Because we can’t get enough ot it, here is another glimpse inside Share, City Farm’s very own recently-released cook book.

With stunning design and photography from artist Glenbo, this is so much more than a collection of recipes.  It’s a labour of love from all involved; a vibrant, eclectic and above all fun tribute to the Farm community, every page simply brimming with personality.

Photos from last year’s launch day at the Sunday Organic Markets:

Share retails for $20 and will be sold at the Harvest Festival on Saturday the 20th of March.

In the meantime, the book is available at our Edible Landscapes Nursery and on Organic Market Day.  Or to have a copy posted to you directly, simply download an order form and send or fax it to Kym at NSCF, or email: cookbook@nscf.org.au.

Tuesday 9 March to Sunday 14 March 2010

Garden mint (Mentha spp.)

Perennial ground cover also known as common mint, likes moist position in sun or shade. Good in tubs to control creeping roots. Can become invasive in garden beds, but is a useful understory planting for fruit trees. This variety is the “traditional” mint used for making jellies and sauces.

Garden mint now available at Edible Landscapes Nursery for $3.50 (small pots) and $4.50 (large pots).

The Nursery will remain open for business during our Harvest Festival on Saturday March 20.  Stay tuned for more details on the edible plants we’ll have on offer!

In partnership with BEMAC and Brisbane City Council, Northey Street City Farm presents its annual HARVEST FESTIVAL.

Saturday 20th March, 12 noon – 5:00 pm

Exquisite global cuisine, music, dance, art and craft, permaculture gardening workshops and children’s activities.

How to Volunteer

View our gallery of previous Harvest Photos on Facebook

Our next Harvest Festival is just a few weeks away, and we need many helping hands to make the event a success.  Continue reading for full details on how you can help.

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Native Peanut tree (Sterculia quadrifida)

Native bush tucker tree from northern New South Wales to north Queensland in dry rainforest areas. Attractive symmetrical upright form, grows 6 to 12 metres high depending on conditions. Lemon-scented flowers become eye-catching red pods with tasty black seeds in late summer. Yum!

Native peanuts trees are now available at Edible Landscapes Nursery for $9.00.

View more information at Daleys Fruit Tree Nursery.

The Nursery will remain open for business during our Harvest Festival on Saturday March 20.  Stay tuned for more details on the edible plants we’ll have on offer!

Support City Farm the lazy internet way!

Only two weeks after joining the Facebook bandwagon, we are delighted and overwhelmed by the support from the community.

If you are a Facebook member, this is a nearly effortless yet incredibly effective way of supporting the Farm.  With a single click, listing yourself as a “fan” will help spread the word to family, friends and their social circles.

It’s also a teriffic way to keep up-to-date, with a small selection of the most interesting and important news from the website available from your news feed.

Your comments, questions and suggestions are welcome and encouraged on our wall.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Chia (Salvia rhyacophila)

Annual hardy bush to 1 m with blue sage flowers to 10 cm. One of the richest sources of essential fatty acids and soluble fibre available. Seeds (similar to poppy seeds) and leaves can be eaten in salads. You can also soak seeds and add to drinks and cereal. Yum!

Chia is available for $3.50 at our Edible Landscapes Nursery.

View more information at Herbs Are Special.

The Toothache Plant (Spilanthes acmella) is nature’s “fruit tingle”.  Tingly and numbing to the mouth, it can be eaten as is or in salads, and is useful for candida, toothaches or teething babies.

It can grow up to 40 cm per year, and prefers semi-shade.

The Toothache Plant is available for $3.50 at our Edible Landscapes Nursery.

View more information at Herbs Are Special.

Willing to go the extra mile to achieve sustainable living? Northey Street City farm offers a broad range of long- and short-term courses to learn the necessary skills.

• Grow fruit and vegetables sustainably
• Design and develop permaculture sites
• Select and use appropriate technology
• Keep chickens, bees and worms
• Reduce energy and water use
• Build local food systems

We are still accepting bookings for the following courses beginning in February.

Organic Gardening Course (Horticulture Certificate 2)

Identify garden plants and propagate your own; understand and improve your soil; composting and worm farming; manage pests and diseases; design your garden for delicious, year-round harvests; visit other community and home gardens.

Begins Tuesdays 2 February (late bookings accepted)

Booking information

Permaculture Design Certificate

The Permaculture Design Certificate gives a good overview of permaculture principles and practice, with an emphasis on design. At Northey Street, we include significant hands-on practical experience as well.

Every Thursday from 25 February to 3 June

Booking information

Accredited Permaculture Training Internships

For those who wish to gain in-depth practical experience in sustainable gardening and orchard care, and become competent permaculture practitioners.
Approximately 600 hours of practical training will lead to a nationally-accredited Level 3 Certificate in Permaculture.

24 February to 5 November.  Wednesdays 9 am to 4.30 pm, Thursdays 9 am to 4.30 pm and Fridays 9 am to 2 pm.

Booking information

Looking for something smaller?  Stay tuned for news of the single-day workshops on offer in 2010.

Our Sunday Organic Markets just keeps growing! Stop by on Sunday morning and enjoy our new food stalls, new art activities for the kids (plus space to play), and of course, breakfast at our Chai Cafe.

We will also be hosting a series of activities as part of Brisbane’s Active Parks program, from family yoga and planting to Bollywood workouts and African dance.  Come along and try something new this weekend!

The Northey Street Organic Markets run every Sunday morning from 6-10:30am, so come early to ensure the widest variety and best choice of certified organic food!