Location: Carvel,  just outside of Stony Plain

Description of operation: Herbs, Flowers, Food & Fun.  Fill your senses with the fragrance, taste, texture and display of our wide range of culinary herbs, edible flowers, heirloom tomato plants, U-Pick cut flowers and specialty greens – all raised using all-natural growing conditions and sustainable agriculture methods. We have a greenhouse, 2 production gardens, and a small country store. We sell at farm-gate, farmer’s market, and to restaurants & caterers.  We host several agri-tourism and culinary events throughout the season, including the ‘World Basset Races’.

Length of apprenticeship: the growing season (April – Sept) & Nov Christmas event

Number of apprentices sought: 1

Areas of specialization:
Grow herb plants, fresh-cut herbs, edible and cut flowers, veggie & herb containers, tomato and pepper plants mostly from
seed, and all grown naturally. We also grow gourmet greens have a U-Pick garden, and a country store.  May grow a small
amount of pastured poultry.  Also have the opportunity to work alongside a horticulturalist and sell at farmers markets, and
to help plan and run agri-tourism and culinary events.

General work expectations:
Would be expected to work in all areas of the operation ie. Transplanting, digging,  weeding, watering, harvesting, serving
the public, or helping set up or plan events; work is varied, no day is the same but sometimes it is very physical.

Minimum work expectations:
Willingness, positive attitude, participation, good observation skills, sharing of ideas.  Needs to be able to drive.  Should
work at least 4 hours a day; but hours can be flexible.  It would help to be able to work at least 1 day on weekends at least in May & June, or when on-farm events are held.

Lodging: Lodging is not provided on farm, but camping facilities are close by.

Stipend: Provided. Contact farmer for further details.

Contact Info: Gwen Simpson, gwen@inspiredgardens.ca ; www.inspiredmarketgardens.com