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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.

29/06/2025

Winter Solstice has passed, and we’re officially turning back toward the light of spring.

There’s still a chill in the air, but July is the perfect time to keep your garden thriving and set the stage for spring.

Whether you’re sowing in trays, directly into garden beds, or planting out seedlings, now’s the time for:

🟢 Lettuces, mustard greens, carrots, beets, and chives
🟢 Peas, snow peas, spinach, silverbeet, and kale
🟢 Herbs like mint, thyme, dill, and coriander
🟢 Even watermelon, sunflowers, and strawberries!

25/06/2025

We’ve had a long standing partnerships with Waterups and are really excited that they have recently extended this partnership to include a free Waterups planter for every school who visits us for an excursion!

Anyone who has visited the farm will know we are big fans of wicking beds, which hold a reservoir of water in the bottom, featured on our concrete paths surrounding the market garden and in our demo garden. If you are growing on concrete, paving, contaminated soils, or just looking for a drought proof garden solution for time poor gardeners wicking beds are a game changer! WaterUps systems are lightweight and easy to install, and are made from 100% recycled plastic.

We are also partnering with WaterUps’ new initiative for schools, Ready Fund Grow—a free, reward-based crowdfunding platform designed specifically for schools. It enables you to raise funds for WaterUps garden infrastructure and Pocket City Farms experiences, with pre-built WaterUps product rewards that return a significant margin of these sales back to your school campaign.

If you are a home gardener you can purchase Waterups wicking beds on our website with the profits going to PCF, and if you would like to see more gardening happening at your local school please get in touch!

22/06/2025

Even though the weather feels wintery, the farm is in bloom 🌸🌿

Passionfruit marigolds, fennel flowers, pineapple sage, and midnight salvias are lighting up the edges of our market garden. And while they’re lovely to look at, they’re also hard at work.

These blooms are part of our edible flower mix, used in herbal teas and bouquets, and they play an important role in the ecosystem too — attracting pollinators, supporting beneficial insects like ladybugs and wasps, and bringing biodiversity to the farm.

In true permaculture fashion, these multi-purpose plantings “stack functions” — meaning they’re beautiful, productive, and ecological all at once. Just the way we like it.

PS, The Farm a registered charity and we're endorsed as a deductible gift recipient (DGR). If you are in the fortunate position to be looking for an end of financial year charity to donate to please consider Pocket City Farms as you may be able to claim a tax deduction!

Reach out directly to see how you can get involved.

19/06/2025

Farming for the future - here in the city 🍃

We turn underused urban land into thriving farms — reconnecting people with food, nature, and each other.

Here at Pocket City Farms we have edible flowers to buzzing biodiversity, every corner of our market garden is designed with purpose. This is farming the permaculture way — stacking functions, valuing the edge, and growing more than just food.

Want to be part of the future of farming? Volunteer or plan a team day? Head to our website to learn more.

17/06/2025

A huge shoutout to the wonderful team from Zurich who joined us for a team retreat at Pocket City Farms! 🌿💪

From planting leeks to bottling up sunshine in the form of preserved lemons, your crew got stuck into all things soil, seasonality, and sustainability. 🍋🧑‍🌾

These hands-on days don’t just help us grow food — they grow community. Thank you for supporting our mission to farm for the future, right here in the city.

Thinking about a team day on the farm?
We’re offering 10% off all team retreats booked and paid before EOFY — for retreats any time in the 25–26 financial year. Head to our website to learn more!

15/06/2025

The shortest day, the longest night — and the cosiest community celebration of the year is just around the corner! 🌙

On the 21st June, Pocket City Farms will come alive with:
🌾 Farm workshops
🍲 Fair food + seasonal produce
🛍️ Market stalls from local legends
🎨 Handmade mugs by our very own Helena
🫱 Live music, good vibes, and soul-warming moments

It’s part celebration, part fundraiser — and 100% farm-powered joy.

10/06/2025

We’re so excited to share the craft of our talented team (like the lovely Helena) who has made a limited batch of gorgeous, handcrafted mugs just for Pocket City Farms — and they’ll be available at our Winter Solstice Festival market! ☕✨

Join us on Saturday 21st June at Camperdown Commons for a day of fair food, farm workshops, live music, local makers, and community connection — all wrapped up in one big, joyful, eco-conscious celebration.

🌱 Support sustainability.
💚 Celebrate the solstice.
☕ Grab a handmade mug (get in quick!)
👉 More info + tickets via our website.

08/06/2025

Thanks to the Atlassian team who joined us on May 27th last week!

They rolled up their sleeves to w**d a carrot bed, got hands-on with plant propagation, and each created a succulent terrarium to take home. A beautiful day of connection, learning, and getting their hands in the soil.

👥 Want to plan something meaningful for your team? Book your next offsite with us and experience urban farming, sustainability, and team-building all in one.

👉 pocketcityfarms.com.au/team-retreats-corporate-volunteering

05/06/2025

HELP US GROW THIS EOFY 🌱

If you're ever wondering, how can you support you friendly, local community urban farm (hint: @ pocketCityFarm - us!)

🧑‍🏫 School Excursions
Know a teacher or someone on a school P&C? Connect us! We want more kids learning on the farm.
👩‍💼 Team Retreats
Got a workplace that loves team offsites? Our half-day farm retreats are perfect for hands-on connection.
🥕 Fresh Produce
Know a café or restaurant that values local, seasonal produce? We’re looking for one or two more to join our weekly harvest.
💚 Donate
A little goes a long way. Donations are tax-deductible and help us grow more food, learning, and community.
💌 OR share this post to help us reach the right people.
Thanks for being interested in being a part of our farm fam! 🌻

Photo: End of May sunset on the Farm

Want to contribute? Head to our website via the link in our bio!

03/06/2025

Don't forget — our Winter Solstice Festival is coming up on 21st June! ❄️✨

Join us as we welcome the return of the light with a beautiful day of connection, celebration, and community.

Expect a vibrant line-up of live entertainment, a smoking ceremony, delicious local food, fresh produce, and plenty of winter cheer.

📍 Head to our website to find out more and grab your tickets.

Pictured: Moments from past Winter Solstice Festivals — smoking ceremony, fresh produce, and joyful community vibes.

01/06/2025

We’ve got you covered with our June planting guide to keep your patch thriving.

Whether you're starting seeds in trays, popping seedlings into the ground, or sowing directly into your garden beds, there's plenty of goodness to get growing — from beetroot, broad beans and brassicas, to leafy greens, herbs and even strawberries! 🍓🌿

Winter might feel like a slow season, but it’s full of action for growers. Cool-season crops love the chill and a little extra care goes a long way.

29/05/2025

A Living Ecosystem 🌱

Urban farms like Pocket City Farms are so much more than what it appears—they're living, breathing ecosystems. Every part plays a role, from the tiniest insect to the fruit on the vine and the soil beneath our feet.

🪲 Insects like bees, beetles, and even this curious little praying mantis (pictured) help pollinate plants, control pests, and signal a healthy, thriving farm ecosystem.

🍓 Fruits and veggies aren’t just food—they’re part of a cycle. They feed us, can attract beneficial insects, and return nutrients to the soil as they grow and through composting

🌿 The soil is the foundation. It's microbes and organisms, it’s where everything begins. Healthy soil means strong plants: It’s all connected.

Every element supports the next—plants feed insects, insects protect plants, and soil nurtures them all.

At Pocket City Farms, we’re proud to create an environment to support this natural harmony, right in the heart of the city - and even more so of our community of volunteers.

Check out our community volunteering days & get involved: https://www.pocketcityfarms.com.au/volunteer

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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