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Best of Richmond 2016: A moment with...Kimi Hendess

Kimi Hendess is a converted Richmondite, who moved here five years ago after growing up in North Delta. She lives in beautiful West Richmond and runs Sweet Digz Farm with her partner, Kareno Hawbolt, on leased land where they grow organic vegetables.
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Kimi Hendess is a converted Richmondite, who moved here five years ago after growing up in North Delta. She lives in beautiful West Richmond and runs Sweet Digz Farm with her partner, Kareno Hawbolt, on leased land where they grow organic vegetables. She cares passionately about protecting Richmond’s farmland and the Fraser River estuary and loves riding along the dyke with border collie, River.

Kimi Hendess is a converted Richmondite, who moved here five years ago after growing up in North Delta. She lives in beautiful West Richmond and runs Sweet Digz Farm with her partner, Kareno Hawbolt, on leased land where they grow organic vegetables. She cares passionately about protecting Richmond’s farmland and the Fraser River estuary and loves riding along the dyke with border collie, River.

Best public landmark:

Bob Featherstone’s strawberry stand (does that count?)

Best place to take an out-of-town guest:

Britannia Shipyards

Best neighbourhood:

Finn Slough

Best way to spend a Saturday afternoon:

Hanging at the dog park with my partner and border collie, then walking or biking into Steveston

Best way to spend a Saturday night:

Watching the sunset from anywhere along the Dyke.

Best place to get fresh produce:

How can I not say Sweet Digz Farm Saturday market? Or any other local farm allowing us to eat local

Best place to have a picnic:

Anywhere along the river

Best walking/running/biking route:

Any off-road trail; Shell Road

Best restaurant:

Gudrun Tasting Room

Best coffee shop:

Village Books & Coffee House