The image depicts a vibrant garden scene, featuring a diverse array of flowers, including tulips, daffodils, and other colorful blooms, set against a backdrop of lush greenery.
A woman with long hair is planting seeds in a greenhouse, wearing a white embroidered shirt, surrounded by gardening supplies and a wooden structure with glass panels.
The image depicts a pig lying on the ground with its piglets, surrounded by hay and gravel, with a concrete wall visible in the background.
The image depicts a woman standing beside a red truck with goats in the back, set against a backdrop of trees and a barn.
The image depicts two small white dogs standing on gravel, sniffing a pink rose bush in a green pot, surrounded by other potted plants and a house in the background.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a grassy field, leafless trees, and a distant mountain range under a blue sky with clouds.
The image depicts a woman holding a bundle of green plants with long stems, wearing a black jacket with a hood and the North Face logo on the left side of her chest.
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Help with my flower and animal farm in Errington, BC, Canada

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    21 Jun 2025

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  • Description

    Description

    im a landscaper owner and single parent of 4 boys who are all now living away from home. My dog , chickens cat kittens, pig,piglets and 4 goats are my pets. I am an excellent cook and was a foster parent for many years so really can get along well with just about anyone. I am friendly and outgoing. i look forward to meeting you.My place is a flower and vegetable garm 2.5 acres lots of space and lots to do. Im a 15 minute drive to Qualicum or Parksville. i have a large house and a 'bunkie' with 2 bunkbeds so can accomodate a group of 4.
    i have a large green house vegetable garden.

    If you are an experienced carpenter or plumber you can receive 150 per week.

    There is smoke wifi we celebrate a monthly festival with other artists. We love playing g music and dancing in the flower fields!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    My place is a small farm near other larger farms and stables . It i s very close to Englishman river provincial park and is at the base of Mt Arrowsmith. I am also close to Qualicum Beach and Parksville another beach town. We are situated in Errington. I am a gardener by trade and an excellent cook. I will provide excellent and substantial meals. I have two electric bikes for getting around

  • Help

    Help

    im looking for helpers. . Its year one of the flower farm. . I need help with the garden, chickens, goats donkey and pigs.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    French: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A bedroom in house or ‘bunkie’ if one wants the privacy The upstairs of house has spacious bedrooms and the house has two full bathrooms with showers and tubs. the house has airconditioning in summer and a heat pump and woodstove in winter. its clean and nice.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    I have two electric bikes that reaches up to 30km an hour. Feel free to borrow to go to town 10-15 min away. I will pay the experienced carpenter/ 150/week.I occasionally lend out my truck if you have a license.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Wifi in the main house and the bunkie is good. Sometimes spotty being out in the country but such is life.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    yes lots of room for a vehicle or two

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    I would very much like to accept your pet as long as the pet is propertly supervised and looked after .

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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The image depicts a vibrant garden scene, featuring a diverse array of flowers, including tulips, daffodils, and other colorful blooms, set against a backdrop of lush greenery.
A woman with long hair is planting seeds in a greenhouse, wearing a white embroidered shirt, surrounded by gardening supplies and a wooden structure with glass panels.
The image depicts a pig lying on the ground with its piglets, surrounded by hay and gravel, with a concrete wall visible in the background.
The image depicts a woman standing beside a red truck with goats in the back, set against a backdrop of trees and a barn.
The image depicts two small white dogs standing on gravel, sniffing a pink rose bush in a green pot, surrounded by other potted plants and a house in the background.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a grassy field, leafless trees, and a distant mountain range under a blue sky with clouds.
The image depicts a woman holding a bundle of green plants with long stems, wearing a black jacket with a hood and the North Face logo on the left side of her chest.

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