My name is Fran and I am currently studying to become an elementary school teacher at the University of Victoria.  I live in the woods on the outskirts of Colwood with my beautiful famlily….

our rescue dog Louis, who is slightly unhinged and obsessed with his ball but otherwise completely lovely,

 

and our rescue chickens (yes, it’s a thing).

 

When I’m not studying at UVIC some of my favourite things to do are camping with my family and growing veggies in my garden.

This past summer we found a beautiful spot to pitch our tent on the Cowichan River near Nit Nat.

It is September now so my veggie garden is looking a little sad. The sunflowers are toppling over and the tomato plants are starting to rot.  We are still pulling delicious carrots and beets out almost daily though.