Australian Urban Growers

13/01/2025

Good morning all,

Once again we at Australian Urban Growers (5/242 Zillmere Road) have our farm gate open with bundles of pak choy and rocket available for you.

We're offering a clearance rate of $1.50/bunch for last week's harvest and $2.00 a bunch for this week's harvest to get it out the door so please feel welcome to come down.

For those who haven't feel welcome to sign up to our weekly mailing list so you can see what we're growing! And even let us know what you need, so we can grow to order.

https://sendfox.com/lp/1yekqw

If you have any questions, please feel welcome to call me on 0415 666 980

We're here until 3pm today.

Each week, our vertical farms in Zillmere and Kelvin Grove State College (KGSC) deliver a bounty of fresh, locally grown produce for you to enjoy. From vibrant leafy greens to aromatic herbs, our harvests are packed with the flavour and nutrition only sustainable farming can provide. HOW IT WORKS: *...

06/01/2025

Good morning everybody

Won't you look at this beauty!

It's that time of week again, we're harvesting another fresh batch of Pak Choy and we'd love to hear from you or have you visit us at 5/242 Zillmere Road, Zillmere if you would love to grab a bunch.

This week we'll also be harvesting basil, Chinese broccoli, oregano, spring onions and rocket (aragula) from our other site, so please let us know if you would like to order some!

If you haven't already done so please sign up for our weekly produce availability newsletter in case you miss our posts: https://sendfox.com/lp/1yekqw

Please like and share and help us accelerate the growth of the vertical farming sector.

www.australianurbangrowers.com

05/01/2025

Good morning all!

I'm just dropping this post to ask for you to sign up to our mailing list if you would like to purchase fresh produce from our farm gate. I'll be sending out an email later today with our availabilities and an order form, and we'll be doing this weekly moving forward so please sign up using this link:

Each week, our vertical farms in Zillmere and Kelvin Grove State College (KGSC) deliver a bounty of fresh, locally grown produce for you to enjoy. From vibrant leafy greens to aromatic herbs, our harvests are packed with the flavour and nutrition only sustainable farming can provide. HOW IT WORKS: *...

01/01/2025

Good morning to our lovely community!

The AUG team hopes you all had a lovely New Year and a great day of rest! We sure did! Todays message is to remind you that we are going to be releasing a weekly email on either Saturday or Sunday to let you know what fresh produce we have available, we know that some of you have seen our posts too late to secure your fresh produce so please, follow the link below and join our newsletter so we can connect you with the freshest produce!

Upon sign up you'll receive a handful of emails asking for your help to help us reach others and to participate in a survey that helps us plan. Please help us with these if you can!

For those followers who see this today and support our mission, please like and share this post to your wall, and also mention us (including the link) on your local FB community pages!

Thanks a million!

From Chris and Steve

Each week, our vertical farms in Zillmere and Kelvin Grove State College (KGSC) deliver a bounty of fresh, locally grown produce for you to enjoy. From vibrant leafy greens to aromatic herbs, our harvests are packed with the flavour and nutrition only sustainable farming can provide. HOW IT WORKS: *...

29/12/2024

Good morning all!

It’s Chris here from Australian Urban Growers! You’ve seen us posting this last few weeks as we harvest our fresh Rainstick Pak Choy! This week is no exception and we’d love to invite you to visit the farm gate here at 5/242 Zillmere Road, Zillmere any time before 5pm today to collect a bunch or two.

This week we also have some Chinese Broccoli available so come grab it before its gone!
Now, I have heard some of you have seen the message all too late and that’s why I’ve started up an email list so I can let you know each Sunday what will be available! We’ll also be growing to order so please follow the link below so we can learn, plan and grow with you!

https://sendfox.com/lp/1yekqw

If you have any questions please reach out by calling 0415666980.

Your support helps us run our school and community based programs, so please like and share our message also!

Thanks from Chris and Steve!

22/12/2024

Good morning locals!

We have kicked off this mornings harvest of Pak Choi and would love to have you by to collect a few bunches. We're at 242 Zillmere Road, Zillmere and we'll be here all day. Bunches are going from $2-$3 depending on size.

Please head on down when you're ready :)!

Send a message to learn more

22/12/2024

We just got ourselves booted (all personal and business pages) from the Boondall Community page for sharing about our farm gate, our educational program and our donation program. Of course, they have rules they've chosen to stand by, so if you (our community) think others should know about the farm gate and the community work we do, then please feel welcome to share your thoughts there.

22/12/2024

Our climate is changing, and with it, the way we produce food must change too. Vertical farming offers an innovative solution to growing food sustainably in urban environments. From resource management to biosecurity, we're paving the way for safe, resilient food production systems.

Let's build a future where cities are self-sufficient, and students are equipped with the skills to manage our most precious resources—today and tomorrow.

22/12/2024

Hello all!

We're opening the farm gate for Pak Choy tomorrow from 10am until 5pm. We're just at 5/242 Zillmere Road, so please come down and grab a bunch! Like, share and comment here so we know you're coming

Also, We're going to start growing lettuce, Asian greens, herbs and microgreens to order soon so please comment if you would like us to send you our registration form :)

Cheers from Chris and Steve

21/12/2024

At Australian Urban Growers, we ensure that every leafy green is grown, handled, and processed with the utmost care. From washing and sanitation to traceability, we guarantee fresh, safe produce for your table. 🍃

🌱 Did you know?
Food safety isn't just about the end product—it's about every step of the journey, from seed to harvest.

20/12/2024

🚀 Our Journey of Innovation in Vertical Farming

Since 2020, we've been growing, innovating, and transforming urban agriculture. Here's a look at the key milestones that have brought us closer to a sustainable future:

2020 – Founded in August, with R&D focused on scalable aquaponic farming solutions 🌿

2021 – Launched a pilot with Bupa Aged Care, combining an edible green wall with resident activities 🌱

April 2022 – Partnered with KGSC to host a vertical farming pilot at Barrambin Farm 🏞️

Sept 2022 – Created a mobile farm for QUT Sustainability Week, demonstrating sustainable farming principles 🚜

Aug 2023 – Installed a Green Wall at QUT to showcase sustainability in action 🌍

2024 – With pilot success, our roadmap is clear, and we're ready to scale with school partners! 🎓

🌿 The future of urban farming is here. Let's grow together!

19/12/2024

Why Does Our Community Need Vertical Farming?

It's not just about growing food—it's about growing skills, opportunities, and a sustainable future. Here's why vertical farming matters:

📚 Education:
Students gain relevant skills in STEM, sustainability, and agriculture.
We're empowering the workforce of the future—today's students, tomorrow's innovators.

🏙️ Community:
Creating localized food production that makes an impact right now.
Fresh, healthy produce for our communities, grown right here.

🏭 Industry:
Building a skilled talent pool ready to transform urban farming.
Motivated customers who care about sustainability and the future of food.

🚀 Join the movement! Let's grow a greener future—one vertical farm at a time.