Landscaping, gardening, biotecture, and aquaponics in Okanagan, Canada

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    I am just restarting my hosting profile after many years of inactivity. I have a 50X10 greenhouse that uses thermal mass, greywater, and solar. I have multiple aquaponics systems that need maintenance in the summer. Also gardening and basic manual labor.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Farming
    Culture
    Charity work
    Plant care
    Music
    Languages
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Books
    Architecture
    Animals
    Astronomy
    Yoga / Wellness
    Water sports
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Hiking
    Camping
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Okanagan is one of the most visited places in Canada. Beautiful lakes and great wine. The fresh fruit from the orchards is great also. Travellers can learn a lot about how to be sustainable in an urban environment.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    I would like some help with landscaping, building sustainable projects, gardening and aquaponics.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner
    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

    Tenting mostly, if it is winter then I have a room available inside. Food will be collected i.e. tomatoes, peppers, herbs, homemade bread (bread machine) and apple pies from the orchard across the street.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Visit downtown kelowna, knox mountain, bear creek provincial park, and mission hill winery. There are also various docks and ropeswings along the lake which are perfect for hot summer days.

  • 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

    Not the best internet sometimes, but usually works fine

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 661681737175

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Photos

This image shows a cozy indoor space with tall, lush green banana plants, natural timber walls, a gravel floor, sunlight, chairs, and a television visible.
A black and white cat is comfortably lounging on a weathered wooden bench. Sunlight filters through green leaves, casting gentle shadows in a peaceful outdoor setting.
Bright sunlight illuminates a lush green garden. Large leaves, a yellow flower, and a spray of water droplets create a fresh, vibrant, and lively scene.
The image depicts a room with a wooden floor and walls, featuring a table and chairs, with a window on the left side, and a doorway on the right side, set against a plain background.
Sunlight streams through angled glass and wooden beams, nurturing lush green plants along a gravel path with large stones in a cozy, vibrant indoor greenhouse space.
A vibrant tomato plant with green and ripening yellow tomatoes grows in a blue planter, basking in bright sunlight beside a house and wooden fence.
A sunlit indoor garden features lush green tropical plants, stone-lined paths, wooden furniture, and a cozy living space with natural light streaming through large windows.
In this image, lush tomato and strawberry plants grow in blue containers against a light house wall, with ripe red tomatoes and small pink flowers visible.

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