Hi there, I am back on 702AM radio thanks to Simon Marnie of the Weekend Morning show.
Here's a quick rundown of what we talked about today. Now you're ready to check out some farms or hit up your local farmer's market!
Tocal Homestead Hunter Valley
PYO Sunflowers
Sunday 3rd March from 10 am
Supporting the Tocal Student Association with their first Tocal Homestead sunflowers pick your own flowers. Due to the recent rains and hot days, the sunflowers will only remain their best until Sunday, so they are limiting their pick to 1 day, tomorrow, SUNDAY, 3rd March!
Limit of 10 stems per person, $5 per stem.
No need to book. Take the time to enjoy their BBQ and delicious Tocal Devonshire teas.
Glenbernie Family Farms
PYO Sunflowers
Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd March, 2024
610 Bells Line Of Road, Kurmond
10 am to 3 pm. No pre-bookings are required.
The sunflower field looks amazing and has just started to bloom this week thanks to 30,000 sunflower seeds that the Glenbernie Family planted
Adults $10, Children $5 (under three free).
Flower picking: $5/stem for sunflowers and zinnias.
Zucchini $2 each - must be cut with secateurs.
Bring along a pair of secateurs and a bucket to keep your flowers fresh in water.
Pack a picnic for your day out or enjoy their Turkish Street Food Van.
Free parking is available inside and on the street.
https://glenberniefamilyfarms.com.au/
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Edible Garden Trail Blue Mountains
Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd March, 2024
Backyard growers, large and small, from right across the Blue Mountains will open their gardens to the public to share their passion and knowledge and inspire environmental sustainability.
The Edible Garden Trail is a not-for-profit event, organised by The Blue Mountains Food Co-op, with proceeds going to participating school and community gardens.
If you jump on their website you will see their 43 gardens and map where you can map out your own garden adventure.
https://www.ediblegardentrail.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ediblegardentrailbluemountains
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Pine Crest Orchard, Bilpin
Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd March, 2024
10 am to 3 pm.
PYO has an abundance of amazing fruit ready to pick. Loads of apple varieties.
Jaffa Apples
Jonagold and Jonathan Apples
Golden Delicious and Red Delicious
Gala Apples
Fuji Apples
Pears
All $5 p/kg. Entre is $2 pp. No need to book. BYO bags. It's a great family day out, and dogs are welcome on a leash.
https://pinecrestorchard.com.au/
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MARKETS
Northside Produce Market
Saturday 2nd March, 2024
8 am to 12 noon
Celebrating 25 years of Northside Produce Market supporting local and regional food producers and connecting them directly to the North Sydney community.
More than 70 stallholders come from all over regional NSW: Orange, the Riverina, the Central Tablelands, Southern Highlands, Brother Mountains, Crescent Head and the outskirts of Sydney.
Passionate, hardworking stallholders offer you fabulous fresh produce straight from the farm and exceptional artisan food goods, breakfast, brunch and lunch. Loyal customers realise the importance of supporting our local food producers and come rain or shine.
The event for Saturday and part of the
Seniors Festival is ‘'Behind the Scenes' Northside Produce Market tour today from 8.30 - 9.30am.
This terrific tour is curated and hosted by Tawnya Bahr Food Consulting of Straight To The Source, in which you meet the producers, listen to their stories and learn how they grow, rear, bake and make their goods.
By the end of the tour, you will truly appreciate seasonal produce, having tasted and learnt so much and been inspired by Tawnya’s tips on creating delicious dishes easily.
Bookings are essential https://bit.ly/4bGK5zC
https://www.facebook.com/NorthsideProduceMarket
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Carriageworks Farmers Market
8 am to 1pm
Discover a treasure trove of fresh produce, delectable ready-to-eat foods, and beautiful flowers. It's the perfect spot to indulge in a culinary adventure and treat yourself to the best local offerings.
https://carriageworks.com.au/events/carriageworks-farmers-market
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Organic Food Markets around Sydney
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)
https://www.organicfoodmarkets.com.au
COMING UP - Save the date, Nut Pickers
Kookootonga Chestnut & Walnut Farm
PYO chestnuts and walnuts OPENING on Saturday, March 9th, until mid-April.
Nutwood Farm Chestnuts and Walnuts SOFT are opening on 9th March. Only a 5-6 week season for nuts so keep those dates free.
Blue Acres Farm at the Dapto Community Farm
Potato Easter Hunt for the Easter School Holidays
https://www.daptocommunityfarm.org.au/market-garden
Australian Cider Day is happening March 9th a celebration of cidermakers right across Australia thanks to CiderAustralia.
Photo thanks to ABC 702AM Simon Marnie Weekend Morning.