Hello everyone! I had the pleasure of chatting with Simon once again during my monthly segment on harvests and farmer’s markets. Here’s a SREENSHOT of our conversation from this morning, so you can explore the wonderful farmers markets, pick-your-own events, and farm visits happening throughout the Sydney Basin. Enjoy!
Markets
Northside Product Markets North Sydney
Saturday 2nd November 2024
8 am to 12 noon
Peaches - Australian Anzac Peaches
For fans of the Australian Anzac peach, farmer Yuri will have them at his Produce From Orange stall.
Released in 1915 and named in honour of the Anzacs, this early-season, old-style freestone peach is white-fleshed, juicy, sweet, and aromatic. The skin has a deep pink blush over a cream background.
Sounds like peach perfection!
Also, look out for the new season.
Garlic - Spring garlic, also called green garlic
Spring garlic is grown without chemicals and sprays. Grown in Braidwood and the surrounds thanks to their frosty winter mornings and hot summer days, brings out the best in garlic flavours.
Carriageworks Farmers Market
Saturday 2nd November 2024
8 am to 1 pm
60+ stallholders are ready and rearing to go with wonderful Aussie-grown spring fruit and veg from across the state and brunch options to get your weekend off the perfect start. Check out the full list of stallholders: https://carriageworks.click/stallholders
Camden Fresh Produce Market
Open Every Saturday 7 am - 12 Noon
Camden Town Farm 4o Exeter Street Camden
https://www.camdenproducemarket.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/camdenfreshproducemarketarket
Central Coast
Mangrove Mountain Farmers and Artisans Market
Sunday, 3rd November 2024, is run the first Sunday of every month.
9 am to 2 pm
Local fresh produce from the Central Coast surrounds.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555652790681
Gosford City Farmers Market
is on Sunday 7 am to 1 pm
The Night Market scheduled for last night has been rescheduled to Friday, 6th December 2024, at the Newcastle Showground.
https://www.facebook.com/gosfordcityfarmersmarket
Organic Food Markets
Hosted right across Sydney - Organic Food Markets that are held on Saturdays or Sundays.
From the Innerwest to the Northern Beaches.
When you buy your weekly fresh food at the markets, you can buy just as much, or as little, as you need…which means you always get fresh produce and there's no food (or money) wasted!
Leichardt, Saturay, 8 am to 1 pm.
Marrickville, Sunday, 9 am to 3 pm.
Seaforth Sunday 8 am 1 pm.
Mona Vale Sunday 8:30 am to 3 pm.
https://www.organicfoodmarkets.com.au/
November is Urban Agricultural Month.
A celebration of urban agriculture across Australia.
Happening right now across backyards, community gardens, laneways, schools and markets across Australia’s towns & cities – connect with the people and places that nourish your community.
A great way to connect with local people to share, learn and celebrate through food.
Head over to the event map to find the urban farm, workshop or experience for you
https://urbanagriculturemonth.org.au
PYO EVENTS
Sweet and juicy Cherry Season has begun!
Keep an eye on their website for cherry updates as its early in the season with limited PYO.
Entry to farm $20 per person you can eat while you pick!
Children 3 to 12 years $15
Children under 3 free
Cherries $25 kilo
Strawberries $20 kilo
153 Kurts Road Bilpin
Bilpin Fruit Bowl
There are lots to pick from this weekend
Strawberries, yellow flesh peaches, apricots and white mulberries.
PYO Open
Saturday 2nd November from 10 am-2 pm and
Sunday 3rd November from 10 am-2 pm
Plus, they have the biggest PYO strawberry farm in Sydney. We have over 2 acres and over 70,00 strawberry plants grown above ground in 2 separate hothouses.
Available for picking this weekend:
Strawberries $20.00/kg
Apricots $12/kg
Peaches $6/kg
Mulberries $30/kg
Bookings are not necessary; you can just turn up and get in. If you want to book:
https://bilpinfruitbowl.com.au/pro.../pick-your-own-booking/
Eat all you want while in the farm
Entry fee: Adults $20.00 per person
Children $10.00 per person
Glenbernie Family Farm
PYO Sunflowers
Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd November 2024
No Bookings Required!
Glenbernie Family Farms, 610 Bells Line Of Road, Kurmond
Entrance Fee:
- Adults: $10
- Children (4-12): $5
- Kids 3 and under: FREE
Flower Prices:
- Sunflowers & PYO Flowers: $6 each
- Iceland Poppy: $3 a stem
Snapdragon: $6
https://glenberniefamilyfarms.com.au/
Photo credit ABC Weekend Mornings
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