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TFND is a volunteer-run urban farm cooperative across various local gardens that provides accessible naturally grown produce to the local community through pre-ordered veggie boxes and hosts regular community events.

19/07/2024

An exciting community event coming up in Norlane that is looking for local contributions. See below

We're so excited about our upcoming event that we want to you be a part of it!

Calling for anyone interested in setting up a Light or Art Display at our Winter Lights @ Labuan Square

We are welcoming
- New and emerging artists
- DIY displays
- Kids and family installations
- Experienced artists

See poster below for more information

Event info here: https://www.facebook.com/share/D7m4HGXFMvzKxSVi/

24/06/2024

Cold morning at the farm today but still so beautiful!

02/06/2024

From The Farm Next Door to The Aviary Cafe. Community farm to community cafe. We are growing food for our neighbourhood in our neighbourhood. Feel free to join us Monday mornings anytime between 9am-12pm.

05/04/2024

Great working bee at the farm today! Thanks to everyone who came along! We made great progress and had some good chats along the way too, plus the coffee and Banh Mee wasn’t too bad either

Ongoing working bees are Monday mornings from 9am-12pm. All welcome

29/11/2023

We are looking for 2x urban farm residents at The Farm Next Door!

If interested please fill in our form and we will be in contact:
https://forms.gle/YnYwjU3xiQx4ru6Z9

22/11/2023

Are you ready to be part of an amazing community? Enthusiastic gardener? Passionate about community development?

Then the residence position is just for you! Check out our flyer and head to https://forms.gle/YnYwjU3xiQx4ru6Z9

22/11/2023

Things are evolving here at The Farm Next. We have been busy making plans for 2024, which include new collaborations, programs, and projects.

Right now, we are potting around the garden to make it look it's best before we open up to the public again.

Keep an eye out on our socials for more information on upcoming events.

18/10/2023

There's a special working bee on this Saturday from 1pm at 20 Pettitt Crescent Norlane.

Hamish need some help tiding up his garden space before he moves us. Come join us in lending him a hand. He is also going to be cooking up a big curry and salad as an appreciation for all those who help.

See you all then 😊

05/10/2023

Bring an bag or bring a bucket. We have some beautiful compost delivered to us by Brendon from City of Greater Geelong. All the green waste that gets collected and turn into black gold.

We will be open this Saturday from 10am till 1pm. It's on a first come basis, so come early to not be disappointed.

Also on this weekend is the Lab Square open day. https://facebook.com/events/s/labuan-square-community-celebr/613265477680642/

See you all this weekend 😊

14/09/2023

The weather has started to warm up, the fruit trees are starting to bloom, and the bees are buzzing about. Join us this Saturday from 10am till 12pm for a cuppa under the pergola. Bring excess veggies and conversations to share.

BYO cups and gold coin donations are much appreciated

13/09/2023

TFND are privileged to be one of the drop-off points for amazing green waste compost. 🌱 Big thanks to COGG for providing this to the community.

Come by on Sat 7th October with a shovel and bag/container to take some home and kick-start your spring or summer garden!

Details here: https://geelongaustralia.com.au/recycling/news/item/8dba970dff364d6.aspx

27/08/2023

Yesterday's working bee saw us finish off the front garden space. It's now all ready for the summer.

24/08/2023

19/08/2023

In today's social/working bee, we cleared have the front garden and layer mulch in the pathways. The asparagus also got a cutback and a feed before getting a layer of mushroom straw mulch.

17/08/2023

Come join us this Saturday for a Social and Swap Meet plus Working Bee. The farm space will be open from 10am till 2pm. We will be focusing on the front garden and the jobs will be weeding, spreading mulch and bed prep for the summer season. BYO garden gloves and a cup for tea/coffee. Light refreshments will be available.

17/08/2023

August and September upcoming events

August 19th: Social and swap plus working bee 10am till 2pm
August 22nd: Working bee 1pm till 5pm
August 26th: Social and swap plus working bee 10am till 2pm

September 2nd: Takayna Bonanza at Platform Arts https://events.humanitix.com/takayna-bonanza

September 5th: Working Bee 10am till 3pm
September 16th: Social and swap meet 10am till 12pm

Takayna Bonanza, Hosted at Platform Arts, 60 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia, Sat 2nd Sep 2023, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm AEST. Tickets are only $15. Only on Humanitix

07/08/2023

Not long until we have the legends from The Farm Next Door showing us how to make fertiliser! Book online for this FREE workshop here: https://www.socialplanet.com.au/activity/view?id=15040

04/08/2023

Here at the farm next door, we strive to create a safe space for all people. Regardless of religion, gender or race, you are welcome here.

Join us tomorrow for a social and swap meet. Have a cuppa and chat with your neighbours.

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22/07/2023

Banner painting @ Lab Square Commons happening now, come join us

15/07/2023

Come on over for socials today from 10 till 12

14/07/2023

Providers may accept payment over the phone, at a cashier at the provider's location, or payment on the day upon attending the activity.

Address

26 Forster Street
Geelong, VIC
3214

Website

https://tfnd.square.site/

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Better late than never...! The Farm Next Door would like to wish all our amazing friends and supporters a delightful and safe 2019. It has been so amazing the amount of generosity you have have shown in donating your time and energy to help see this project come to fruition, without your help it wouldn't be possible! So, THANKYOU! Cheers to all of the amazing new relationships, and the many more around the corner! We have a lot planned for the new year! We are delighted to be continuing our Saturday morning market and Tuesday afternoon gardening as well as hosting more workshops, talks, communal cooking and eating, art/music events and more!! So, stay tuned as to how you can be involved! If you've got an idea of something you think we could host, then please let us know! So bring on the new year and we'll see y'all soon! With much love and appreciation from TFND team :)

Things are coming along here at the farm! Chicken run is complete (makes for an early morning wake up call at the bedroom window :/), tanks have arrived, work has begun on the attached greenhouse and green manure crop is growing up! We’ll be here from 2-5pm today, come along to check on progress and catch up :) see you soon! TFND

Community Working Bee #1

Sending out a HUGE thankyou to everyone who came along yesterday to help make our community working bee such a massive success. Many hands make light work! Thankyou thankyou thankyou lovely people!! Here is an amazing video by Peter Camilleri from yesterday with a bit more insight into our project! Have a good week :)