We deliberately make Organic a category because we try to seek out places where we know they use organic produce. The reason is that the more we learn about the consequences of eating food that has been sprayed with systemic chemicals the more we realise the long term deleterious consequences on our health.
♥♥ Seven Springs Farm introduction Seven Springs Farm is an organic producer of vegetables run by Wouter and Elyse Sels in remote Lorinna on Tasmania’s North-West Coast. Lorinna lies about twenty kilometres south of Gowrie Park in the upper reaches of the Forth River Valley. Seven Springs Farm is an […]
♥♥♥ Elgaar Farm – Introduction Elgaar Farm is a shining example of what can be achieved through organic farm practices. Joe, Antonia and the Gretschmann family produces milk from their Jersey cows with cream that sits proudly in the neck of each old-fashioned glass milk bottle. They farm totally organically […]
Fat Carrot Farm – Introduction Fat Carrot Farm is an organic vegetable producer at Oyster Cove in Tasmania’s south run by Stan and Briony Robert. They grow delicious and nutritious heirloom vegetables such as Chantenay carrots, Italian tomatoes, lovely tomatilloes, squash, pumpkins and Cime di Rapa and other greens. And […]
♥♥♥ Tasmanian Natural Garlic & Tomatoes – Introduction Annette and Nevil Reed of Tasmanian Natural Garlic & Tomatoes produce high quality garlic on their Selbourne farm. The garlic bulbs are purple in colour and are noticeable because of their plumpness and weight. The cloves are fresh and juicy and full […]
♥♥ York Town Organics produces some of the best organic vegetables in Tasmania. Situated up a corrugated road just north of Beaconsfield in the Tamar Valley, Bruce and Clare Jackson have shown just how hard work and dedication can lead to extraordinarily high quality produce. We have been promoting organic […]
Mount Roland Hazelnuts – Introduction Mount Roland Hazelnuts at Sheffield is operated by Elizabeth Dale and Greg Taylor. It is now the largest hazelnut farm on the North West Coast and one of the few organic and biodynamic hazelnut producers in Tasmania. The farm is set in a beautiful area […]
Whispering Spirit – Introduction As you drive north from Franklin to Huonville in Tasmania’s pretty Huon Valley you will see a sign to Whispering Spirit which is both accommodation and a productive organic farm. Turn left and head up the hill. You will soon come to a gravel road. Keep […]
Lentil Curry Recipe This is an easy-to-make lentil curry that relies on handling the spices carefully to get the right balance into the curry. Tasmanian green lentils are the perfect vehicle for the flavours for this dish. It also depends on the cooking time. Undercook the lentils and they won’t […]
Longley Organic Farm – Introduction Longley Farm is a small producer of very good vegetables just south of Hobart, but in a pristine area on the slopes of Mt Wellington where the cold winters help in the production of hardy vegetables with great flavour. They also have a small farm-gate […]
♥♥♥ Rocky Top Farm is a certified organic producer of high quality heirloom vegetables at Penna in Tasmania’s south in between Richmond and Penna. The farm takes advantage of rich clay soils derived from the Jurassic dolerite which is widespread in central Tasmania. Approximately 2 hectares are given over to […]