Organic Neutral Coconut Oil, Philippines

Production: Neutral (deodorized) coconut oil is extracted from “Copra” the dried meat of mature coconuts harvested from the coconut palm. Instead of chemicals which are prohibited in organic production, this neural flavoured oil is produced using charcoal filtering, followed by high-temperature steam injection to remove all volatile oil (flavor).

Qualities: Without any coconut flavor or aroma, this coconut oil makes a very versatile cooking oil and can be heated up to 400F.

Refundable jar deposit applied at checkout.

Organic Deglet Dates, Tunisia

Deglet dates, also known as “Deglet Noor” dates, are one of the most widely consumed varieties of dates globally. Deglet dates are medium-sized, amber to light brown in color, and have a semi-dry and firm texture. They are known for their mildly sweet flavor, which is not as rich or sticky as some other varieties.

Packaged in a deposit glass mason jar.

The BEST gluten free (and vegan) pizza dough you will ever taste! Crispy and fluffy crust that looks and tastes just like regular pizza. Made with only real, wholesome ingredients.

Will make a 10″ to 12″ Gluten Free pizza (95% sourdough, 5%yeast). Available frozen.

For ease of use we recommend rolling the dough between two pieces of lightly floured parchment paper until it measures between 10-12 inches diameter. Par-Bake the dough on parchment paper for 5ish minutes on a pre-heated pizza stone.  Then, add your toppings and bake directly on stone for an additional 10-15 minutes until pizza looks done!

Enjoy the best homemade gluten free pizza you’ll ever taste.

Sold in 100g bags. This spicy fresh arugula goes great on its own or mixed in with other lettuce blends.

Wholseome goodness – our muesli is filled with superfoods and is vegan and made with gluten-free organic ingredients.

Tasty goodness – our granola is vegan and made with gluten-free organic ingredients.

Made in Canada

Formulated with plant enzymes for extra cleaning power, our innovative laundry strip is a super-concentrated, easy to use way to effectively & sustainably clean your laundry. Each 36-strip envelope prevents one 1-litre plastic jug from entering the landfill, and results in a 94% reduction in transport-related greenhouse gas emissions, compared to liquid alternatives.

Choose from Unscented, Summer Rain and Lavender Bloom

• Pre-portioned strips contain exactly the detergent needed for one load of laundry
• Dissolves completely in hot or cold water – with NO RESIDUE
• Works in all washing machines, including HE
• Safe for hand-washing, and for use in septic systems
• With Plant Enzymes for enhanced cleaning power

MEGA ROLLS 350 sheets – 3 ply

Tree free, 100% bamboo

Ultra-soft, Strong & Hypoallergenic

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified

Bamboo can grow up to 1 meter per day, 20 times faster than trees, it can be harvested yearly and does not need to be replanted. Additionally, Bamboo requires no pesticides or fertilizer and far less water to grow!

It also releases 30% more oxygen into the atmosphere and absorbs more carbon dioxide in comparison to other plants. It protects the environment as it grows and even helps to reduce soil erosion.
Bamboo is naturally soft, strong and antimicrobial, so paper products made of bamboo do not require extra chemicals.

Brown Organic Sushi Rice, USA

A full-flavored rice and an excellent source of whole grains. After cooking, the grains are soft and cling together which is great in recipes where a stickier texture is desired.

No jar deposit- packaged in kraft paper. 

Per 100g price is $1.57

Designed to the specifications of the average milk bottle, this entirely plastic-free and compostable bottle brush can accommodate nearly any reusable beverage container – bottle, jug or carafe. Hard-to-reach corners are made accessible, and with strong but super soft horse hair bristles, you can clean even the most delicate surfaces (think: wine glasses) without worrying about damaging them.

Introducing Old Fashioned Clothes Pins (or re-introducing!). A versatile and eco-friendly solution for all your laundry needs. Made from high-quality waxed beechwood, these clothes pins are designed to securely hold your garments, linens, and other fabrics, making them a reliable and sustainable alternative to traditional plastic clips.

These bunches are a mixture of flat leaf and curly parsley. This favorite herb is good for both fresh use and drying. The dark green leaves are very attractive as a garnish and provide a nice flavor for fresh dishes.

You love their smoked garlic and dill version- now Soya Nova has a new medium-firm tofu loaded with dill and garlic. Fantastic fried and loaded on top of your favorite sandwich or salad.

Made by Mint Cleaning in beautiful Uclulet BC! This hand soap has a gentle formula, full of nurturing ingredients like jojoba oil.

Directions:
One pump into your hand and you know what to do next!

Ingredients: Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium (c14-16) olefin sulfonate, Vegetable glycerine, Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba oil), Xanthan gum, Mentha arvensis, Citrus sinensis, Cymbopogon flexuosus, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Sorbic acid. May contain Citric Acid.

Prefilled options: 473ml glass pump bottle, 1 L mason jar, 3L Party Pouch

Have a favorite container? Come fill it up on Tuesday afternoon at the Food Hub and pay for the fill there!

An all natural cleaning scrub that’s tough on dirt and grime but is super gentle on hands and super versatile for a multitude of uses around the home.

Can be used on stove tops, sinks, tubs, toilets, stainless steel, counters, window sills, floors, etc. Can also be used as a powerful stain remover on laundry, carpets, and upholstery, lifting out the nastiest of nasty.

This sweet cleaning formula is super concentrated, so just a little goes a long way! (we are serious about this, just a pinch) So best to start with a small amount and add as needed.

Directions:
Sprinkle sparingly on surface and scrub clean with a wet cloth or sponge.
Can also be used as a stain remover on laundry, carpets, and couches; sprinkle a tiny amount on the stain and gently scrub with a cloth or scrub brush, rinse and dry clean.

Ingredients: Sodium bicarbonate, Sodium tetraborate, Sodium percarbonate, Decyl-glucoside, Coco-betaine, Mentha arvensis, Melaleuca alternifolia, Citrus limonum, Citric acid, Benzyl alcohol, Salicylic acid, Sorbic acid.

Prefilled options: 250g glass Jar, 500g mason jar

Refundable jar deposit for 500g included.

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Like most of the cleaning products in this incredible line of natural cleaning solutions, it is multipurpose too!

Use it on glass, stainless steel, faucets and mirrors to give a polished and sparkly shine. Keep one in your shower too, and spray after you’re done on glass showers and tile, preventing mildew and soap scum forming. Lightly infused with mint essential oil for a nice hint of fresh in the air too!

Directions:
Spray sparingly on surface, then wipe clean with a dry microfibre cloth.

Ingredients: Water, Acid acetate, Isopropyl alcohol, Arvensis, Phenoxyethanol, Capryl glycol, Sorbic acid

Prefilled options: Pre-filled 473ml glass trigger sprayer, 500ml glass mason Jar, 1 L glass mason jar

Refundable jar deposit applied at checkout.

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All natural, biodegradable liquid laundry detergent, infused with lavender and mint essential oils. 4x concentrated so it gets the job done with less and smells oh so good!

Safe to use for both top loader and HE machines.

Directions:
Pour 2 tablespoons in the detergent compartment of washing machine.

Ingredients: Distilled purified water, decyl-glucoside, coco-betaine, sodium carbonate, sodium tetraborate, glycerin, xanthan gum, arvensis, angustifolia, citric acid, benzyl alcohol, salicylic acid, sorbic acid.

Prefilled options: 1L Glass Mason Jar

Have a favorite container? Come fill it up on Tuesday afternoon at the Food Hub.

Small, powerful and 100% biodegradable! Perfect for scrubbing dishes but soft enough to not scratch your favourite plate.

Brushes bristles are made of tampico (from the agave plant) and the base is made of beechwood.

Each brush head lasts about 2-3 months with daily use and good care.

Tip: Do not leave any wooden parts soaking in water as the the wood will absorb water and swell, causing cracks. Hang or place upright to dry after using.

How to dispose: Once worn out, the brush can be composted.

Introducing Salt Spring Soil!

A new source for local, regenerative soil building amendments to help you and your plants grow abundantly.

Biochar is a carbon rich soil amendment made from burning biomass in a low oxygen environment to create charcoal. The charcoal becomes biologically active when it is added to the soil and becomes filled with soil micro-organisms, water and nutrients. Biochar has an immense surface area and complex pore structure (a single gram can have a surface area of over 1000 square yards). When added to your soil as an amendment biochar increases the capacity of your soil to store water, hold onto nutrients, and support a healthy soil food web. Biochar is incredibly stable, and can last in the soil for thousands of years if undisturbed. This sequesters carbon more effectively than any other method currently in practice.

Benefits of Biochar

• Enhanced crop yields
• Improved soil texture
• Improved soil water holding capacity
• Reduction in nutrient leaching
• Soil carbon sequestration
• Healthier soil food web

Application

Biochar can be added directly to your garden soil, but it is most immediately beneficial if it has been ‘charged’ or ‘activated’ with biological activity first. Our biochar has been activated by mixing it in with high quality vermicompost so it is ready to go straight into the ground. If you are working with your own biochar that needs activating you can do so by adding it to a compost pile, or soaking it in compost tea before applying it to the garden.

Our biochar can be mixed directly into your soil as a light top dressing or it can be added to plant holes before planting. Make sure to water thoroughly after adding biochar so that the life contained in it stays moist and for water to start soaking into it.

For More Information

Biochar: Helping Everything from Soil Fertility to Odor Reduction

The lush, curly green kale forms a hearty base, complemented by the dark and dignified Lacinato kale with its tender leaves. Adding a burst of color, Red Russian kale accentuates the mix, showcasing its striking red hues and delicate fringed leaves, creating a nutritionally diverse selection of nutritionally dense winter greens.

Organic Vegan Jelly Beans, Left Coast Naturals

These delicious sweet treats are organic and do not have the beeswax or shellac from secreted beetle resin (yup- that’s what makes conventional jelly beans hard and shiny). So stash a jar of these in your desk and enjoy a sweet treat sans plastic or beetle resin.

Refundable jar deposit applied at checkout

Ingredients: Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Rice Syrup, Pectins, Organic Corn Starch, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C); For Colour: Organic Carrot Juice, Organic Blackcurrent Juice, Organic Apple Juice, Organic Pumpkin Juice, Organic Radish Juice and Spirulina Extract, Natural Flavors, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Carnauba Wax, Wheat Starch.

Mountain Sky Castile Soap, Crescent Valley, BC

Citrus Bliss and Unscented

Mountain Sky’s natural authentic castile soap is produced with simple natural oils, essential oils and an alkali. Mountain Sky soaps retain its natural glycerin to create a milder natural soap that is biodegradable and safe to use for humans and our furry friends.

Mountain Sky castile soaps are 3 x concentrated and can be diluted for a variety of uses. You can blend as suggested, or you can enjoy the soap straight from the bottle. No petrochemicals, detergents, SLS, phthalates, corn sugars, propylene glycols or thickeners added!

Jar deposit applied at checkout.

Old Cheddar, St. Albert Cheese Co-operative Quebec 

A fantastic everyday cheddar. Equally well suited to snacking and cooking, this tasty 1-year-old cheddar has a creamy mouthfeel and pleasantly sharp flavour.

Ingredients: Pasteurized milk, bacterial culture, salt, microbial enzyme, calcium chloride, may contain natural colour.

31% M.F.

39% Moisture

• If we cut your block under the weight you ordered – you get another piece added that is at least 25 grams over what you paid for.
• Packaged in waxed paper

Crispito Cinnamon Sugar Crisps – Adriana’s, Victoria

Miss the Fall Fair mini-donuts? These light and crispy cinnamon-sugared treats will take you right back! Handmade in Victoria by Adrianna’s- these lightly fried cinnamon sugar crisps are legendary.

Packaged in a backyard compostable cellulose bag.

Ingredients: Wheat Flour, (Canola Oil, Salt, Baking Powder, Sugar, Monoglycerides, Calcium Propionate, Fumaric Acid, Guar Gum, Potassium Sorbato), Canola Oil, Cinnamon, Sugar.

Pure Unscented Epsom Salts, USA

Whether you’re seeking relief from aches and pains, a way to melt away your stress and worries, or a soothing skin treatment to pamper yourself, an Epsom salt bath might just be the thing. Epsom salt is a naturally occurring mineral with a reputation as a muscle relaxer. When dissolved in bathwater, its magnesium and sulfate ions are released, providing some surprising benefits. This simple ritual may help reduce stress, promote sleep, and generally relax you physically and mentally.

Directions: Measure and dissolve 2 cups (500 grams) of Epsom salts per warm bath. Optional: Add pure essential oils of choice for a little aromatherapy at the same time.

1 kilo = two baths.

Packaged in kraft paper

Rise and Shine Tea is a carefully crafted blend of herbs that can help to invigorate the senses and promote overall well-being. This tea contains dandelion flower and leaf, which have traditionally been used to support liver and digestive health. Horsetail is known for its potential benefits for hair, skin, and nails, while mint can help to soothe the digestive tract and promote healthy digestion. Lemon verbena is believed to have a calming effect on the nervous system, and rosemary is known for its potential benefits in promoting cognitive function and reducing inflammation. Finally, tulsi, also known as holy basil, is a powerful adaptogen that can help to support the body’s natural stress response and promote overall well-being.

Relax Tea is a calming blend of alfalfa leaf, olive leaf, pomegranate leaf, mugwort, lavender, chamomile, and St John’s Wort. These herbs have potential benefits for promoting relaxation and restful sleep. Mugwort reduces anxiety, lavender calms the nervous system, and St John’s Wort reduces stress. Chamomile may promote relaxation and digestive health. The tea has a calming flavour and can be enjoyed hot or cold before bedtime. Whether you want to support sleep or enjoy a comforting and delicious tea, Relax Tea is an excellent choice.

Liminal herbal tea is a unique blend of carefully selected herbs that create a calming and centering experience. All the herbs used to make this tea are grown locally with extra care and attention to freshness and quality. Liminal refers to the state of being in between, where one is neither here nor there but rather in a transitional phase. This tea is designed to support individuals in finding their own liminal space to pause, reflect, and connect with themselves. With its delicate and soothing flavours, Liminal herbal tea is perfect for moments of relaxation and introspection.

Contains: Lime Leaf, Agrimony, Pineapple Mint, Red Clover, Lavender.

Use 1 tbsp per cup of cool-to-hot water. Steep for 5-60 mins covered.
Enjoy anytime.

30 servings per bag

All herbs grown, harvested and prepared with love by Salt Spring Herbs Co.

Delicious as a spread or sauce for pasta. This has been made with love with stinging nettle, almonds, garlic and olive oil. 250ml

MOON SISTERS routine deodorant, Calgary + Saltspring

Can’t fight the moonlight, sister we’re synced up.

And all I really want is for you to fill up my cup.

We laugh till we cry, barefoot when we run.

Midnight dips in the river, having way too fun fun.

CONFIDENCE IN A JAR.

This little jar of wonder was created for your underarms, but its natural formula means you can put it on all your places. Your feet, between your thighs, nape of neck, and your underboobs are all great places to prevent/remedy unsavoury smells & get your signature scent amplified.

FLORAL, SOFT & ENCHANTING.

Rose, Neroli, Lavender & Vetiver.

CAT LADY routine deodorant, Calgary + Saltspring

I 🤍 felines furever, ain’t kitten around.

Guess who just rescued nine cats from the pound?

I read to my house plants, positive affirmations.

Mostly I avoid, awkward situations.

CONFIDENCE IN A JAR.

This little jar of wonder was created for your underarms, but its natural formula means you can put it on all your places. Your feet, between your thighs, nape of neck, and your underboobs are all great places to prevent/remedy unsavoury smells & get your signature scent amplified.

SMOOTH, SWEET & SOFT

Coconut, Cocoa, Pineapple & Vanilla.