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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.

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

27/05/2025

Our farm shop is freshly stocked with seasonal goodness! 🥒🍆🌿🍋

All grown right here in Camperdown using regenerative farming principles 🌱

Here’s what you’ll find in the shop next week:

We’ve got lots of leafy greens 🥬, there’s still a bit of eggplant 🍆 , our herb selection 🌿 is abundant, & on the floral front , we’ve got edible flowers 🌸. You’ll also find a small harvest of lemons🍋, perfect for adding a citrusy zing to your cooking. For pantry staples, our verjuice is currently on special, and we’ve got jars of local honey and blends of herbal tea available too.

📦 Order online by 5pm Wednesday for pick-up Thursday to Saturday — all the details are on our website (find it in our bio).

Pictured: A rainy May 22 on the farm: bright orange sulphur cosmos — edible blooms that can also be used as a natural dye. 🌼✨

25/05/2025

Optus Team Day on the Farm! 🌿

On May 15th, we welcomed the Optus crew to Pocket City Farms for a hands-on day to reconnect.

After a guided farm tour, the team got stuck into some purposeful w**ding, helped us process roselle for jam making, and we shared knowledge around vegetative propagation.

Each participant took home a cutting to grow their own edible plants- including cuttings from the cranberry hibiscus (pictured here!) to kick-start their home gardens! 🌺

Thanks to the Optus team for bringing the energy, we love the opportunity to see teams deepen their connections.

22/05/2025

What if your city was built around food and community? 💚

At Pocket City Farms, we believe that local food isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s the future of thriving communities. From turning an empty bowling green into a productive urban farm to welcoming thousands of Sydneysiders every year, we’re proud to grow food and connection right here in the city.

We’re more than a farm. We’re a movement. And we’re so glad you’re part of it. 💚

Join us at the Winter Solstice Festival 2025: https://events.humanitix.com/winter-solstice-festival-june-21-2025

20/05/2025

🌱 What to Plant in May 🌱

May is full of possibilities for cool-season crops! 🥕🧄🥦

Here's what you can get growing this month:
🌿 Sow in seed trays: beetroot, kale, lettuce, snow peas & more
🌿 Plant out seedlings: broccoli, cauliflower, silverbeet, spring onion & others
🌿 Sow direct in garden: carrots, garlic, radish, rocket, peas & more

Regenerative gardening starts now!

📍Need seedlings or advice?

Come visit us at Pocket City Farms (online, or at the Farm!): https://www.pocketcityfarms.com.au/our-seedlings

18/05/2025

🐞 Not all garden visitors are pests — some are powerful allies.

At Pocket City Farms, we’re always learning from the ecosystem around us, and insects play a big part in maintaining a healthy, balanced garden.

📍Spotted recently on the farm: the 28-spot ladybird (also known as the potato ladybird) — a known pest that feeds on the leaves of potatoes, eggplants, chillies, cucumbers and other plants in the nightshade family. While relatively easy to manage by hand, it's important to know what you’re removing.

There’s a native ladybird that looks very similar — the large spotted ladybird (Harmonia conformis) — and it’s a beneficial predator that helps control common pests like aphids.

Taking the time to observe and identify before removing helps support biodiversity and resilience in our food system.

Learn more about the ecosystem at Pocket City Farms by joining our volunteer days: https://www.pocketcityfarms.com.au/volunteer

📸 Photos taken on-site at our urban farm in Camperdown.

15/05/2025

Big news: We’ve received the City of Sydney’s Food Support Grant! 🥬💚

We’re proud to be one of the grant recipients working to make good food more accessible for all. With this support, we’re aiming to distribute 50% of everything we grow this year to community members doing it tough.

We’ve partnered with the amazing team at GAPP in Glebe to help get our fresh, nutritious produce into the hands of those who need it most. And in a beautiful full-circle moment, we’re also collecting their food waste weekly to compost back into our soil—nourishing future crops and closing the loop. ♻️

Huge thanks to our Lyka Pet Food volunteers who joined our recent community session and helped harvest carrots for donation to GAPP. Your time and energy made a real difference! 🥕💚

You can still grab your veggies from our order online store and through the Camperdown Organic Buyers Group - find out more via our webiste.

Address

31A Mallett Street
Sydney, NSW
2050

Website

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