During April we have continued with robust, timely and ever-positive responses to Government guidelines and restrictions around COVID-19. The Markets have remained open during this period thanks to a very hard working and dedicated team and collegial shoppers. The Nursery is powering along and we continue to think BIG about the future. We are delighted […]
Homemade seed raising mix
By Michael Wardle, NSCF Adult Education Co-ordinator One of the things when having your own garden is the ability to keep it going through sowing your own seeds. While some seeds benefit from a direct sow into the garden bed, many survive and thrive when they are planted in seedling trays first. While you can […]
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
During these difficult times we are OPEN to the public on Friday to Sunday ONLY until further notice. There will only be tap on card sales in store only please. We also have an online ordering system so you can hold some stock. Read here. You can find the online store here: https://northey-street-city-farm.myshopify.com/ Thank you for […]
Update on COVID-19. March 17
As a place of high public visitation, we recognise the need forNorthey Street City Farm to be proactive in responding to public concerns regarding COVID-19. We have improved our sanitation practices by instituting a more rigorous cleaning procedure within the main buildings (office, toilet, kiosk, nursery, sheds) to try and make our site as safe […]
February 2020 E-News
This month we’re preparing for the Australasian Permaculture Convergence, supporting a local verge planting in West End, planting salt-tolerant native plants in our north east gardens and looking forward to our Monthly Night Market. We’re also collecting feedback about the Farm this month, we’d love to hear from you! Read here. Northey Street City Farm […]
First Aid for Wildlife
At a recent Wednesday Talk at the Farm, Belinda Kau shared some tips on first aid for wildlife from her experience as a wildlife carer. These free talks for staff and volunteers are held from 1pm every Wednesday except the third Wednesdays of each month. They cover a range of practical and/or thought-provoking topics, and […]
Forest Gardens
The Tree Care Group of volunteers have been renewing the plantings in the various orchards and forest gardens around our site over the last couple of years. These gardens are along the Northey Street boundary and to the west of the allotment garden area. So, what is a forest garden and how does it work? […]
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 […]
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