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Perth City Farm is located in East Perth next to Claisebrook train station, and every Saturday morning from 8am-12pm you can find the Farmers Market, brimming with fresh produce from growers that are either organic, in conversion to organic, biodynamic or who farm ethically and sustainably (which includes spray-free produce). All of the fresh market goodies are grown locally, meaning they don’t have to travel as far before reaching your plate, which also means less pollution going into the environment as a result.
Aside from the wonderful fresh fruits, vegetables and home-made produce you can find additional organic or biodynamic items to stock your pantry and fridge with including meats, dairy products, eggs, olive oils, breads, health foods, clothes and even household products which are gentle on the environment, face and body creams, books and seeds.
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Once the live music invites you in, it’s easy to feel as though you are walking through someone’s back yard as the community gardens, or more aptly named urban farm, surrounds you. Here you can see the real core of the Perth City Farm initiative, which is to promote environmental awareness and educate those who visit about sustainable living. Being a not-for-profit organisation, Perth City Farm is run completely by volunteers.
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As you move from stall to stall, the growers greet you with a friendly smile and love to tell you all about their latest offerings while letting you have a taste of whatever it is you are looking to put in your basket.
On my last visit, my haul for the morning included some beautiful sweet and juicy local mangoes and plums, an organic baguette and a variety of fresh vegetables and herbs to make my body and taste buds sing.
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…and one of the best things about the farmers market is that once you have completed your grocery shopping, you can relax with a coffee and breakfast in the solar powered cafe, which produces meals and delicious treats containing local and organic ingredients. What more could you ask for on a Saturday morning?
You can find out more at perthcityfarm.org.au or by visiting the markets on Saturday morning at 1 City Farm Place East Perth.
Have you been to City Farm before? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!
Written by Alice – yogini, health nut and lover of all things organic, who loves to spend a sunny Saturday morning strolling through her local farmers markets.
Be well,
xoxo
Love this review thanks. I usually got to Claremont but they only have a couple of organic stalls there, I will have to try and get to this one and take the kids to show them how it’s all done!
There’s also a cafe on-site serving delicious breakfasts! 🙂
WOW i go past there every day on the train and always wondered whats there and now i know
I live near the City Farm and just LOVE it! My Saturday mornings are spent wandering around and munching on some snacks. Just bought a gorgeous succulent plant there for my living room and get my organic greens and fruit there as well. Only wish it were bigger, but can’t complain 😉
Nicola: Fab idea to take the kids down there, be sure to let us know what they think of it when you do end up going!!!
Bex: YUM, going to have to check that out soon 🙂
Starling Bright: You should definitely check it out – I’m sure you’d love it! XO
Jacqueline: OOOH awesome! I want some succulents so that’s really handy to know that they have them there. What are your fave snacks?! X