Copper Sun
MICROFARM
SERVICES
Some citizens need more assistance than others, physically or otherwise. Some have an overgrown plot they're unsure how to manage, others don't have grass or a yard at all. Whatever your circumstance, you deserve fresh food and a peaceful area to call your own.
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We provide services for:
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Anyone not physically able to do labour and maintain the upkeep of a garden including planting, harvesting, and everything in between.
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New homeowners that want a ready-made-garden upon moving in.
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Established yards which have space for a garden
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Anyone who wants to mow less grass by creating an edible landscape
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Apartment or condo balcony container gardens
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Families that want gardens for their children​
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Anyone who wants a customized garden of any size but has no idea what they're doing, except for how to make an awesome meal with their harvest.
WE'VE GOT OPTIONS FOR ANYONE
5 ACRES OR A BALCONY, WE CAN HELP
OUR METHODS
WHAT WE USE IN YOUR GARDEN
We use tried and true methods that are healthy for you, and the planet.
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Utilizes local composting
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Incorporates Espoma fertilizer and amendments
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Espoma's mission: Develop the finest organic gardening products that work in harmony with nature, grow beautiful gardens, and make a greener world for the future.
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Uses a low impact tractor - BCS Walk Behind Tractor
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Operates with minimal gas consumption to avoid unnecessary pollution and harmful environmental effects
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Primarily uses hand tools
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Better for overall soil structure, disturbs less living beings in the soil, favorable for the soils ecosystem and health
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Our seeds are non-GMO
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Heirloom when available*
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Organic when available*
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*When available depending on crop and season
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BASE PRICING
Step 1 - everything starts here
BASE PRICE
NEW GARDEN
$4/SQ FOOT
Includes: sod busting, turning, tarping, broadforking, shaping, soil test, fertilizer, amendments and compost.
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BASE PRICE
REDO GARDEN
$3/SQ FOOT
Includes: turning, tarping, broadforking, shaping, soil test, fertilizer, amendments and compost.
PLUS PRICING
Step 2 - optional
PLUS+
WINTERIZING AND IRRIGATION
$300
Irrigation: manual on/off control for your garden.
Irrigation is an efficient and eco-friendly method of delivering water to the plants. It reduces run off and conserves water.
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Winterizing: end of season broadforking, compost, mulch (black plastic).
Winterizing preserves the soil structure and eco system that has been developed and gives you a head start in the spring.
TURN KEY GARDEN PACKAGES
Step 3 - monthly maintenance
100 SQ FT PACKAGE
BASE PRICE + $40/MO PACKAGE
Up to 100 square feet.
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All Add Ons included in this monthly package - except fencing and the cost of plants/seeds.
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Your garden will be tended all 12 months. Weather permitting, the goal is to grow food for you over 10 months, and dedicate 2 months to enriching the soil between seasons.
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Includes planting, pest management, soil/plot maintenance
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200 SQ FT PACKAGE
BASE PRICE + $65/MO PACKAGE
Up to 200 square feet.
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All Add Ons included in this monthly package - except fencing and the cost of plants/seeds.
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Your garden will be tended all 12 months. Weather permitting, the goal is to grow food for you over 10 months, and dedicate 2 months to enriching the soil between seasons.
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Includes planting, pest management, soil/plot maintenance
300+ SQ FT PACKAGE
BASE PRICE + $80/MO PACKAGE
300 square feet or more.
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All Add Ons included in this monthly package - except fencing and the cost of plants/seeds.
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Your garden will be tended all 12 months. Weather permitting, the goal is to grow food for you over 10 months, and dedicate 2 months to enriching the soil between seasons.
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Includes planting, pest management, soil/plot maintenance
CONTAINER PACKAGE
BASE PRICE + $35/MO PACKAGE
Apartment or condo container garden.
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All Add Ons included in this monthly package - except the cost of plants/seeds.
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Weather permitting, the goal is to grow food for you over 10 months.
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Includes planting, pest management, soil maintenance
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ADD ONS
A La Carte
organic mulch
MARKET PRICE + $25 PER 100 SQ FT
Includes labour of mulching.
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AUTOMATIC MULTI ZONE IRRIGATION
$180
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FENCING
COST OF MATERIALS + $3 LINEAR FT
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TRELLISING
COST OF MATERIALS + $2 LINEAR FT
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LIVING WINTERIZING
COMPOST MARKET PRICE + $250
Includes cover crops/green manure, broadforking, organic compost.
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CONSULTING
INSIDE/OUTSIDE GREENHOUSE/GARDEN CONSULTATION
$25/HR
Minimum 2 hours to discuss your needs, assess your property
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HARVEST HELPER SERVICE
$25/HR | DISCOUNTED TO HANDICAPPED
Includes all harvesting and processing.
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COMPLETE GARDEN PLANTING
COST OF PLANTS/SEEDS + $25/HR
Includes the planting of seeds and/or plants.
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