The fruit diaries
The fruit diaries
The Fruit Diaries
We delve into the life and times of a working fruit farm in northern NSW, Australia. Let’s find out more about the people, the place and the plants at this amazing 180 acre fruit farm with over 500 exotic fruits we call Tropical fruit world 🥑
Ep.11 Elke Robinson Chief of Duranbah Rd Farmers Market
Exciting news flash !! Tropical Fruit World will be hosting the Duranbah Rd Farmers Market. We have a farm yarn with our market manager Elke Robinson on the new fresh food lovers dream, the focus on supporting small, local growers and how to get involved
Sep 10, 2021
6 min
Ep 10. Discover the Fins journey with Sommelier and co owner Morgan Snow
Creative powerhouse Morgan Snow the master of hosting luxe dining and high end experiences talks to us about all things weddings, Fins Plantation House and the Tweed wedding trail and that time they lived in a 12th century church in Spain
Jan 14, 2021
12 min
Ep9. We talk Bee’s with Tim Heard our resident Australian native Bee Keeper
Bee’s are creating quite a Buzzz so we decided to chat with Entomologist and former CSIRO research scientist Tim. Discover the wonderful world of bee’s, how to keep your own at home and many more interesting facts about these unique creatures 🐝
Oct 23, 2020
12 min
Ep 8. Fruity tales with Bronson Atkin from Jumping Red Ant farm
Our Duranbah nieghbours Jumping Red Ant grow beautiful flowers and fresh seasonal vegies. We talk to son Bronson about their family run business, future projects and where you can get yourself the best blooms in the business
Sep 11, 2020
16 min
Ep 7. Zeke Hower the master of ales and part owner the seriously cool Red Earth Brewery
In this episode of the fruit diaries we visit our nieghbours and partners in fruit beer Red Earth Brewery. Head brewer and part owner, Zeke Hower tells the story of how it all started, their passion for beer and creating a venue that has a family friendly focus and good fun vibes in our tight knit region
Aug 14, 2020
14 min
Ep 6 Nature lover and nursery woman Lia Roodnat shares home grown gardening tips
Nursery woman Lia is a real all rounder at Tropical fruit world from driving tractors, hosting farming workshops to grafting fruit trees. This lady is full of helpful gardening insights and will inspire you to ‘ grow your own ‘ straight from our farm nursery
Jul 17, 2020
12 min
Ep 5 Friend of the farm and consultant Bruce Fleming talks environmental management at TFW
We discuss development and sustainability projects at TFW, everything from soil conditioning to water management. Bruce Fleming is a forward thinker and has implemented some firm initiatives to protect the farm into the future
Jul 10, 2020
21 min
Ep 4. Tropical chats with TFW GM and all round legend Aymon Gow
Growing up on a farm in Northern NSW Aymon was destined to work in nature. We talk about how his career at TFW began as a tour guide 23 years ago, plans for the future and what it’s like to work at this special place.
Jul 3, 2020
13 min
Ep3. We talk to TFW head chef Chey Farrell on all things farm to plate
Head chef Chey lives and breaths the Tweed and has worked across the globe but insists he has never seen the array of exotic fruits that are available on our farm. Get excited our iconic cafe is back ! Open again to the public on July 4th
Jun 26, 2020
13 min
Ep 2 The fruit diaries with TFW team member of 24 years Jason King
We chat with multi award winning indigenous artist Jason King. Discovering what it’s like to spend 24 summers on a tropical fruit farm
Jun 19, 2020
15 min
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