

Hunter Botanic Gardens Herbarium
In April 2018 we had the pleasure of being invited on a tour of the herbarium at Hunter Region Botanic Gardens by two of the volunteers...


Barramundi Fish Farm
Each year Hunter Organic Growers pays for a workshop or tour for members to attend. The Barramundi Fish Farm was the 2018 choice, and...


Bush Tucker in Lake Macquarie
The trees are dripping in cool shade, a natural atrium opens up like a cathedral under the trees. It's been a hot summer and this 5 acre...


Rehabilitating the land with animals
Rehabilitating the land with animals, HOGS July Field Day: Grace Springs Farm 'We are soil & grass farmers' says Virginia, as sh


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We love sharing our stories of farm trips, garden visits, workshops and other activities we've been up to with you! Now our newsletter...


Native bees - Belmont Neighbourhood Community Garden
The local habitat in Belmont, despite a recent battering from the storms, is lush and abundant in food. The well established permaculture...


Bob's Farm Blueberries
Tucked away in the bush on the Nelson Bay plains is Bob's Farm Berries. They specialise in growing southern highbush and rabbiteye...


Cattle Talk, Comfrey Balm & Potato Bags...
CATTLE TALK How do you become an overnight success in the cattle show ring? Talk to Kat, she's got a knack for it. On their Oswald farm...


Bellbird Urban Permaculture
Having a productive garden is a joy to watch it grow, learn about the plants that provide for us, and eat fresh nutritious produce....


12 Mile Creek Aquafarm
For our February field day we visited 12 Mile Creek Aquafarm, just north of Raymond Terrace. Our host, Tom Ford, gave a wonderful talk...





















