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	<title>Teafarm l Cowichan Valley l Vancouver Island l BC</title>
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	<description>artisan crafted organic loose tea</description>
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		<title>mom + art + tea</title>
		<link>http://www.teafarm.ca/events/mom-art-tea/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 16:04:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>t e a f a r m</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[artisan tea]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Give Mom the experience of ART + TEA For Mother&#8217;s Day, we are offering a delicious TEA+ SWEET  sampler pairing. ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Give Mom the experience of ART + TEA</strong></p>
<p>For Mother&#8217;s Day, we are offering a delicious<span style="color: #000000;"><strong> TEA+ SWEET  sampler pairing</strong></span>.  Organic <strong>artisan crafted tea</strong> with <strong>shortbread</strong>, <strong>chocolate truffles</strong> and <strong>apple ceylon cake for $8.00/person.</strong></p>
<p>We have <strong>limited seating so please call ahead to reserve</strong>.</p>
<p>Gift certificates are also available. Share the Teafarm experience with those you love.</p>
<p>During the lush and green month of May, we are offering 10% off our entire line of green teas at the farm teashop. Come by and sample some of the new leaves&#8230; they are truly refreshing.</p>
<p>The gallery is now featuring the nature inspired work of jeweller Marianne Brown, Gelinas Carr Furniture and Margit Nellemann Handbuilt Ceramics.<br />
<img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1363" title="MiniVase" src="http://www.teafarm.ca/wp-uploads/MiniVase-600x450.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="450" /></p>
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		<title>the perfect gift</title>
		<link>http://www.teafarm.ca/tea/the-perfect-gift/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 19:26:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>t e a f a r m</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Tea]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[finding the perfect gift for Mom is not always easy. you want to get it right&#8230; or at least lovingly...]]></description>
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<p>finding the perfect gift for Mom is not always easy.</p>
<p>you want to get it right&#8230; or at least lovingly close. we make it easy here at the Teafarm.</p>
<p>we have all your tea needs including accessories to make loose tea a pleasant experience. we have over 100 organic teas in our selection and can create the perfect little gift bag.</p>
<p>want to let Mom decide for herself. our gift certificates make you both happy. Mom can then plan ahead and have a personalized tea experience.</p>
<p>gift certificates are available at the farm. contact us for more information if you cannot make it here.</p>
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		<title>EAT mag + ingredients</title>
		<link>http://www.teafarm.ca/tea/ingredients/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 16:05:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>t e a f a r m</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[ingredients health food and apple cafe]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ingredients Health Food and Apple Cafe in Victoria is run by a wonderful team of health and earth conscious people...]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://ingredientshealthfood.com/">Ingredients Health Food and Apple Cafe</a> in Victoria is run by a wonderful team of health and earth conscious people led by owners Deanna and Cindy. Their hip concept of providing all things food in bulk is really catching on. Located close to Capital Iron on Store street, the store also features a raw foods cafe called Apple and has divine delectables. The space is bright, airy and inviting. You can check out their schedule of workshops and other educational offerings.</p>
<p>We have partnered to provide the cafe with our line of Chinese Zodiac teas&#8230; offering something for everyone&#8217;s tea taste. Our entire line of <strong>organic</strong> Teafarm teas are available in tins and there is a great selection of our blended teas also available in <strong>bulk</strong> including non blended <strong>loose leaf teas</strong> like your favourite <strong>Earl Grey, Ceylon and beautiful Masala Chai.</strong></p>
<p>Check out the article in <a href="http://www.eatmagazine.ca/the-tea-farm-ingredients-health-food/">EAT Magazine</a> for more information.</p>
<p>http://www.eatmagazine.ca/the-tea-farm-ingredients-health-food/</p>
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		<title>little town market co.</title>
		<link>http://www.teafarm.ca/stuff/little-town-market/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 18:50:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>t e a f a r m</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just a few kilometers going north along the back road from the farm is the town of Chemainus. Little Town...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just a few kilometers going north along the back road from the farm is the town of Chemainus. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/LittleTownMarketCo?ref=ts">Little Town Market Co.</a> is a great new cafe and general store that is infusing the &#8220;little town&#8221; with new ideas and energy.</p>
<p>We are thrilled to be partnering with owner Ian and the fun and fabulous manager Danielle. The atmosphere is funky and comfortable. Great food including paninis, flatbread pizzas and an ever changing array of wonderful sweet treats are on the menu. You can count on Teafarm teas being available at the cafe. They also carry a our Chinese Zodiac teas and regular blends as well as your classic green and black teas in tins and 250g bags. Chai too!</p>
<p>When you are in Chemainus make the Little Town Market a must stop. Tell em&#8217; we say hi.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1330" title="373033_210760539025822_1716487284_n" src="http://www.teafarm.ca/wp-uploads/373033_210760539025822_1716487284_n.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="135" /></p>
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		<title>nettle chai</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:59:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>t e a f a r m</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Allow us to introduce our newest hand-crafted blend &#8211; Nettle Chai &#8211; a nice and refreshing combination of stinging nettle,...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Allow us to introduce our newest hand-crafted blend &#8211; Nettle Chai &#8211; a nice and refreshing combination of stinging nettle, lemon verbena and chai spices.  Visit our tea shop at the farm and try it for yourself. It is an EARTHY herbal cup of goodness. HAPPY EARTH DAY.</p>
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		<title>easter weekend</title>
		<link>http://www.teafarm.ca/events/easter-weekend-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:55:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>t e a f a r m</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Teafarm and Margit Nellemann Studio and Gallery are open during the holidays Friday - thru Monday 10-5pm. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This coming...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Teafarm and Margit Nellemann Studio and Gallery are open during the holidays Friday -<br />
thru Monday 10-5pm.</p>
<p>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</p>
<p>This coming Saturday is the beginning of the farmers market season for us.<br />
If you are in Duncan do stop by our booth on Ingram St.<br />
The Duncan Farmers Market runs from 9-2pm.</p>
<p>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1302" title="joan2011_mainpage" src="http://www.teafarm.ca/wp-uploads/joan2011_mainpage.jpg" alt="" width="270" height="180" /></p>
<p>Joan Carrigan will be coming to the gallery at the farm to do a basket weaving demo this coming Sunday.<br />
Come and see Joan&#8217;s beautiful work and say hi to her. Sunday April 8th, noon &#8211; 5pm.</p>
<p>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</p>
<p>The Fertility Exhibit runs until April 22nd.<br />
Our regular open hours are Wednesday &#8211; Sunday 10-5pm.</p>
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		<title>art in the barn</title>
		<link>http://www.teafarm.ca/events/fertile-ground/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Mar 2012 05:13:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>t e a f a r m</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The old milking room in the barn has now evolved into Margit&#8217;s new gallery space. We are celebrating the first...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The old milking room in the barn has now evolved into Margit&#8217;s new gallery space.<br />
We are celebrating the first in a series of four exhibits this year around solstice and equinox.</p>
<p>Here are some visuals of the FERTILITY Spring Equinox Exhibit&#8230;</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1281" title="DSC01641" src="http://www.teafarm.ca/wp-uploads/DSC01641-600x450.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="450" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1280" title="DSC01685" src="http://www.teafarm.ca/wp-uploads/DSC01685-450x600.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="600" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1279" title="DSC01678" src="http://www.teafarm.ca/wp-uploads/DSC01678-450x600.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="600" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1278" title="DSC01662" src="http://www.teafarm.ca/wp-uploads/DSC01662-600x450.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="450" /></p>
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		<title>fertility exhibit</title>
		<link>http://www.teafarm.ca/events/fertility-exhibit/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:59:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>t e a f a r m</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[amuse]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[clay]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[FERTILITY Spring Equinox Exhibit March 22 &#8211; April 22 featuring the works of Coco Jones  &#8211; Painter Joan Carrigan –...]]></description>
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<p><strong>FERTILITY</strong><br />
Spring Equinox Exhibit<br />
March 22 &#8211; April 22</p>
<p>featuring the works of</p>
<p><strong>Coco Jones</strong>  &#8211; Painter<br />
<strong>Joan Carrigan</strong> – Basket Weaver<br />
<strong>Margit Nellemann</strong> – Ceramic Artist</p>
<p>Gallery Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 10am -5pm</p>
<p>Spring Equinox is the beginning of the growing season. Days and nights are of equal length and the fresh cycle of life starts to bud. In pagan cultures the beginning of Spring was a time to celebrate the end of winter and delight in the rebirth of life.<br />
This season of fertility and creativity marks the opening of our gallery season with three inspiring mediums.</p>
<p>Coco Jones – Painter. With her liberal use of colour and humour, Coco’s work revels in the playfulness and vibrancy of life.<br />
Joan Carrigan &#8211; Basket Weaver.  The inspiration for Joan’s work spans millennia and is woven into the stunning intricacies of her baskets. Joan has taught and exhibited internationally.<br />
Margit Nellemann – Ceramic Artist. Celebrating the boldness of the round form, Margit’s clay work plays on the theme of fertility and growth.</p>
<p>Meet the artists<strong> 0pening reception Thursday March 22nd  6-9pm. Taste the Valley with the wines of <a href="http://www.unsworthvineyards.com/">Unsworth Vineyards</a> and the terroir cuisine of <a href="http://www.amusebistro.com/">Amuse on the Vineyard</a></strong>.</p>
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		<title>face your farmer</title>
		<link>http://www.teafarm.ca/stuff/face-your-farmer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:10:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>t e a f a r m</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; &#160; we just discovered this very innovative initiative that is traveling the country and cyberspace&#8230; http://faceyourfarmer.com/ &#160; &#160; V&#8230;]]></description>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>we just discovered this very innovative initiative that is traveling the country and cyberspace&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://faceyourfarmer.com/">http://faceyourfarmer.com/</a></p>
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<p>V&#8230;</p>
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		<title>lulu&#8217;s local</title>
		<link>http://www.teafarm.ca/tea/lulus-local/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2012 06:58:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>t e a f a r m</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lulu&#8217;s Local is a Gabriola Island based distribution network connecting local artisan producers with independent merchants. Teafarm is proud to...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:1}">Lulu&#8217;s Local is a Gabriola Island based distribution network connecting local artisan producers with independent merchants. Teafarm is proud to be working with this creative and lively group of people.</p>
<p>For more info on lulu&#8217;s local and social enterprise check out<a href="http://www.luluslocal.ca/"> http://www.luluslocal.ca/</a> and this Shaw TV story&#8230;</p>
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