Hello there! I'm excited to return to ABC ‘Weekend Mornings’ 702AM with Simon Marnie. However, Simon is away this week, so I'll be conversing with the amazing Dom Knight about the harvest trails in Sydney.
In case you missed our chat, I have included some links below to the places we discussed. You can visit these places to support the farmers' markets this Christmas and show your support to the growers and producers of Australia. Enjoy! Thanks, Daniela
Markets
Castle Hill Farmers & Fine Food Market
Saturday 9th December, 2023
8 am to 12 noon @ Castle Hill Showground
It's the second-last market for the year, so don't miss out. Also, get your pre-Christmas orders in with the vendors for collection at the Christmas Twilight market on the 20th.
4 pm to 8 pm, which will be the final market for 2023. https://www.harvesttrailsandmarkets.com.au
Carriageworks Farmers Market
The smell of Christmas is alive, thanks to Dural Christmas Tree Farm.
Trees available: Saturday 9th and Saturday 16th December, 2023. 8 am to 1 pm.
Heads up: Parking in the precinct will be limited; however, there will be a pickup area for quickly collecting trees after payment.
https://www.facebook.com/CarriageworksFarmersMarket
https://carriageworks.com.au/events/carriageworks-farmers-market
Organic Food Markets
Glebe
Saturday (11.00 am to 4:00 pm) Glebe Public School
Leichhardt
Saturday (9.00 am to 1:00 pm) Orange Grove Public School, Leichhardt
St Ives
Saturday (9.00 am to 2:00 pm) St Ives Showground Market, 450 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives
Marrickville
Sunday (10.00 am to 3 pm) 142 Addison Road, Addison Road Centre, Marrickville
Mona Vale
Sunday (9.00 am to 1:00 pm) Mona Vale Pittwater RSL, 82 Mona Vale Road, Mona Vale
Seaforth
Sunday (9.00 am to 12:30 pm)
Photo credit ABC 702AM
PICK YOUR OWN
Pine Crest Orchard, Bilpin
PYO Peaches
Saturday 9th December, 10 am - 3 pm or until picked/sold out.
Not open on Sunday.
Peaches $6/kg
No booking required
Entry fee $2/person 3 years and older
Bring your own bags or buy ours for $2
Cash or EFTPOS available
Dogs welcome on a lead for a family day out.
Photo credit: Pine Crest Orchard
TNT Produce Pick Your Own Bilpin
PYO delicious Strawberries
Open Sunday, 10th December 2023
10 am to 4 pm
Walk-ins only - bookings not required
Entry $10 per adult and $5 for children 3 to12
$20 kilo for what you pick
No EFTPOS so bring cash.
Dogs on a leash are welcome
Address 153 Kurts Road, Bilpin
https://tntproduce.com.au/pick-your-own/pick-your-own-message/
Cedar Creek Orchard
PYO Peaches + a new variety - the White Peach
Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th December 2023
$8 per person includes a fun tractor ride out to the paddocks.
Make sure you jump on their website and make a booking in case they sell out.
https://cedarcreekorchard.rezdy.com/
Glenbernie Family Farms
The farm closed today due to extreme heat but they will be OPEN
Sunday 10th December from 9 AM - 3 PM
With So So many gorgeous sunflowers in bloom on Sunday you can get 2 free sunflowers with every adult entry.
Entry fee
Adults $15 / Kids $8 (4-16) / Kids 3 and under free
Flowers PYO
Sunflower $5
BYO secateurs (otherwise hire them for $6)
610 Bells Line of Rd, Kurmond NSW 2757,
https://glenberniefamilyfarms.com.au/contact-us/
Coming up
The Bloom Barn Farm
PYO Sunflowers will be available for picking in December at Peats Ridge.
8 am to 12 pm on the 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th of December.
Book via their website https://thebloombarn.com.au/
You are welcome to bring your own rug and drinks to enjoy the day on the farm.
Hunter Lavender Farm
Broke, Hunter Valley
The newest lavender farm in Broke Is on BLOOM watch this week.
Soft open day today, 9th December 2023.
Admission is free of charge from the 9th to the 14th of December, and no booking is required.
The farm shop, gelato bar, and lavender field walk experience are open. The lavender field has flowers, but they are not fully bloomed yet as they rely on a lot of sunshine.
Photo credit : Hunter Lavender Farm
If you know of any great farmer's markets, pick-your-own fruit farms, farm events, or flower picking opportunities, please let me know. I would love to explore new ways to support our local farmers and growers.