Growing Change in North Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia | Urban Farm

Growing Change

Locality: North Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

Address: 10 Thompson Road 6159 North Fremantle, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.northfreosocialfarm.org

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25.01.2022 Happy 1st Birthday to us!!! Thank you to everyone who came to our birthday party on Saturday! Special mention to those who donated music, food and raffle items to make our fund-raising birthday a success!!! @oldbridgecellars @northfremantlegeneralstore ... @northstreetstore @wise_child_wine_store @propeller_northfreo @mrs_brown_bar @flipside_burgers @ella.therese @jimmydougy Thank you for your generosity!! #communitygarden #sharefarming #urbanfarmer #northfremantle #farmtofork #happybday #fundraising #sharingiscaring #communityspirit @ Growing Change See more

25.01.2022 We had a super day out today visiting our friends at the amazing @perthcityfarm . We were specifically checking out their mulcher, but found so much inspiration everywhere! #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming #communitygardens #farmtofork #northfreo #growitlocal #gardeningaustralia #perthcityfarm #mulchers

25.01.2022 Volunteers make the world go round! Here are some of the lovely crew getting in yellow pear tommies. Hooray! We also mulched the corn, preped the weed matting, made a mushroom grow bed in the greenhouse (experimental, opportunistic and very exciting, more on this later ), plus we enjoyed the mandatory cuppa ! Sometimes as adults it can be hard to make friends or find meaningful things to spend time on. At the Farm everyone is welcome, respect is paramount and it seems to... be a place that cultivates friendships. And what is more fundamental and crucial a task is there than growing food to nourish and sustain life!? Join us if you fancy. Volunteers welcome Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings 9- 12 #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming #communitygardens #farmtofork #northfreo #growitlocal #friends #volunteeringWA #tomatoes

25.01.2022 Everyone was helping at the Farm today. This lil fella was particularly good at moving things around for us. #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming #communitygardens #farmtofork #northfreo #retic #minifarmer

25.01.2022 Just a lil reminder about our asparagus planting busy bee THIS Saturday! We've put in a couple of rows today to test our methods, fresh batch of compost is being delivered tomorrow...all we need now is you! We have 5 more rows to go! See ya at the Farm! https://facebook.com/events/s/asparagus-planting-busy-bee/764638877634203/?ti=as

24.01.2022 It's a perfect morning for a busy bee! See you here soon!

20.01.2022 And retic is check! It really felt like spring today at the farm. We spent a gorgeous day potting on tommies and squash...can't wait to get them in! #retic #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming #northfreo

19.01.2022 Free snow peas for members! But that's not all! Members can also harvest cabbage, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, beets, carrots the list goes on! Straight from the farm and into your belly. $250 for a whole year or $400 for your household! Concession rates available as well. Sign up via northfreosocialfarm.org

19.01.2022 50 shades of green. Free produce for members! Join at www.northfreosocialfarm.org

18.01.2022 People often ask if the flowers we grow are for attracting beneficial insects or for repelling bad ones or if they are edible...truth is we just think they are beautiful and will make people smile (plus those other reason). #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming #flowers

18.01.2022 How do you like our super cute cuecumber trellis? Spring and summer is all about stakes, trellises, wire, string and ties to support the fat, juicy fruiting veggies - think tomatoes, cuecumbers, beans, even eggfruit. Sometimes the Farm seems like a star picket black hole, seriously, they are always on the shopping list! (If anyone needs to get rid of any we will take em! ). Last year our cuecumber crop was pretty epic but we grew just a single row per bed with one string dropping down for each plant. This system lets us get in twice as many plants. We will just have to see how tall they get . Hopefully they reach the top of the string, no higher, no shorter! #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming #communitygardens #farmtofork #northfreo #growitlocal #cuecumbers

16.01.2022 There is more than veggies on offer at the Farm. And we don't just mean flowers! We have lively conversations - no topic off limits, laughs, friendships, skill sharing, fresh air, sunshine, exercise and that deep satisfaction knowing you are nurturing yourself and your community! #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming #communitygardens #farmtofork #northfreo #growitlocal

16.01.2022 It's the start of something good! #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming #communitygardens #farmtofork #northfreo #growitlocal #tomatoes #tomatoplants #redtomato #firstoftheseason

16.01.2022 Happy 1st Birthday everyone!!! Thanks @drdavidhoneymla for showing your support and sharing your hat!! #socialfarm #nedkevin #community #northfremantle #happybirthday

15.01.2022 Most of the time we weed together, but sometimes we find our own little peaceful, happy place, all by ourselves. #weeding #snowpeas #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming

14.01.2022 We've got a new scarecrow. No, wait, that's our mate John, Sustainability Ambassador and long term bord member for Community Gardens Australia. We love showing good folk around our little farm. #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming #communitygardensaustralia #acfcgn #australiancommunitygarden

12.01.2022 Tickets are selling fast! Don't miss out! Details in comments below! #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming

11.01.2022 We are turning 1! We'd love to celebrate with you! Come to our party! Details in comments below #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming

11.01.2022 Out of our 81 garden beds there is always at least one rock star a bed where everything had gone right. Good spacing, good timing, no bugs, no disease, right amount of water and food... all combine for a yummy result. Today's star performer is mixed gourmet lettuce! If you're a member, come on down to the farm and harvest away (beets, silverbeet, snow peas, kale, spring onions are also rockin' it at the moment! ). If you want to become a member, you'd better be quick, ...we only have a a handful of memberships left! https://www.northfreosocialfarm.org/ #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming #communitygardens #farmtofork #northfreo #lettuce

11.01.2022 Today's haul: kolrabi, fennel, golden beets #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming #communitygardens #farmtofork #northfreo #growitlocal #gardeningaustralia

10.01.2022 We are busy putting the final plans together for our party ...and we can't wait to see you your neighbour and ya mates there! Flyers are hitting a cafe near you. Details in comments below! ... #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming

09.01.2022 Happy New Financial Year! Swipe across to see how much progress we have made in 10 months! However we are still just shy of our 200 member target. There will be a 1st birthday party in August and we need your help to ensure we have 200 members by then! Buy a membership to receive free food or if you are already a member get your friends, family, neighbours to sign up. northfreosocialfarm.org... #freeproduceformembers #NFSF @ North Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia See more

09.01.2022 The Farm is just taking a mini break with our Farmer taking Saturday off and the Tuesday public holiday. See ya on the flip side and hope you get a nice break too!

08.01.2022 It's hot today in Perth. In fact we've had a few hot spells offer 35c. We haven't been under 30c for about 10 days. Its hard to garden in heat like that but even harder for veggies to thrive. And it's not just lack of water- if all you do is water more you just end up with steamed veggies Shade, windbreaks and healthy soil are a big part of it. So we ve been spending a lot of time feeding our plants, spreading compost, mulching and covering beds with row covers. It feels good to tend to the Farm in this way, I think the plants like it. #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming #communitygardens #farmtofork #northfreo #growitlocal #gardeningaustralia #mulch #shadecloth #summergardening #perthsummer #protectsoil

08.01.2022 It's a beautiful cool morning at the Farm. We have beds ready to plant out with corn, beetroot, turnips and zuchs! Join us if you fancy!

08.01.2022 Oh winter gardening in Perth, we love you! Bok choy now in abundance along with all you need for your next Asian fusion feast! Become a member today to share the produce! https://www.northfreosocialfarm.org/... #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming #bokchoy #asianvegetables

08.01.2022 Join us for our next busy bee! All welcome (members, non-members, everyone!)

08.01.2022 Brussle sprouts, plastic free! Who needs a plastic bag when you can pick your veggies straight from the Farm and pop em in a ready made brussle sprout leaf!? Interested in becoming a member? Check our website: https://www.northfreosocialfarm.org/... #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming #plasticfreejuly #plasticfree #brusslesprouts #pickyourown

07.01.2022 We are liking the cocozelle! This variety seems to be pretty happy under our sunny summer sun and is resisting the urge to cuddle up to evil powdery mildew. Might be that the pale silvery leaves reflect some sun. Anyway *this* season cocozelle is the winner! #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming #communitygardens #farmtofork #northfreo #growitlocal #gardeningaustralia #cocozelle #zuchini #corgette

06.01.2022 Are you Jilline Lee? Please contact us to formalise your membership Email us at [email protected] We hope we can find you!

06.01.2022 ...and in go the first bed of beautiful Farm raised tommies ! Fingers crossed everyone Last year was a big tomato failure. Ever since then we've been plotting ways to reduce disease, reduce fungal problems and increase the harvest! So this year our tricks include drip irrigation, weed matting, good spacing and crossing fingers! It would probably help if you said some kind, encouraging words to them if/when you pop to the farm next.... #tomatoes #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming #communitygardens #farmtofork #northfreo #growitlocal

06.01.2022 Rain, hail or shine, the beets must go in! Infact we planted out these and cabbages and then did a lil landscaping on the side! What a beautiful, productive morning! #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming #communitygardens #farmtofork #northfreo #growitlocal #gardeningaustralia #beets #beetroot

04.01.2022 Happy NAIDOC! Here in Walyalup/Fremantle we are on Whadjuk Noongar boodja. It's the land we work, rest and play on . It's the land we grow our food on. It's land that was never ceded. #alwayswasalwayswillbe #naidocweek #naidoc #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming #communitygardens #farmtofork #northfreo #growitlocal

04.01.2022 School holidays at the Farm and the kids are on the tools! This is a place for everyone to learn, participate and socialise, no matter your age or ability! #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming #schoolholidays

03.01.2022 The last couple of weeks have all been about the summer seeds seeds. Where to source them, when to plant them, finding room in the greenhouse. The corn has bounced up and is already needing potting on! It doesn't feel like summer this week but that's where our thoughts are, we can almost taste it! #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming #sweetcorn #summergardens

02.01.2022 We are so excited to get our native garden project underway! This is the amazingly talented Michelle from @apacewa who will be designing the space. We had a super productive catch up at the Farm and Michelle gave us a sneak peek at some of her initial sketches. The space will include bush tucker plants, shady people places, will screen some daggy bits of the farm, attract insects and will double as an outdoor classroom! It's going to be beautiful! Previous community consulta...tion put native/bush tucker gardens as a high priority, and now thanks to a generous grant from @fremantle_ports , plus expertise from our awesome neighbours at Apace we can get cracking on it! #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming #communitygardens #farmtofork #northfreo #fremantleports #apace #nativegarden #bushtucker #workinprogress #freoports

02.01.2022 Oh my good lord: roasted brussle sprout tops. The final gift from an amazing harvest! #eatthewholething #brusselsprouts #brusselsprouttop #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming

02.01.2022 The seed box is now organised. #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming #seeds #veggieseeds #seedstorage

02.01.2022 There have been plenty of challenges this summer - caterpillars in the eggplants, beans not germinating and cuecumbers refusing to fruit... but there is so much promise and potential in our little farm. The asparagus is going from strength to strength. We planted these as teeny, feeble newborn babies in Spring and now look at them! They are not big enough to harvest yet, that is still at least a year away. At the moment we are in a bit of a lean time but we farm for the long game, building soil, planting perennials, always learning and growing our community! #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming #communitygardens #farmtofork #northfreo #growitlocal #gardeningaustralia #thelonggame #asparagus

01.01.2022 Yum. (If you can get 'em before the slayters). #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming #communitygardens #farmtofork #northfreo #growitlocal #strawberry

01.01.2022 Hi folks! I'm pretty darn excited about our next Farm project - the asparagus patch! I've been talking about it for over a year now and we finally have the tray of tiny baby seedlings and the patch of bare ground that needs prepping! Over the next couple of weeks we will really be pushing to get them all in (busy bee date set for 26 Sept, but will take us more than one session) plus get all the summer veggies in. We already have a couple of beds of tommies, basil, corn, zuchs... in.... but we still have more to do! So this is a little call out to members and non-members alike, if you've ever been interested in volunteering at the Farm, now is the time!! Come along on Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday mornings 9am to 12ish, BYO gloves and morning tea (tea, coffee provided), no experience necessary, just willingness to contribute to a beautiful community project! Hope to see you there. your friendly Farmer, Amy. #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming #communitygardens #farmtofork #northfreo #growitlocal #asparagus #volunteeringWA

01.01.2022 Our nursery is full to bursting! Pop down and help us get some of these babies in the ground. We are here till 12 today, all welcome!

01.01.2022 We now have two awesome fridge worm farms at the Farm! Thanks to our small but dedicated crew who skillfully converted these degassed fridges (from @cityofcockburn Henderson Tip, thanks!) into working worm farms. And thanks to Sophie for the delish morning tea (again!). Once our little worms have settled in we will use the worm castings (worm poo) each time we plant a seedling. The bacteria present in worm castings helps plant roots unlock the nutrients they need to g...row If you have surplus worms you'd like to donate to us to give our population a boost we would gladly take them! #worms #compostingworms #wormfarms #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming #communitygardens #farmtofork #northfreo #growitlocal

01.01.2022 Wicking bed construction in full swing at the Farm! We will get a few beds made, one half done and one empty, ready for a wicking bed workshop - stay tuned for deets! We will be planting these out with various citrus and one with blueberries ... and we are looking for donations so let us know if you want to contribute! #wickingbeds #citrusgrove #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming #communitygardens #farmtofork #northfreo #growitlocal #gardeningaustralia

01.01.2022 It's not the sexiest veggie we've grown, but actually we're pretty proud of it. Celery is hungry and thirsty and this crop has been given all it needs. It's not huge and watery like shop celery, and to be honest it's a little stringy, but the flavour is so fantastically strong. It's like you've been punched in the nose with a stick of celery. In a good way. #celery #flavour #Northfreosocialfarm #freo #freostory #communitygardens #urbanfarming #socialfarming #communitygardens #farmtofork #northfreo #growitlocal #gardeningaustralia