In May 2003, we left the big smoke (Vancouver) for the Cowichan Valley, to re-imagine a one time cattle (and later horse) farm as a place to cultivate and create – and so the concept of Artfarm was born. We began reshaping the landscape, ridding the property of invasive blackberry vines and planting some 200 lavender plants on our south-facing hill. Along with lavender, we grew garlic and harvested hay; we began growing more food and attending the Duncan Farmers Market with our produce. We also converted the old barn into usable indoor space, as building a clay studio for Margit became our main focus. Inspired by our successes and failures, many initiatives and ideas would come and go in this early time. more... See more text