Urban Farm – Volunteering This week we are having a quick chat with one the urban farm’s regular volunteers and FeedBox subscriber — Scott! Also revisiting an old favourite recipe, trying a tasty new one and saying good bye to the last of the tomatoes and eggplants — ahh, but they’ve had a beautiful run!… Continue reading Volunteer on an urban farm and eat well!
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Autumn light and seasonal produce in Newcastle
AUTUMN SEASONAL PRODUCE – Planting out the season The autumn light bouncing off all of the farm corners is particularly beautiful here in Newcastle at the moment. While the growing season has been mild and we could use a little rain — just 14mm for the month of April — as a result, yes things… Continue reading Autumn light and seasonal produce in Newcastle
One Hour Farmer – your chance to get grubby!
Still haven’t made it out to the farm but keen to see how it all works? Come and visit as a One Hour Farmer! It’s a great chance to see the urban farm in action, ask a few questions and to get a little grubby. With the sun on your back and a carrot or… Continue reading One Hour Farmer – your chance to get grubby!
Local Urban Agriculture (and a tasty little roasted eggplant)
Urban Farming — is locally grown agriculture the only way forward? Passionate about supporting local food production? Love connecting with community? Do you think urban farming is not only an excellent option but also the way forward in creating more sustainable food models? Throughout the world, there are many other urban farms springing up in… Continue reading Local Urban Agriculture (and a tasty little roasted eggplant)
City farming – Meet Matt, he grows your food!
Urban Agriculture – farming in the heart of the city Part Two in our Farmer Spotlight Series – take a minute to get to know who grows your food. This time we are chatting with Matt, head farmer, lover of beneficial insects and all the vegetable curries. How did you initially start with Feedback… Continue reading City farming – Meet Matt, he grows your food!
Family Open Day and a roasted radish
Family Open Day at our Urban Farm here in Newcastle Such a great day it was! So good to see so many kids and adults come out for the morning and spend some time at the Feedback Organic urban farm. We were lucky enough to have another Open Day with beautiful weather — sure it… Continue reading Family Open Day and a roasted radish
Winter Open Day and an urban farming snapshot
Winter Open Day Such a great day it was! So good to see everyone come out and spend some time at the Feedback farm. With the weather just perfect, it was great to introduce (and reintroduce to our rockin’ regulars) our urban farm concept here in Newcastle, NSW. Feedback is a fairly unique community farm,… Continue reading Winter Open Day and an urban farming snapshot
Pumpkin Soup and her many delicious EXTRAS
Pumpkin Soup is possibly one of the easiest meals to whiz up on a cool winter’s evening, requiring about 2% of your thought process while cooking and barely warrants a recipe written really. This one really is all about the very important ‘extras’. Basic Pumpkin Soup Recipe In a pot cook up a diced onion… Continue reading Pumpkin Soup and her many delicious EXTRAS
Chunky Dhal
Dhal is one of the most versatile dishes to make. No matter what sort of lentil you use, it’s a healthy, budget friendly base for countless dishes. Lucky for us, it also goes incredibly well with an abundance of vegetables. The FeedBox this week is similar in content throughout May, as these vegetables really are… Continue reading Chunky Dhal