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From Farm Gate to Subscriptions
June 24, 2026
From Farm Gate to Subscriptions
June 24, 2026

Up until recently, we've sold our produce directly to customers via our farm gate shop and click-and-collect orders. For six years we put all our efforts into this, and saw it grow, with…

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June 24, 2026
Changes at the Farm Gate
February 5, 2026
Changes at the Farm Gate
February 5, 2026

When we started the farm, one of the most important things to us was having a farm gate shop so that we could…

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February 5, 2026
Revegetation Update
March 15, 2025
Revegetation Update
March 15, 2025

Our biggest project yet is underway! Ever since we moved to the farm, one of our major ongoing goals has…

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March 15, 2025
The Life of a Rooster
August 24, 2024
The Life of a Rooster
August 24, 2024

Welcome to the 'Bachelor Paddock' - where we raise the roosters that are born on the farm.

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August 24, 2024
Can I eat sprouting potatoes?
May 7, 2024
Can I eat sprouting potatoes?
May 7, 2024

Whether you’ve bought spuds from us or from a store, sprouts are inevitable the further out of season they are. For example, we harvest…

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May 7, 2024
Tomato Taste Test
January 29, 2024
Tomato Taste Test
January 29, 2024

It's January 2024, and it's our first full summer growing in the greenhouses. We excitedly planted eight varieties of tomatoes inside, as well as eggplant, cucumber, zucchini, basil, beans and more. Find out our thoughts on each one…

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January 29, 2024
Veggie Profile: Turnips
August 23, 2021
Veggie Profile: Turnips
August 23, 2021

Turnips are a lower-carb alternative for potatoes. They are relatively hardy in terms of their weather resilience and low inputs, making them a very sustainable vegetable…

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August 23, 2021
Edible Flower Guide
March 5, 2020
Edible Flower Guide
March 5, 2020

A catalogue of the edible flowers that we grow for ourselves and for restaurants. This will help you identify the flowers you are eating, or give you ideas on how to use them.

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March 5, 2020
Fennel: 4 Simple Recipe Ideas to Get You Started
December 7, 2019
Fennel: 4 Simple Recipe Ideas to Get You Started
December 7, 2019

Fennel is one of our favourite herbs to cook with. Partly because it’s delicious, and partly because it grows extremely well all year round…

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December 7, 2019
One Year On: the surprises that have impacted us the most
September 27, 2019
One Year On: the surprises that have impacted us the most
September 27, 2019

People say you shouldn’t try and do too many things all at once when you start farming, but throwing caution to the wind and getting stuck into several projects at once actually helped us figure out what works for us, and what might not…

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September 27, 2019
From Swamp to Salad: The reality of starting a market garden from scratch in three months
February 23, 2019
From Swamp to Salad: The reality of starting a market garden from scratch in three months
February 23, 2019

We are not perfect market gardeners by any means, but our experience proves that this kind of set up can be achieved relatively quickly in difficult circumstances. Here are some things we’ve learned along the way during our first season…

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February 23, 2019
The Flock
November 1, 2018
The Flock
November 1, 2018

Birdlife is an integral component of our regenerative farming operation. We have brought a number of poultry species onto our property, each contributing to the farm system in various ways…

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November 1, 2018
Baby animals! And why we need them on the farm
August 11, 2018
Baby animals! And why we need them on the farm
August 11, 2018

We like to think of it as a holistic approach to farming, and it is the essence of what we are trying to build: a system where everything in it has a purpose and works together to keep the cycle of the farm running…

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August 11, 2018
Recycle, Reuse, Repeat
June 9, 2018
Recycle, Reuse, Repeat
June 9, 2018

Recycling and reusing materials where possible has been a personal goal for both of us throughout our lives, and is something we want reflected in our farming. Reducing waste, reducing our environmental impact…

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June 9, 2018
Farmhands from the land of the long white cloud
May 26, 2018
Farmhands from the land of the long white cloud
May 26, 2018

Farming waits for no one, so here we are with plenty more updates to share. Firstly, we’re excited to introduce…

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May 26, 2018
Not Part of the Plan
May 4, 2018
Not Part of the Plan
May 4, 2018

We would like to think that eating organic food and minimising our chemical use would protect us from certain health issues, but when…

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May 4, 2018
Easter Action
April 8, 2018
Easter Action
April 8, 2018

We have spent several months planning our market gardens; what we will grow, where we will grow it, and how much. We will start by growing...

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April 8, 2018
Fire Safety on the Farm
March 26, 2018
Fire Safety on the Farm
March 26, 2018

Living in the Australian countryside, one of the greatest risks to land and life here is bushfire...

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March 26, 2018
Ready for Stock
March 16, 2018
Ready for Stock
March 16, 2018

Right now, we are going into Autumn - not a great time to be trying to make a living off vegetables. But the timing is actually perfect for us...

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March 16, 2018
Flock Stock and Basil is live!
February 10, 2018
Flock Stock and Basil is live!
February 10, 2018

Welcome to our blog! We will be posting updates here and on our social media platforms as we travel the exciting and challenging path of establishing our small farm...

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February 10, 2018
 

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