The Macadamia nut, also known as Queensland nut or Bauple nut is native to the rainforests of southern Queensland and northern New South Wales. There are two species with edible nuts – Macadamia tetraphylla and Macadamia integrifolia. Macadamia trees grow in deep soils and like some wind protection. Trees can grow to 10m, but dwarf […]
Nasturtium Recipes
Nasturtium Tropaeolum majus Nasturtium makes a great ground cover in a sunny spot, though it will grow in shade as well. The plant grows in poor soils and dry conditions. Nasturtium can help in biological pest control by attracting beneficial insects. Nasturtium flowers and leaves are edible and have a peppery taste. They can be […]
Capsicum – Cashew Kale Chips
KALE Brassica oleracea Kale is usually available from the NSCF Organic Farmers Markets or you can grow it from seed available at the City Farm Nursery. Kale is a non-hearting cabbage originating from Europe. It is hardy, frost-tolerant and drought tolerant. It has a number of varieties, the curly-leafed being most distinctive. It is […]
Black Sapote,Vanilla & Chia pudding recipe
Black Sapote Diospyros nigra Black Sapote is a tropical fruit that is related to Persimmon. It is commonly known as chocolate pudding fruit due to its chocolate-like colour and pudding like texture. It is native to parts of Mexico and Central America, however it grows well in Brisbane and South-East Queensland. Black Sapote is very […]
Sweet Potato Recipes
Sweet Potato – Ipomea batatas Sweet potato is a vigorous ground cover vine which produces tubers at the leaf nodes. It prefers sandy, well – drained soil in sun or part-shade in the tropics or sub-tropics. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, as they will promote leaf rather than tuber growth. Sweet potato is propagated by cuttings planted […]
Green Smoothies
Green Smoothies are a locally produced by Sky Hunt. A Brisbane mum of two primary school age children, Sky spent 25 years as a personal trainer and was a competitive Bodybuilder and a University Judo Player. This meant she needed to understand what nutrition was required to perform at an elite level. After studying the nutritional requirements needed for […]
May – Thank a Farmer Month
It’s Thank a Farmer Month during May, so we’re going to introduce you to some of our local farmers who sell at our Sunday Organic Market. This month, say thanks to the farmers who produce the food that keeps us alive! Meet Anika Wulff from Spring Lakes Farm in Churchable, which is west of Brisbane, […]
NSCF April E-News
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NSCF Organic Farmers Market stallholder wins award
Jean, Laclan and Adrian Tiller with the Best Organic Retailer of the Year Award. Sherwood Rd Organic Meats is still celebrating their win – Best Organic Retailer 2018 at the Australian Certified Organics Awards in Adelaide last month! One of our regular long-term Organic Farmers Market stallholders, Jean Tiller, said “We wear our “Bud […]
New View Farmers
Interview with Camilla Tulley – NSCF Markets Co-ordinator Holly and Justin from New View Farm run a 5-acre project east of Stanthorpe. They are regenerating the site from pine forestry, using permaculture principles to grow fruit and flowers. They also rent a market garden from another Granite Belt grower Undercliffe Dave. Here they grow produce […]
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