by Harcourt Farming Co-op | 20/06/2023 | Coop news, Grow Great Fruit, The Orchard Keepers
We (Hugh and Katie) are looking for the right folks to take over the lease on our certified organic orchard here in Harcourt, Central Victoria. We are looking for an enthusiastic person (or people) who are well placed for an on-farm learning adventure. Our lovely...
by Harcourt Farming Co-op | 04/09/2022 | The Orchard Keepers, Uncategorized
Hello, the Orchard Keepers here with some updates on our upcoming season. The buds are blooming and we’ve almost wrapped up the winter pruning here in the orchard. The trees are clearly on the move with bees visiting on the rare sunny days (La Niña here we come!). We...
by HOFC | 23/11/2021 | The Orchard Keepers, Uncategorized
A cuppa with Merv Merv Carr Orchard Keeper Ingrid sat down with Merv Carr to yarn about his background in orchard keeping….. Taking on this orchard lease, a second-generation orchard of 4000 trees sitting at the foot of the powerful Leanganook on Dja Dja Wurrung...
by Harcourt Farming Co-op | 13/09/2021 | The Orchard Keepers
Our new orchardists, Yoann, Alex, Terry & Ingrid – The Orchard Keepers – are settling in to life on the farm and are excited to open up their Community Support Agriculture (CSA) shares to Harcourt & Castlemaine region subscribers. The Orchard...