Landscape Archives | Women of the Sooke Region: From Pioneers to the Modern Wonder Woman

Map of the Sooke Region

The Sooke Region is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, an island off the southern west coast of the Canadian province of British Columbia.

Full Circle Seeds

Mary Alice believes seed saving is very important for the future of food security, thus she started her company Full Circle Seeds to facilitate seed saving to conserve […]

Planting Knowledge

After having worked at ALM Organic Farm, Marika and Keeley went on to have careers informed by Mary Alice’s teachings on food cultivation.

A Colourful Spread

The bountiful harvests of Cross Point Farm are processed into a variety of products.

Mary Alice Johnson

Mary Alice is a pioneer in organic farming in Sooke.

Washing Up

Jean made notable strides in volunteerism in her home community, the growing hamlet of Shirley, just west of Sooke.