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Pocket City Farms is an urban farm and community and education hub in the heart of Sydney. Pocket City Farms is all about Fair Food, Education and Community.

Alongside growing local, fair food for everyone in our society, we're passionate about engaging the hearts and minds of communities, schools and businesses across Australia to protect and enhance the lands we call home. We do this by educating Australians to think more sustainability and build their resilience to climate change, sharing our knowledge of regenerative practices, permaculture, waste

reduction, heat mitigation and water saving techniques. Pocket City Farms are working to bring urban farms to Australia’s unused city spaces. Pocket City Farms established in 2012 with the aim of establishing a model of urban farming that operates off three main pillars - growing local food, providing education and connecting community. We regard our Camperdown Farm as the first of many - we are working towards establishing or assisting multiple projects throughout Australian major cities. Our long-term vision is to see urban farming as a normal part of our society and urban fabric. Local sustainable food production close to where the bulk of our population live - and can connect with and learn from - is integral in securing a healthy future for our communities and our planet. Our model of farming is multidimensional – we balance growing local and organic produce with the goal of providing education on food and farming, and providing community connection through place and programs. Our first farm is nestled into our local neighbourhood in the inner west. Opened in June 2016, at Camperdown Commons, the farm has become a community hub where you can come and visit the productive ecological farm, pick up some super-local, chemical-free produce, get your hands dirty volunteering, take part in our composting and food forest programs, attend a range of workshops, events, and yoga classes, and bring your school, corporate or community group for a tour, talk or workshop. Importantly, the farm is a place to visit, enjoy productive green space in the city, dig your hands in the soil, and learn all about where exactly our food comes from and how it’s grown. The bowling greens have been converted into 1200m2 of market garden using organic practices to grow vegetables, herbs and salad greens. A greenhouse has been established to grow seedlings for the market garden and for sale to the public, and a 16m3 compost unit has been established for a composting program to turn over food scraps from the restaurants and cafes we supply. The street verge of the farm has also been planted out with edibles and is growing into a lush 180m2 food forest that provides free food for the local residents.

05/01/2025

Ready to act on that new years resolution to get your home garden cooking? Here is what we recommend for the month of January 🌞 Or if you're not sure where to start we'd love to help you learn by doing 🎓 So come and say hello at one of our weekly Thursday and Saturday volunteer sessions which are now back up and rolling too 🍅🫑🥒

02/01/2025

Looking to get outside, meet new people, and learn about food growing? We’ve just opened our volunteer sessions for this year! Come and join us 8am-10am Thursdays and Saturdays. No gardening experience required, and all ages and abilities are welcome. Sign up on the website!

13/12/2024

We've been having so much fun experimenting with our fennel jam and pairing it with different cheeses lately! 🧀 (So far buratta seems to be taking the cake 🍰 but don't just listen to us, we think it's worth doing up your own concoctions to try yourself!)

Don't forget that you can still pick up yours (or even a whole holiday hamper 😉) before the Xmas silliness truly begins - we have even added a delivery option for Wednesday the 18th 🚘 (For customers living in the Inner West Council area)

There are still a few more pick up days to go too ✨ see below for details:

Saturday 14th December between 8am - 10am
Wednesday 18th December between 12pm - 2pm
FINAL PICKUP - Thursday December 19th between 8am - 8pm.

Follow the link in our bio!

*P.S. if you miss out and there are still any holiday hampers available by the 21st we will be stocking whatever we have left for the Carriage Works Xmas Market 🎄

10/12/2024

🌱 SOIL: THE FOUNDATION OF THE FARM (AND LIFE) 🌱

Beneath our feet lies a living, breathing ecosystem—soil, the foundation of all life on Earth. 🌍 It’s easy to forget that soil is not just "dirt"—it’s one of the most fundamental sources of life.

Every handful of healthy soil contains:
🌟 Billions of microorganisms
🌟 Nutrients that fuel our crops
🌟 Roots intertwining to support life

Without soil, there would be no food, no forests, no life as we know it. Pocket City Farms is a regenerative farm, fully committed to restoring the land—not just for humans, but for all the species we share this beautiful city with.

Next time you’re standing on a patch of soil, take a moment to appreciate the ground beneath you—our shared source of life and abundance. 💚

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07/12/2024

🚨Our Holiday Hampers are packed and ready to go!! 🚨

We have also opened up some new pick up times as early as THIS SATURDAY DECEMBER 7 for those among us who like being super prepped for the fast-approaching holiday season🧺

Check it out all the new times online through the link in our bio!

These hampers are our best yet, with almost all ingredients grown with love at our Camperdown urban farm.

These hampers include:
🍃Jar of PCF Olives
☕Packet of Herbal tea - Spring Harvest Blend
🍓Jar of Fennel Jam, perfect for a cheese board or toast!
🍯Jar of Local Honey
🌱Packet of seeds for growing Edible Flowers (seeds saved at Pocket City Farm)
💧Optional PCF tea towel

Without the tea towel, these hampers are a steal at $45 each.

We will also be selling these at the Carriageworks Xmas Markets but we recommend going with the pick up if you don't want to risk missing out 😎

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06/12/2024

🚨Our Holiday Hampers are packed and ready to go!! 🚨

We have also opened up some new pick up times as early as THIS SATURDAY DECEMBER 7 for those among us who like bieng super prepped for the fast approaching holiday season🧺

Check it out all the new times online through the link in our bio!

These hampers include:
🌿Jar of PCF olives
☕Herbal tea
🍓Jar of jam

And also the follwing which are not pictured:
🍯Jar of local honey
🌱Packet of seeds
💧Optional PCF tea towel

We will also be selling these at the Carriageworks Xmas Markets but we recommend going with the pick up if you don't want to risk missing out 😎

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01/12/2024

🌿 What to plant this month 🌿

With the *sticky* weather this week Summer has well and truly made itself welcome 😰

Here are some of our recommendations for what to plant this month to make sure there is always something delicious growing in your home garden 💚

*Note: This guide is for our local sub-tropical/warm temperate climate in Sydney.

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28/11/2024

🚨🚨🚨MARKET STALL ALERT🚨🚨🚨

We are thrilled to announce that we will be returning to the xmas market on the 21st of December 9am-3pm🎄 We had so much fun last year that we just cannot wait to come back ↩️

Seen above☝️our market stall from last year full of amazing produce!

Wel'll be fully stocked up on
✨Seasonal and fresh veggies
✨Locally produced honey and jam
✨Festive goodies
✨PCF's holiday hampers
✨PCF merch & so much more

Swing by and say g'day to the team! We're always happy to help out with any gardening related queries you've spent all year wanting to ask! 🐛

24/11/2024

💚 Volunteer Appreciation Post! 🌱

Shout out to all of our farm friends 🧍‍♀️🧍🧍‍♂️

This weekend, we’re pausing to give a HUGE thankyou to the incredible volunteers who come through every week and make this farm thrive. From planting seeds and pulling weeds to harvesting crops and sharing smiles, our soil is full of your love. 🫶

✨ Your dedication keeps the veggies growing, the soil healthy, and the community connected. We couldn’t do it without you!

Whether you’ve joined us for a single morning, come through for our monthly working bee or show up every week, your impact is felt far and wide. THANK YOU for growing with us! 🌾

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21/11/2024

SO. MUCH. PRODUCE. 🥕🍆🍅🫑🥦

Friendly reminder that we are having a sale on selected produce!

We want to feed you everything from purple carrots, radish, beetroot, kale, and even some herbs 🌿

Follow the link in our bio

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18/11/2024

In celebration of Urban Agriculture Month our wonderful farming manager, Chris, will be joining a panel of inspiring speakers at the Inner West Sustainability Hub next Saturday, November 30th.

On the agenda will be:
🌱 What are the benefits for me, my neighbourhood, and the environment?
📍 What is currently happening around the Inner West area?
⚠️ What are the challenges involved?
🙋 How can people get involved? What can I do at home?
🔧 What needs to change to allow food growing to occur more easily in our suburbs?

This is a FREE event, so to find out more follow the link in our bio 🔗

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12/11/2024

🍓🍓🍓STRAWBERRY ALERT🍓🍓🍓

Strawberry season is now upon us and these beauties are ripe and ready to be foraged in our community food forest! Nature’s bounty is here for everyone so bring a friend and a basket to see if you can find your own 🧺

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07/11/2024

Nothing beats escaping the office 💻 and getting into the garden 🌿 for a day when everything gets so busy this time of year ⏳ reach out to us if you’d like to try an on-farm team retreat for yourself.

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07/11/2024

Wondering what to gift your sustainability-loving friends this holiday season? 🎁 Well we have you covered, as we now have Holiday Hampers available for purchase on our website (follow link in bio)!

These hampers include:
🌿Jar of PCF olives
☕Herbal tea
🍓Jar of jam
🍯Jar of local honey
🌱Packet of seeds
💧Optional PCF tea towel

If our last hampers are anything to go by, these packets of joy will fly off the shelves, so get in quick!

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04/11/2024

Visitor at the farm! 🐦 This cheeky kookaburra dropped by this morning hoping for a snack - likley a worm or a snail. It's always nice to have reminders that we share this space with so much biodiversity, and that the farm the isn't only providing food for humans!

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31/10/2024

🌿 What to plant this month 🌿
Summer is knocking on the door so and there is still some time left to make use of peak growing season! Here are some of our recommendations for what to plant this month to make sure there is always something delicious growing in your home garden 💚

*Note: This guide is for our local sub-tropical/warm temperate climate in Sydney.

29/10/2024

🌱 Our zucchinis are just about ready to graduate from the greenhouse and migrate to the market garden 🥒 (And as you can see, not even our seed trays are safe from weeding season!)

Want to grow your own zucchini? Here’s the timeline from seed to harvest! 👇

1. Seed Germination (5-10 days)
🌱 Plant seeds 1 inch deep in warm soil (21–35°C) and watch for sprouts in 5-10 days! (Utilising a greenhouse is not necessary)

2. Seedling Stage (1-2 weeks)
🌿 After sprouting, the seedlings grow roots and develop their first true leaves.

3. Vegetative Growth (3-5 weeks)
🌿 The plant grows rapidly! This is the time for strong sunlight and lots of water.

4. Flowering Stage (4-6 weeks)
🌼 Zucchini plants produce large yellow flowers. Both male and female flowers need to be pollinated by bees 🐝(or another method) for fruit to grow!

5. Fruit Development (5-7 weeks)
🍃 After pollination, zucchinis begin to grow quickly. They can be ready for harvest within a week!

6. Harvest Time (6-9 weeks)
🥒 Your zucchinis are ready when they’re 6-8 inches long. Harvest frequently for more growth!

🌞 Tip: Keep harvesting regularly, and your plant will keep producing delicious zucchinis for weeks! Happy gardening! 👩‍🌾

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27/10/2024

A small selection of some herbal teas picked straight from the farm 🌿☕

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31A Mallett Street
Sydney, NSW
2050

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http://www.pocketcityfarms.com.au/

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Pocket City Farms is a ¼ acre urban market garden in Camperdown, Sydney, NSW - and the first urban farm of its kind in Australia.

Opened in June 2016 the farm is a community hub where you can visit the productive ecological farm, pick up chemical-free produce, get your hands dirty volunteering, take part in our composting and food forest programs, attend a range of workshops, events, and yoga classes, hire out community spaces, and bring your school, corporate or community group for a tour, talk or workshop. Importantly, the farm is a place to visit, enjoy productive green space in the city, dig your hands in the soil, and connect with and learn how food is grown.

Pocket City Farms established in 2012 with the aim of establishing a model of urban farming that operates off three main pillars - growing local food, providing education and connecting community. We regard our Camperdown Farm as the first of many - we are working towards establishing or assisting multiple projects throughout Australian major cities. Our long-term vision is to see urban farming as a normal part of our society and urban fabric. Find out more about our pilot farm here: http://www.pocketcityfarms.com.au/our-farm Find out about our team here: http://www.pocketcityfarms.com.au/our-team

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