Supporting People
Supporting People Meet Ben, one of the wonderful young people employed by Green Connect. Ben joined our team in 2021 after moving to the Illawarra from Sydney because of [...]
Growing Efficiency
Growing Efficiency (and More Veggies!) Green Connect was founded with the values of Permaculture – Earth Care, People Care, and Fair Share – and over the past 12 years, [...]
Managing Weeds
Managing Weeds Managing weeds is one of the most time-consuming tasks on our farm. Even in a smaller backyard garden, weeds can quickly get out of control, particularly at [...]
What’s in season this Autumn
What to Expect in your Veg Box this Autumn (2023) We are looking forward to a pleasant, cooler transition into Autumn at the farm; some relief from working in [...]
Farm Bathing
Farm Bathing Meet Lili, one of the incredible members of the Green Connect team. A few years back, Lili ordered her first veg box. She then went on a [...]
Bana Grass
Bana Grass This week we’re giving a shout out to bana grass, an amazing support plant that you’ll see in many places around the farm. I have really grown [...]
Zucchinis & Cucumbers
Zucchinis and Cucumbers Two of my favourite summer veggies are growing in abundance at the farm right now – zucchinis and cucumbers. Searching for them amongst the lush leaves [...]
Community Farm Blitzes
Get your hands dirty! 2023 Community Farm Blitzes Growing food on the sloping terrain of the Green Connect Farm is no easy task. But when a community of passionate [...]
The Year in Review
The year in review 2022 has been quite a year at the farm! I’ve now experienced every season, including the wettest conditions on record, and can really reflect on [...]
Nurturing a Love of Nature
Nurturing a Love of Nature The sights and smells and tastes of nature strengthen our connections and memories. Think of the mulberry tree you climbed, the creek you explored, [...]