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.
