I have been fortunate enough to have regular conversations with Simon Marnie from the Weekend Morning Show on ABC 702 AM since 2019.
We cover various topics related to agri-tourism that I enjoy, such as harvest trails, Pick Your Own Produce around Sydney, including happening farmers’ markets.
Tune in this weekend at 6 am on ABC 702 AM to listen to our conversation. Listen to the show here or download the APP here
My snapshot of what is happening this weekend.
Hunter Valley
POMEGRANATE Pick Your Own
Attention to all those interested in picking pomegranates!
Talga Estate is currently offering daily pickings from 9 am to 5 pm until further notice. You can savour the sweet and tart fruit with its thick, red skin that contains hundreds of juicy seeds. Although the skin is not edible, the seeds can be eaten plain, added to salads, or used in other dishes. A delicious seasonal fruit. https://www.facebook.com/talgaestate
Bilpin
TNT Produce Pick Your Own Bilpin
PYO every weekend and public holiday till the end of June.
10 am to 4 pm
PYO Delicious crunchy, juicy PINK LADY APPLES. $5 kilo
Best tasting PYO TOMATOES only today as limited stock. $5 kilo
Entry is $10 per person/children 3 to 12yrs $5
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th May. 10 am and 3 pm
Pink Lady $5.00/kg
Granny Smith $5.00/kg and Figs $20.00/kg
Adult entry $20 / Child between 3 & 12 years $10 per child to farm. Under 3 yo free.
https://bilpinfruitbowl.com.au/pro.../pick-your-own-booking/
Autumn Garden Adventures this Mother’s Day
Wildwood Garden Bilpin
They have hit peak autumn! This private garden looks wonderful, filled with autumn leaf colour, and the sasanqua camellias are blooming—experience autumn in the mountains this weekend and right through to Mother's Day.
Open Friday to Monday from 10 am-4 pm
https://www.facebook.com/WildwoodGardenatBiLpin
Historic Australian Garden
Book in for an adventure and discover 140 years of horticultural history with their guided tours to make the most of the stunning gardens.
Open until 28 May 2023. 10 am to 4 pm.
Adults $10, children $2
Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens Mt Tomah
1.5 hours Walking tours of the Garden's rich and unique history and introduce you to some of the birds who make the gardens their home.
Every Sunday via donation or wednesday in Autumn
Then Winter walks on Fridays. Book via their website.
Canoelands Orchard
HARVESTING NOW: Bookings Essential They are holding a Mother’s Day weekend special.
Limes are $10/kg; gourmet tomatoes are $6/kg, and occasional Eggplant $8/kg.
Book online to secure your place. https://canoelandsorchard.com/
Markets
Gourmet Food, Freshly locally grown flowers for Mother’s Day.
Castle Hill Farmers and Fine Food Markets
Saturday, 8 am to 12 noon.
https://www.facebook.com/HarvestTrailsAndMarkets/
245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh
Every Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm
Another Genuine Farmer Market where all products sold must be grown, produced or made by the farmers:
24 stalls to enjoy producers' market and artisan products
Open Every Saturday 7 am - 12Midday
Camden Town Farm Exeter Street Camden
https://www.camdenproducemarket.com.au/about-us/
Orange Grove Market Lillyfield
Every Saturday, 9-1 pm.
Farm fresh & organic produce gourmet food bread fashion plants flowers for mum.
Find more markets near you across Sydney via
Sydney.com and Harvest Trails and Markets.
Know a great market or harvest event? Share it with us. Contact Daniela Riccio on the form below.
Special thanks to Simon Marnie and producer Georgia Bateman.