Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture, has made the following statement about BC Greenhouse Veggie Days, running from April 27 to May 5, 2018:

“BC Greenhouse Veggie Days welcomes the arrival of crunchy cukes, tasty tomatoes and perfect peppers to grocery stores from the Lower Mainland’s 42 greenhouse vegetable growers.

“It also marks a celebration of spring! While we were shivering and dodging puddles this winter, work was underway in the greenhouses, nurturing the seedlings and plants to grow. Now the crops have ripened, and are ready for the table.

“You will see greenhouse vegetable displays and demos in retail stores until May 5. This week is the perfect opportunity to enjoy local veggies, give thanks for the abundance of foods we grow in B.C., and support the people who produce it. 

“B.C. greenhouse growers are hosting free public tours on Saturday, May 5, to show people where their greenhouse vegetables come from. (Hint: They do not come not from soil!)

“I am proud the Ministry of Agriculture has partnered with the BC Greenhouse Growers’ Association to celebrate B.C. Greenhouse Vegetable Days. Everyone is invited to #BuyBC greenhouse vegetables every day throughout 2018.”

Learn More:

For info on how to visit a greenhouse on Saturday, May 5: https://bcgreenhouse.ca/bc-veggie-day/