New Beginnings at the farm
New Beginnings at the farm We were super exited to officially launch our sustainable work skills training program at the farm last week! In partnership with Kiama Community Colleges and [...]
Creamy Kohlrabi and Mushroom soup
Creamy Kohlrabi and Mushroom soup Ingredients 2 large kohlrabi, peeled and roughly chopped 3 tbsp butter 1 medium-sized onion, roughly chopped 2-3 cloves garlic, crushed 225 grams mushroom, roughly chopped [...]
Flowers all around
Flowers all around People who have visited the farm will know that the area we cultivate for growing vegetables is only about one quarter of the farm's land. The rest [...]
The Weird, Wild and Wonderful
The Weird, Wild and Wonderful Biodiversity is essential for building resilient ecosystems that can withstand threats from the outside world and thrive. Our aim is for our farm to resemble [...]
Silver beet and lemon ricotta gnocchi
Silver beet and lemon ricotta gnocchi - serves 4 Ingredients For the Gnocchi 450g Silver beet, stems removed 2½ cups (500g) Fresh ricotta ½ cup (40g) Finely grated parmesan 1 [...]
Vegan Kale Falafel
Kale Falafel - makes 8 Ingredients 1 1/2 cups chopped kale 2 cups canned chickpeas rinsed and drained 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon lemon juice 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour to make them gluten-free) 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 tablespoon canola oil Method Add [...]
Bugs vs Bugs!
Bugs vs Bugs! One of the most common things we get asked by people visiting the farm is: ‘How do you control pests without resorting to chemical sprays’? The answer [...]
Thyme roasted radishes and onions
Thyme roasted radishes and onions Ingredients 450g radishes 1/2 large onion 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves minced garlic 1 tsp sea salt 1 tbsp fresh thyme , plus more for garnish Method Preheat oven to 220 degrees C. Line a baking [...]
Celebrating Urban Agriculture Month
Celebrating Urban Agriculture Month Not only is the global human population growing exponentially, but it’s also urbanising at an incredible rate. In a future that is set to include an [...]
Pumpkin Cookies
Pumpkin Cookies - makes 30 cookies Ingredients Cookies 2 cups butter, softened 2 cups granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground [...]
Cliodhna’s care for customers
Cliodhna’s care for customers Cliodhna joined our team almost a year ago as one of our junior farm hands. She began working in the market garden, but quickly got scooped [...]
Turnip-up!
Turnip-up! Running a seasonal veg box system is like running a giant social research experiment. While everyone has their own preferences, we’ve slowly learnt some general patterns around what people [...]
A snail along for the ride
Hitchhikers in the box! It’s ben wet! Very wet! While we always need to be appreciative of the rain we get (especially after going through what we went through last [...]
Potato rosti with rocket (and eggs)
Potato rosti with rocket (and eggs) Enjoy rocket alongside some crispy potato rostis and some soft-boiled eggs for a healthy breakfast option. Ingredients 2 medium potatoes 2-3 tbsp sunflower oil [...]
Chinese cabbage coleslaw
Chinese cabbage coleslaw Ingredients 1 Chinese cabbage - shredded 1 cup shredded carrots 1 1/2 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 cup milk 1 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon chopped [...]
Roasted fennel and potato soup
Roasted fennel and potato soup Ingredients 3 – 4 potatoes, cut into 2cm chunks and roasted 2 large or 3 small fennel bulbs, sliced into 2cm slices and roasted (reserve [...]
Bok Choy and Mushroom Stir-Fry
Bok Choy and Mushroom Stir-Fry Ingredients 450g baby bok choy 4 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 30g small fresh mushrooms, such as shiitake, [...]
Shingiku stir fry
Shingiku stir fry Ingredients 250 to 300g Shingiku (Edible Chrysanthemum) 1 teaspoon Salt for cooking 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Seeds Dressing 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar 1 [...]
Quick pickled kohlrabi
Quick pickled Kohlrabi - 2 ways Ingredients 1/2 cup white vinegar 1 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 tsp salt about 5 small kohlrabi, peeled and sliced thin, about 0.6cm thick [...]
Lebanese pickled turnips
Lebanese pickled turnips Ingredients 3/4 cup (175 mL) cold water, divided 1 tablespoon (14 g) coarse salt 1/4 cup (60 mL) white vinegar 2 small white turnips 1 small beet [...]
Baked feta pasta recipe
Baked feta pasta recipe Ingredients 220g block of feta cheese 700g cherry or grape tomatoes 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup white wine (optional) 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes fine sea salt and [...]
Moussaka eggplant recipe
Moussaka eggplant recipe Ingredients 2 eggplants , sliced into thin rounds 2 tablespoons (34g) sea salt ½ cup (125ml) olive oil 1 tablespoon (8g) minced garlic 1 tablespoon (5.5g) Italian seasoning Salt and pepper to taste MOUSSAKA MEAT SAUCE 1453.59g [...]
Roasted Zucchini chips
Roasted Zucchini chips Ingredients 900g zucchini 3tbsp olive oil 1/2tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper Method Preheat the oven to 204 degrees C. [...]
Roasted radish polenta
Roasted radish polenta Ingredients 1 cup water 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth ½ cup medium-grind polenta 1 tablespoon butter (or non-dairy alternative) salt and pepper, to taste 3 cups quartered radish (cherry, breakfast, [...]
Volunteering on Green Connect’s farm: “The goats are a bit cheeky”
Mark Thackray started volunteering with Green Connect two and a half years ago. We chatted to him about the different roles he has done and why he loves volunteering. [...]