Farmsmith

Farmsmith Farmer and agroecologist. Quality local food. Education and coaching.

We’ve been quiet but we are still here!Just enjoying the school holidays together, swimming and picking those yellow squ...
16/01/2022

We’ve been quiet but we are still here!

Just enjoying the school holidays together, swimming and picking those yellow squash 😋

Amazing to see our yellow squash recovering so well! They were shredded in the recent hail storm and I was tempted to pu...
24/12/2021

Amazing to see our yellow squash recovering so well! They were shredded in the recent hail storm and I was tempted to pull them out.

A rainy day walk just because 💦
11/11/2021

A rainy day walk just because 💦

Rainy Sundays are perfect for reflection.Recently I dug up some soil samples to see how our vegetable beds are looking. ...
07/11/2021

Rainy Sundays are perfect for reflection.

Recently I dug up some soil samples to see how our vegetable beds are looking.

On the left, is the original subsoil taken from a depth of about 15cm. The middle has had compost incorporated once and then one multi species cover crop. I can see the improved soil structure. On the right, this bed has had compost incorporated once, and then four successions of multi species cover crops. I’ve noticed improved water infiltration and water holding capacity - plus that darker colour!

Think I’m ready to tackle the rest of the front yard!

“Spring breathes new life into the world around us”
26/10/2021

“Spring breathes new life into the world around us”

Busy, busy, busy....Possibly I let this compost bin get a bit dry 🙃
19/10/2021

Busy, busy, busy....

Possibly I let this compost bin get a bit dry 🙃

It’s not just the fungi working away to improve the structure of our heavy clay soils 💚So many worms and so many worm ho...
08/10/2021

It’s not just the fungi working away to improve the structure of our heavy clay soils 💚

So many worms and so many worm holes.

Surprised but happy (Ithink!) to find threads of fungi all through what was once impenetrable clay. Fungi can do all sor...
05/10/2021

Surprised but happy (Ithink!) to find threads of fungi all through what was once impenetrable clay.

Fungi can do all sorts have good things to improve soil - clay can be broken up to allow space for air and water.

Fungal networks can also scavenge water and nutrients beyond the reach of plants root systems. Now to work out what sort of fungi it might be 🤔



UPDATE: I've since learnt that mycorrhizal fungi aren't visible to the naked eye. This is a type of decomposer fungi that's breaking down organic matter and is also beneficial for improving soil structure.

We’re back! Refreshed from a well deserved rest over winter, time spent with family and regular bushwalks to see the mou...
03/10/2021

We’re back! Refreshed from a well deserved rest over winter, time spent with family and regular bushwalks to see the mountains of flowers in bloom this year...

I’m so grateful for the opportunities that starting a small business has given me. But also know that rest and self care are important too.

“I am a part of the changing face of farming” Calling for the courageous and committed faces of the amazing women that ...
28/07/2021

“I am a part of the changing face of farming”

Calling for the courageous and committed faces of the amazing women that care and nurture so much of our farmland, grow our food, run businesses, research, lead, inspire and shape our agricultural industries and food security.

The is this years Young Farmers Connect feature magazine focusing on the visions, voices and values of our amazing female farmers, feminists, advocates and food systems allies.

Send a selfie straight from the field or post with the hashtag and share why you grow food, farm or support a fair food system.

All pictures using this hashtag will be published as a part of a mosaic of the women that feed our country. Closes August 1st.

It's a challenging time. I've been incredibly fortunate to learn and practice holistic management with Brian Wehlburg fr...
21/07/2021

It's a challenging time. I've been incredibly fortunate to learn and practice holistic management with Brian Wehlburg from Inside Outside Management over the last few years.

Holistic management is for everyone; gardeners are farmers too.

Having a clear vision helps us to create the future we hope for, keeps us focused on what is within our control, and supports us to make sustainable changes despite the inevitable challenges, and crises.

‘Humus is one of the most important of the soil’s constituents’ Department of Agriculture NSW, 1920A timeless perspectiv...
02/07/2021

‘Humus is one of the most important of the soil’s constituents’ Department of Agriculture NSW, 1920

A timeless perspective; humus enables the natural water and nutrient cycles to work effectively in the soil to support healthy plants to grow. Part of our approach is to increase the levels of humus in our garden soils so we can see the benefits of a naturally productive and resilient garden system.

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