Christmas Greetings

Sending our best wishes this holiday season.  Here's to giving and sharing the bounty of this beautiful land.

Barrington River Organic Farm

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

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

GARLIC SOUP MADE WITH 52 CLOVES OF GARLIC Can Defeat Colds, Flu and Even Norovirus

Forget the flu shot. A soup based on more than 50 cloves of garlic, onions, thyme and lemon will destroy almost any virus that enters its path including colds, flu and even norovirus. Garlic is being hailed for its powers to halt viruses in their tracks. It has gained its reputation as a virus buster thanks to one of its chemical constituents, allicin.

A recent and significant finding from Washington State University shows that garlic is 100 times more effective than two popular antibiotics at fighting disease causing bacteria commonly responsible for foodborne illness.

When the garlic is crushed, alliin becomes allicin. Research shows that allicin helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure and also helps prevents blood clots. Garlic can also reduce the risk of developing atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Compounds in this familiar bulb kill many organisms, including bacteria and viruses that cause earaches, flu and colds. Research indicates that garlic is also effective against digestive ailments and diarrhea. What’s more, further studies suggest that this common and familiar herb may help prevent the onset of cancers.

There are two schools of thought as to the best way of preparing garlic to make the most of its medicinal qualities.

Argentinian investigators found it releases its allicin-type compounds when you bake the cloves, while scientists at South Carolina Medical University believe peeling garlic and letting it sit uncovered for 15 minutes produces the highest levels of compounds to fight infection.

The heady aroma certainly revs up the appetite and the first spoonful does not disappoint. Delicious as it is, however, one large bowl of home-made soup is a more than ample meal.

Read the whole article and recipe here

GARLIC REDUCES LUNG CANCER RISK BY 44%, SUGGESTS STUDY

Consuming raw garlic could serve as a protective factor against lung cancer, even for smokers, suggests a new study by Chinese scientists. Read more at:

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Garlic-reduces-lung-cancer-risk-by-44-suggests-study

The new crop of Barrington River Organic Farm garlic will be ready in November.  In the meantime you can purchase Black Garlic from our website www.barringtonriverorganicfarm.com.au

AUTUMN IS TIME FOR MAKING OUR BIODYNAMIC 500 (HORN MANURE)

It's Autumn and it's time to make our 500 (horn-manure) - a humus mixture prepared by filling the horn of a cow with cow manure and burying it in the ground (40–60 cm below the surface) . It is left  during the winter and recovered for use the following Spring. www.barringtonriverorganicfarm.com.au

Jan preparing cow horns

NEW GARLIC CROP IS IN THE GROUND - READY FOR HARVEST NOVEMBER 2013

We had wonderful weather this weekend at the farm for planting this year's garlic crop.  Two full days with seven people working hard. Just to prepare the beds in the run up to planting takes lots of time and effort.  More information on our certified Biodynamic farm can be found at www.barringtonriverorganicfarm.com.au

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ADVERTISEMENT IN BUD ORGANIC MAGAZINE

We love the look of Bud Organic Magazine and their great articles.  Here's our advertisement which is appearing in the current issue.
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BROF GARLIC & BLACK GARLIC ARTICLE SMH GOOD LIVING

Great article on our garlic by John Newton in The Sydney Morning Herald's Good Living section.

VISIT OUR NEW DEDICATED BLACK GARLIC WEB SITE

We now have a dedicated web site for our black garlic.  You will find it at:

www.blackgarlic.net.au

OUR NEW UPDATED WEBSITE

Our new, updated web site is now up and running.  Take a look at the products we have available by visiting the link below.

http://www.barringtonriverorganicfarm.com.au/products.html

BLACK GARLIC (ORGANIC) NOW AVAILABLE FOR SALE ON OUR WEBSITE

LAOBAMAS ORGANIC BLACK GARLIC

LaObamas Black Garlic is the new way of enjoying garlic! With its unique and sweet taste, LaObamas will become the special highlight of your meals. Use as a side dish, condiment or simply as a snack. LaObamas is almost odourless. LaObamas is a product of Switzerland and is a pure, organic and natural product. White garlic is fermented by gentle heat treatment and special humidity. The warmth colours the garlic and activates the garlic's healthy antioxidants. Imported by Barrington River Organic Farm.

Black Garlic Clove 50g -$24.00
Black Garlic Bulb 2 pieces -$20.00
Black Garlic Lady Bulb 8 pieces - $30.00
Black Garlic Paste 70g - $32.00

Buy Organic Black Garlic Online