Progress In Walled Garden
The 3 plots in the walled garden are now nearly all planted up, with beans, brassicas, garlic, onions, peas, potatoes, squash, courgettes, parsnip, lettuce, sweetcorn, tomatoes, and strawberries. We had
Farmers Markets at Gibside
We intend to start selling again at the Farmers Markets at Gibside this year. The first market we will be at is on 1st July. The market is open
progress on the field
We have made good progress in getting the field planted up.The garlic planted in November is now looking big and strong. The onions are coming on well and the leeks
Potato Planting
Thursday was potato planting day on the Community Farm. Graham and Brian from the Ferguson Club brought their tractor and potato planter and lots of members helped plant the
Tractor Training
Training on our little grey Fergy Tractor – Paul, Mick and Tony. [foogallery id=”578″]
Orchard extension
Planting another eight apple trees at Gibside Community Farm on 10th March. [foogallery id=”494″]
Spring is almost here!
Spring’s coming! Garlic shoots up in the top field today.
A great crop of onions!
Our onions have the best view in the North East – and see how they grow. Good news is you can now buy them and other veg from the
Picnic in the walled garden
Lovely picnic in Gibside Walled Garden for members of Gibside Community Farm (and various children and dogs) to get together. [foogallery id=”454″]
A new look for the GCF market stall
The new look GCF Farmer’s Market stall, with banner, table covering, baskets and Howarth’s nifty little stand. Well done all those involved in getting it together. The veg and flowers