Bar M Ranch

Plant your own herb garden (in a large container) for your front step, balcony or backyard. This workshop is perfect for herb lovers, new gardeners, foodies and home-cooks and anyone looking to increase their herb growing and preserving skills or culinary use of herbs. Participants will learn about growing and caring for herbs in containers....Read more >

If you’re interested in growing dahlias, Christina has a limited number of surplus (no-name) dahlia tubers to share with you. Join her here on the farm, under the pavilion for this workshop intended for beginner growers. She’ll provide some details and demonstration about planting and growing dahlias and supply free tubers to each participant who...Read more >

Photography Day (rescheduled from Sept 24) Location: Bar M Ranch A day where we invite photographers of all skill levels, including inspiring/armature photographers to the farm to take photos and socialize. Bring your own photographer or tripod/selfie stick to capture some fall family photos. This is a free event.

Seed Saving Workshop (Sept 25, 1-3 pm)  Location: Bar M Ranch Join us under the pavilion for an interactive and hands-on, 2- hour seed-saving workshop. Learn the basics about how to grow, save, clean and store seeds on a small scale. The workshop involves lessons on seed saving basics, a garden tour and demonstrations with...Read more >

Photography Day (Sept 24, noon to 4 pm) Location: Bar M Ranch A day where we invite photographers of all skill levels, including inspiring/armature photographers to the farm to take photos and socialize. Bring your own photographer or tripod/selfie stick to capture some fall family photos. This is a free event.

Herb Planter Workshop (May 28)- Plant your own take-home herb garden in a large planter. Participants will learn about growing and caring for herbs in containers, harvesting and preserving herbs. All supplies and take-home information provided. Limited to 10 people. Cost is $45 plus tax per person.

Dahlia Tuber Planting Demo (May 14) – If you’re interested in growing dahlias, Christina has a limited number of surplus (no-name) tubers to share. She’ll provide some details on planting and growing and dahlias supply 2 free tubers per participant. Stay tuned for registration details on this free event.

Forest Bathing Wellness Walk (April 24) – Join us in the forest here on the farm with Wil Bruner, Certified Forest Therapy Guide and founder of Soft Pine Wellness for a 2-hour forest bathing and wellness walk experience. To read more about forest bathing and Soft Pine Wellness, check out their website (www.softpinewellness.ca) or reach...Read more >

On Sunday September 15 from 10:00am-4:00pm, the Bar M Ranch is participating in the provincial Open Farm Day. Open Farm Day creates the opportunity for participating Nova Scotia farmers to open their doors to members of their community. Come tour our beef farm and then sit back and en-joy the sights and sounds from our...Read more >