By Ronni Martin. NSCF Education & Support Team Manager Bring colour and interest to your garden and plate by growing edible flowers. Edible flowers can create a colourful show in your front garden. Or they can be distributed through your vegetable beds or around fruit trees where their other uses in attracting beneficial insects and […]
Growing microgreens at home
By Jody Wall, NSCF Site Co-ordinator. In recent years microgreens have moved from the fancy plates of high-end restaurants to the garages and greenhouses of gardeners around the world. These little greens have made their way into the hearts, and into the regular diets, of millions of people. They are versatile and relatively easy to […]
Seed Saving
By Krystelle Ellaby I always start my seed saving class outlining the many great reasons to seed save. I tell participants: Seed saving is fun. It’s a radical political act. It saves you money. You’ll have loads to sow, with plenty left over to share. Seed saving preserves genetic variety and species diversity. Over time, […]
City Farm Nursery
We are OPEN to the public on Tuesday to Sunday mornings. Find out more about our holiday hours. We are once again accepting cash or card sales in store. Thank you for your patience these last months. We wish everyone & the planet good health. Opening Hours Tuesday to Saturday: 8.30 am-12.30 pm Sunday: 6:30am […]
NSCF September E-News
Northey Street City Farm publish a free newsletter every month. To subscribe to our monthly free newsletter CLICK HERE. To read this month’s E-News CLICK HERE
City Farm Nursery on Composting
This month it’s all about compost in the Nursery! Composting is a wonderful way to transform our waste into a precious resource in the garden. And with autumn now in full swing, some of our favorite composting plants are available in the nursery, including Comfrey, Yarrow and Borage. All three of these species accumulate nutrients […]
Learn How to Compost at Home
Sat 12 May 2018 • 9:00am – 12:00pm at Northey Street City Farm Free Celebrate International Compost Awareness Week at this interactive workshop. This workshop will cover the basics of composting, worm farming and the Bokashi fermentation composting system including; setting up, managing and maintaining different compost systems, how to choose the best system for […]
NSCF February E-News
Every month we publish a free newsletter which lets people know what is happening at the farm. To subscribe fill in your email HERE To read February’s E-News CLICK HERE
Christmas menu and gift ideas
Northey Street Christmas Eve Markets 24 December 2017 from 6am to 11am Our City Farm Nursery will also be open from 6am to 12pm to pick up any last minute gifts. Embrace a sustainable and green festive season with Northey Street City Farm by supporting local farmers, makers and businesses. The holiday season can take […]
Vegepods at City Farm Nursery
We are excited to welcome the addition of Vegepods to the City Farm Nursery! Vegepods make growing food as easy as it can be. They come equipped with a water-storing reservoir at the base and an adjustable shade (and possum) cover. The additional stands and trolleys make it easier to access and maintain your veggies. […]
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