Tuesday, November 5, 2013

SUSTAINABLY BUILT FARMHOUSE PART OF GLOUCESTER GARDEN RAMBLE

What a weekend!  Visitors from everywhere came to Gloucester to take part in the Garden Ramble.  And our sustainably built, off-the-grid house at the farm was part of it. The house is reliant on solar cells to generate 240V power.  There are also hot water solar panels (backed up by a fuel stove) for reticulated water heating, through in-room radiators in winter. The house takes advantage of the northern orientation to provide winter warmth, which is stored in the stained concrete floors. The U shaped plan encloses a protected courtyard against the hill behind. The Flowform water cascade and pond helps temper the dry micro-climate.  It was wonderful to be able to share our house and garden and be part of this event in beautiful Gloucester.www.barringtonriverorganicfarm.com.au



Friday, November 1, 2013

NEW GARLIC CROP - NOVEMBER 2013

BROF Garlic Drying November 2013 

Due to the weather this October we have already harvested some of this year's garlic crop which is air drying in our farm sheds ready for sale in a couple of weeks.  Contact us at mail@barringtonriverorganicfarm.com.au for more information and this year's  pricing