þÿ<html> <head> <title>Welcome to Trewhella Farm, Victoria, Australia</title> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"></head> <body> <table width="1300" height="1556" border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td colspan="4"><div align="center"><img src="images/Logo1.jpg" width="300" height="213"></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="19" bgcolor="#660066">&nbsp;</td> <td bgcolor="#660066">&nbsp;</td> <td bgcolor="#660066">&nbsp;</td> <td bgcolor="#660066">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25%" height="230" bgcolor="#BCC5A0"><img src="images/beeonflower.JPG" width="280" height="217"></td> <td width="25%" valign="top" bgcolor="#BCC5A0"> <p><br> Trewhella Farm is a certified Biodynamic property that grows a diverse range of berries, herbs and bushfoods. Located in the picturesque Central Highlands of Victoria (less than ten minutes from Daylesford), the farm has rich red volcanic soil and at 700 metres above sea level, receives excellent rainfall. A small herd of Dexter cattle graze the paddocks, and our happy hens provide fresh eggs available to purchase, when we have excess. A bee hive situated amongst the berries ensures the berry flowers are pollinated, as well as producing a uniquely flavoured honey available from our farm shop.<br> <center> <a href="./directions.html" TARGET="_new">How to Get to Trewhella Farm</a> <br><br> <a href="./intro.html" TARGET="_new">History</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="./work.html" TARGET="_new">Working at Trewhella Farm</a><br><br> <form action="./2010_Workshops_Report.html"> <input type="submit" value="&nbsp;2010 Introductory Workshops Report"&nbsp;</form> </center><br></p> </td> <td width="9" bgcolor="#FFFFFF">&nbsp;</td> <!-- NEWS --> <td width="25%"valign="top" rowspan="7" bgcolor="#BCC5A0""> <font size="6"><center>News<br> <font size="3"></p> <p>WWOOFers Welcome!<font size="2"> <a href="http://www.wwoof.com/" target="_new"> Learn more</font></a></p></center> <p> <font size="4"> <u>6 January 2012 </u></p> <p> <font size="3"> ( Last week's hot weather has ripened up alot of berries. Now picking lots of beautiful Silvan berries, Marions, Boysens & Blueberries. Shop will be open 11 - 4 PM every day, but if you are coming from a distance, it might be best to ring first. Leaving a message on 53 48 5593 is the best way of contacting us, or <a href="mailto:trewhellafarm@gmail.com"> email</a>. The mobile 0408 548 359 only works in certain areas on the farm though texts get through better than calls or voice mail. Voice mail messages can literally take days to reach us!</p> <p> We are unable to provide Pick Your Own.</p> <P> We will also be delivering to several food coops in Melbourne and farmers markets at Trentham (third Sat) & Woodend (first Sat) with Wesley Hill in the between weeks. Email us if you are interested in meeting us at one of our Melbourne locations.</p> <p> As we're harvesting the berries at their peak, will be putting lots in the freezer for year round supply. Apparently the antioxidants are more available in the frozen berry. </p> <p class="style20"><u> Further News</u> <p class="style18">  * Boroondarra Transition Town Project<br>  * CWA Producers Market<br> &nbsp;* Ballarat Steiner School Students<br> &nbsp;* <a href="./Extra_news.html">Click here</a> <HR width = 45%> <p class="style18"> <p class="style18">If you would like to purchase our products closer to home, we supply the following locations: </p> <p class="style18">*<u>Ceres Organic Market</u><br> 8 Lee Street, East Brunswick, Melbourne <br>9 am to 1 pm Saturdays</p> <p class="style18">*<u>Damper Creek Collective Food Co-op, Ashwood</u><br> Email for further details</p> <p class="style18">*<u>Jeremy's Organic & Biodynamic stall at Richmond Market</u><br> Saturday mornings </p> <p class="style18">*<u>Red Door Caf&eacute;</u><br> 15 High St., Inverleigh <br>Phone 5265 1553<br> </p> <p class="style18">*<u>Sophia Mundi Steiner School, Abbotsford</u><br> Thursdays (pre-orders required by email) </p> <p class="style18">*<u>Trentham Farmers Market</u><br> 3rd Saturday of the month in Trentham Square </p> <p class="style18">*<u>Wesley Hill Market, near Castlemaine</u><br> Saturdays</p> <p><p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="228" bgcolor="#BCC5A0"><img src="images/herb2.jpg" width="280" height="217"></td> <td valign="" bgcolor="#BCC5A0"><p align="left"><em><br> The Biodynamic DEMETER method </em></strong> (as taught by <a href="http://www.bdgrowing.com/" TARGET="_new">Alex Podolinsky</a>)</p> The DEMETER Biodynamic method of agriculture is a self-sustaining natural form of farming which does not use chemical or artificial fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides or herbicides providing a cleaner healthier product with enhanced nutritional and sensory qualities. The Biodynamic method achieves this by enhancing the microbes within the soil. With a growing number of links being found between diet and disease it is becoming increasingly important to know what we are eating and what effects it has on our state of health.</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#FFFFFF">&nbsp;</td> <td bgcolor="#BCC5A0">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="middle" height="230" bgcolor="#BCC5A0"><img src="images/Blueberries2.JPG" width="280" height="217"></td> <td valign="top" bgcolor="#BCC5A0"><p align="left"><font size="4"><b> <a href="berries.html"><br>Berries</a><font size="3"></b></p> <p><span class="style18">We grow a wide range of berries including raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, loganberries, currants and gooseberries. The berry season begins in December and can last well into May, depending upon conditions. For updates on the upcoming season see our News section. Many of our berries are also made into jams, sauces, vinegars and cordials. We have even been successful in drying our blueberries in our drying unit without the use of chemicals.</span></p> </td> <td bgcolor="#FFFFFF">&nbsp;</td> <td bgcolor="#BCC5A0">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="middle" height="291" bgcolor="#BCC5A0"><img src="images/Echin.jpg" width="280" height="217"></td> <td valign="top" bgcolor="#BCC5A0"><p align="left"><br> <font size="4"><b>Herbs</p><font size="3"></b> <p><span class="style18">Herbalist Liz Burns has been growing a range of medicinal herbs for ten years using hand cultivation, hand processing, natural spring water, stainless steel and cellophane packaging. Fresh herbs can be harvested and packed within a few hours for overnight transport by Express Post. </span></p> <p><span class="style18">Liz has a degree in Agriculture, Diploma in Herb Growing, Graduate Diploma in Dietetics and Advanced Diploma in Classical Herbal Medicine, in addition to more than 20 years experience in organic/Bio-Dynamic agriculture.</span>&nbsp;<br> <span class="style18"><br> Many of the herbs are made into fresh plant tinctures and ointments</span>. <br><br></p> </td> <td width="9" bgcolor="#FFFFFF">&nbsp;</td> <td width="408" bgcolor="#BCC5A0">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="middle" height="222" bgcolor="#BCC5A0"><img src="images/roundmint.JPG" width="280" height="217"></td> <td valign="top" bgcolor="#BCC5A0"><p align="left"><br> <font size="4"><b>Bushfoods</p><font size="3"></b> <p class="style18">In the belief that it is better to grow plants in their natural environment rather than forcing them to adapt to a &lsquo;hostile&rsquo; environment, we have been cultivating many plants native to the area. These include native raspberry, Mountain Pepper, native River Mint and native Round-leaf Mint. </p> </td> <td bgcolor="#FFFFFF">&nbsp;</td> <td bgcolor="#BCC5A0">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td height="75" bgcolor="#BCC5A0">&nbsp;</td> <td bgcolor="#BCC5A0" class="style16"> <p><class="style22">Contact Us </p> <p class="style18">Location: 19 Cantillons Road, Musk 3461 (ten minutes drive from Daylesford on the road to Trentham and Woodend)</p> <p class="style18">Phone: (03) 5348 5593</p> <!-- <p class="style18">Phone: (03) 5348 5667</p> --> <p class="style18">Mobile 0408 548 359</p> <p class="style18">Email: <a href = "mailto:trewhellafarm@gmail.com">trewhellafarm@gmail.com</a></p> <p class="style18">&nbsp; </p></td> <td bgcolor="#FFFFFF">&nbsp;</td> <td bgcolor="#FFFFFF">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </table> </body></html>