Chatting all things Harvest Trails today

What's happening along the harvest trails this weekend? I'm planning to have a chat with Simon Marnie from the ABC702AM Weekend Morning Show. Tune in around 6:30 am - 7 am to listen to our discussion.

~ Saturday 4th November 2023.

Below is a list of places to explore, including the ones we talked about.

PICK YOUR OWN 

Canoelands Orchard 

PYO Peaches, Nectarines and Berries. 

New sessions are available, and bookings are essential. 

Open 9-2 weekdays and 9-4 weekends.

PEACHES are NOW available as well as some yummy nectarines. $6.00 per kilo.

Berries are available at $15 per kilo. Due to their high demand, we recommend that you book a Friday or Saturday morning picking in advance. Please note that the availability of berries changes frequently, and they need to assess the situation regularly. 

Www.bookingscanoelands.com

TNT Produce Bilpin 

PYO Strawberries 

OPEN Saturday 4th, but the strawberry PYO is only on Sunday. 

Sunday 5th November 2023 for PYO STRAWBERRIES.

OPEN 10 am to 4 pm or until sold out. 

Entry is $10 per adult / $5 for children 3 to 12 

You can try it before you buy it!  $20 kilo for what you pick

They are not taking bookings at the moment, walk-ins only.

No EFTPOS is available so bring cash. 

Dogs on a leash are welcome.

Check their Instagram or Facebook for updates on strawberry picking days.

TNT Produce 153 Kurts Road, Bilpin

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054382157120

Bilpin Fruit Bowl 

PYO Strawberries 

Weekend PYO only from 10 am to 4 pm. 

Jump on the Bilpin Fruit Bowl website to book your session. 

2093 Bells Line of Road, Bilpin 

https://bilpinfruitbowl.com.au/product/pick-your-own-booking/


Pine Crest Orchard Bilpin 

Cherry season has started

SHOP Sales only on Saturday 4th November for delicious cherries. 

They will not be open for pick-your-own due to recent rainfall, insufficiently low cherries to pick, and extensive damage to our trees from last weekend.  You can purchase cherries from their shop and jump on their website for the next cherries PYO. 

If you miss out they have the most delicious home made cherry ice cream to enjoy.

https://www.facebook.com/pinecrestorchard

The Giving Farm Central Coast Jilliby

PYO Blueberries 

Saturday and Sunday sessions to book online. 

Certified organic blueberries, and they are seriously incredible! 

Make sure you book online, as it's a small family farm, and you just pay for what you pick on the day. They have seasonal pick-your-own flower events throughout the year so keep an eye on their website for upcoming dates.

https://www.facebook.com/TheGivingFarmAU

https://thegivingfarm.com.au/


Markets

Northside Produce Markets North Sydney 

8 am to 12 noon 

This warmer than usual Spring brings Tradie Fresh Produce from Orange to Northside Produce Market earlier than expected. Not only will they have their Early Sweet variety of cherries they'll also have their luscious mulberries. https://www.facebook.com/NorthsideProduceMarket

The new-ish markets at Stanmore

Stanmore Community Markets 

They opened in September

Today 8 am to 1 pm Every Saturday.  Artisan and Gourmet Food + Fresh produce.

58-76 Stanmore Road, Stanmore https://www.facebook.com/stanmorecommunitymarkets

http://www.stanmorecommunitymarkets.com.au/

Carriageworks Farmers Market 

Every Saturday, 8 am to 1 pm

The market is a Sydney institution providing the freshest seasonal produce from the best growers and producers from around NSW. Talk to the farmer firsthand and learn the stories behind your food. Find organic and biodynamic produce, artisan breads, boutique wines, single-origin coffee, herbal teas, meat and freshly cut flowers. 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh

Stallholder list: https://carriageworks.com.au/events/carriageworks-farmers-market

Camden Fresh Produce Market

Open Every Saturday 7am - 12Noon 

Camden Town Farm 4o Exeter Street Camden

https://www.facebook.com/camdenfreshproducemarketarket

Organic Food Markets

Open-air markets are right across Sydney. 

Find Certified Organic food, artisan gourmet produce and conventional fresh fruit & veg, freshly baked bread and patisserie, seasonal produce from the farmer and other delicacies. In fact, all the goodies you love to eat are at the markets every week, rain or shine.

Newcastle - Friday & Saturday, 9 am to 3 pm

Leichhardt - Saturday, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Marrickville - Sunday, 9 am to 3 pm

Mona Vale - Sunday, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm

Seaforth - Sunday, 8:00 am to 12:30 pm

https://www.organicfoodmarkets.com.au/


Photo credit ABC702 AM Weekend Morning, Simon Marnie

Airbnb Host Awards Finalist 2023 BEST UNIQUE STAY

What a wonderful surprise!

We are thrilled to be finalists in the Airbnb HOST AWARDS 2023 for

BEST UNIQUE STAY.

We are extremely grateful to Airbnb for recognizing us as hosts and would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our awesome guests.

We are so glad that you enjoyed our home, our farm, and our alpacas, as well as the beautiful natural environment that surrounds us.

Also congratulations to all the other Australian finalists and winners. Well done @everyone

Euan and Daniela, Little Valley Farm,

Euan and Daniela at Little Valley Farm based in Laguna, Wollombi Valley. Hunter Valley NSW

There are over 160,000 Airbnb listings in Australia and to make the finalist list is a wonderful achievement.

Harvest Trails on ABC 702AM Morning Weekends

Hey there! So this morning I was chatting with Simon Marnie on ABC 702AM Weekend Morning Show, and we talked about some amazing places. Here are the links in case you're interested in checking them out too! Thanks Daniela


Weekend Morning Show with Simon Marnie ABC 702AM

Experience the beauty of Sydney markets and help support local farmers and producers while enjoying a fantastic day.

Markets 

Castle Hill Farmers & Fine Food Market

Wow, this morning's lineup of Growers and Producers is simply amazing! You can find everything from delicious Australian seafood to mouth-watering Aussie-grown truffles. And on top of that, some incredible Artisans are showcasing their products. 

Saturday 8 am - 12 Noon

https://www.harvesttrailsandmarkets.com.au/all-markets/castle-hill-farmers-fine-food-market/


Look out for the new Jance Spirit Stall - Honey Mead 

Discover the delicious Jance Honey Spirit from 100% Australian honey sourced directly from our local beekeepers. Join James & Lance of Rouse Hill on their journey to bring you the best of what nature offers. Honey Mead. https://jance.com.au/


Carriageworks Farmers Market

245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh

Winter Seasonal Market! Open 8 am-1 pm. Come along for all the best winter produce and get involved in the day's program. Jump on their website for full event info: 

Jump on their website for their weekly stallholder list. https://carriageworks.com.au/events/carriageworks-farmers-market/

Look out for Organic Food Markets across Sydney in

Lillyfield, Camden, St Ives, Seaforth, just to name a few. 

Discover one near you via the website 

https://www.organicfoodmarkets.com.au/markets.php

Pick Your Own 

Wyuna Farms Central Coast 

Winter Navel oranges, juicy and sweet!

Ripe for picking this Saturday and Sunday and then next week for the last PYO session. 

No need to book + lots of parking and room to pick oranges. 

$20 BYO normal shopping bag to collect.  9:30 am to 1pm. Stay up to date https://www.facebook.com/wyunafarms

Pick your own Oranges Dooralong

They just had a massive school holiday PYO oranges and now opening for the next couple of weekends. 

10 am to 4 pm. No booking and no entry fee. Pay for what you pick. 

If you can’t make PYO this weekend on the Central Coast, there is a new one that we have not talked about before. Book online for next weekend up at Peats Ridge called

Meliora Farm

Cost is $30 for a Meliora farm bag that you can fill up with our delicious citrus. Approximately 12kg of fruit. (29th and 30th July). 

https://meliorafarm.com.au/whats-on/

More Winter time fruits to PYO 

Anderson Pick Your Own Fruit

Mandarines, Oranges and lemons along the beautiful Hawkesbury River. 

PYO morning or afternoon sessions to book online. 

Book via their website. $5 entry adult - $10 bucket

951 Sackville Ferry Road, Sackville North,

https://andersonfarm.com.au/

Cider Australia Awards by

Cider Australia 

Exciting news! This month marks the start of the biggest cider show in Australia - the Awards. It's known for being a leader in cider judging and has gained a great reputation both nationally and internationally.

Cider Australia is all about Australian cider makers using 100% Aussie grown produce.  Any cidermaker big or small can join the cider awards. Jump on their website for full details. https://www.cideraustralia.org.au/

Special thanks to Simon Marnie ABC 702 AM.

Listen, download here on the ABC App.

What's happening along the Harvest Trail this weekend

With winter in full swing, it's the perfect time to indulge in fresh, locally grown Australian produce. If you're looking for something to do this weekend or during the upcoming school holidays, why not consider picking your own fruit? You could even organize a family picnic and support your local farmers market. 

This morning I spoke to Simon Marnie of ABC Sydney, Weekend Mornings. Here's a quick overview to help you plan. Listen to the ABC Sydney radio - Saturday, 24th June 2023, from 6 am. You can also download the ABC app for the Weekend Mornings. Thanks, Daniela 


Anderson Pick Your Own Fruit

Just opened last weekend for PYO. 

Anderson Farm is based along the banks of the beautiful Hawkesbury River. It is a lovely place for a stroll through the trees. PYO morning or afternoon sessions to book online. 

Mandarins

- Imperial Mandarins - juicy and less seeds.

- Hicksons -  known for its superb flavour, the fruit is of medium size and is easily peeled

Oranges

-Washington Navels - tasty, seedless oranges in mid-winter  

-Seville oranges are small to medium in size. The flesh ranges in colour from yellow to deep orange and is soft, juicy, and filled with many cream-coloured seeds. When ripe, they are aromatic with a sour, acidic, tangy, and somewhat bitter taste - great for marmalade and cooking.

Book via their website. $5 entry adult - $10 bucket

951 Sackville Ferry Road, Sackville North,

https://andersonfarm.com.au/


Watkins Family Farm 

8th Generation of Watkins Family Citrus Growers farming at Laughtondale.

It's an exciting season as the trees are loaded with juicy fruit. With over 2000 fruit trees to

PYO this weekend - Mandarines.

What else to do? Make an event of it. 

Bring a picnic and have a great family day out. 

1006 Singleton Road, Laughtondale. Via Wisemans Ferry 

Jump on the website for full PYO info:

https://watkinsfamilyfarm.com.au


Canoelands Orchard, Canoelands 

PYO Imperial Mandarin’s at $6/kg, tiny but tasty!

Plus PYO juicy Navel Oranges also $6/kg. 

You are also welcome to BYO picnic or BBQ in the grassy area at the shop. 

Bookings are essential and open from 9am to 2 pm. 

Coming Soon Central Coast 

Speaking of Oranges, look out for July dates for Central Coast. 

PYO Winter time Navel Oranges at Wyuna Farm & Pick your own Oranges Dooralong

Markets 

Castle Hill Farmers and Fine Food Market 

How lucky is The Hills District to have its own Farmers Market? It has been operating for almost 21 years now, providing fresh produce to the local community. Saturday 8 am to 12 noon 

https://www.harvesttrailsandmarkets.com.au/all-markets/castle-hill-farmers-fine-food-market/

Carriageworks Farmers Market

245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh

Every Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm

Explore the finest growers and producers in NSW and get the opportunity to chat with the farmers directly to discover the fascinating tales behind their delicious food. Take your pick from a range of organic and biodynamic produce, artisan bread, delightful wines, single-origin coffee, herbal teas, meat, and freshly picked flowers. Jump on their website for their weekly stallholder list. https://carriageworks.com.au/events/carriageworks-farmers-market/

Orange Grove Market Lillyfield

Saturday, 9 am  -1 pm. Farm fresh & organic produce gourmet food bread fashion. Find more markets around Sydney, simply follow this link. https://www.organicfoodmarkets.com.au/markets.php


Camden Fresh Produce Markets

Patio Plants with seedlings for the veg garden, fresh winter citrus fruits and vegetables, plus a new stall selling nut-free butter & regular local growers and artisan producers. Every Saturday, 7.00 am – 12.00 pm

https://www.camdenproducemarket.com.au/

Bilpin Community Markets and Cafe 

It's time to buy some warming beanies, cosy winter scarves and snuggly mittens for all these cold days, plus shop for organic vegetables from local growers. 

Saturday mornings 10 am -12 Noon. Bilpin Community Markets and Cafe 

Drop us a note, if you know of any up and coming events along the harvest trails.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/sydney/programs/weekendmornings/weekend-mornings/102467908

Sydney Agri-Tourism Chat on Radio Weekend Morning Show ABC702AM

I have been fortunate enough to have regular conversations with Simon Marnie from the Weekend Morning Show on ABC 702 AM since 2019.

We cover various topics related to agri-tourism that I enjoy, such as harvest trails, Pick Your Own Produce around Sydney, including happening farmers’ markets.

Tune in this weekend at 6 am on ABC 702 AM to listen to our conversation. Listen to the show here or download the APP here







My snapshot of what is happening this weekend.

Hunter Valley 

Talga Estate Lovedale 

POMEGRANATE Pick Your Own

Attention to all those interested in picking pomegranates! 

Talga Estate is currently offering daily pickings from 9 am to 5 pm until further notice. You can savour the sweet and tart fruit with its thick, red skin that contains hundreds of juicy seeds. Although the skin is not edible, the seeds can be eaten plain, added to salads, or used in other dishes. A delicious seasonal fruit. https://www.facebook.com/talgaestate


Bilpin

TNT Produce Pick Your Own Bilpin

PYO every weekend and public holiday till the end of June.

10 am to 4 pm

PYO Delicious crunchy, juicy PINK LADY APPLES. $5 kilo

Best tasting PYO TOMATOES only today as limited stock. $5 kilo

Entry is $10 per person/children 3 to 12yrs $5

Bilpin Fruit Bowl

Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th May. 10 am and 3 pm

Pink Lady $5.00/kg

Granny Smith $5.00/kg and Figs $20.00/kg

Adult entry $20 / Child between 3 & 12 years $10 per child to farm. Under 3 yo free.

https://bilpinfruitbowl.com.au/pro.../pick-your-own-booking/  

Autumn Garden Adventures this Mother’s Day 

Wildwood Garden Bilpin

They have hit peak autumn!  This private garden looks wonderful, filled with autumn leaf colour, and the sasanqua camellias are blooming—experience autumn in the mountains this weekend and right through to Mother's Day.

Open Friday to Monday from 10 am-4 pm 

https://www.facebook.com/WildwoodGardenatBiLpin

Nooroo Garden Mt Wilson

Historic Australian Garden 

Book in for an adventure and discover 140 years of horticultural history with their guided tours to make the most of the stunning gardens. 

Open until 28 May 2023. 10 am to 4 pm. 

Adults $10, children $2 

Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens Mt Tomah 

1.5 hours Walking tours of the Garden's rich and unique history and introduce you to some of the birds who make the gardens their home.  

Every Sunday via donation or wednesday in Autumn 

Then Winter walks on Fridays. Book via their website. 

Canoelands Orchard 

HARVESTING NOW: Bookings Essential They are holding a Mother’s Day weekend special. 

Limes are $10/kg; gourmet tomatoes are $6/kg, and occasional Eggplant $8/kg.

Book online to secure your place. https://canoelandsorchard.com/

Markets

Gourmet Food, Freshly locally grown flowers for Mother’s Day. 


Castle Hill Farmers and Fine Food Markets 

Saturday, 8 am to 12 noon. 

https://www.facebook.com/HarvestTrailsAndMarkets/

Carriageworks Farmers Market

245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh

Every Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm

Another Genuine Farmer Market where all products sold must be grown, produced or made by the farmers:

Camden Fresh Produce Market

24 stalls to enjoy producers' market and artisan products

Open Every Saturday 7 am - 12Midday

Camden Town Farm  Exeter Street Camden

https://www.camdenproducemarket.com.au/about-us/

Orange Grove Market Lillyfield

Every Saturday, 9-1 pm. 

Farm fresh & organic produce gourmet food bread fashion plants flowers for mum. 


Find more markets near you across Sydney via

Sydney.com and Harvest Trails and Markets.

Know a great market or harvest event? Share it with us. Contact Daniela Riccio on the form below.

Special thanks to Simon Marnie and producer Georgia Bateman.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/sydney/programs/weekendmornings