The fruits, herbs, salad greens and vegetables they harvest from this serene space are used in our restaurants and sold at Spier Farm Café.
The Spier Food Garden is open daily to visitors from 09.00 to sunset. You can meander through it at your own pace, exploring the seasonal bounty. Curious about growing your own food at home? Our friendly gardeners are always happy to share their insights.
Growing with Goodness
No inorganic pesticides or artificial fertilisers are used in our food garden. Instead, much effort is spent ensuring the soil is healthy so that the plants have a robust immune system to withstand attacks by pests. Worm compost and weekly foliar sprays (a natural form of fertiliser) boost nutrients. Alien vegetation removed from other parts of the farm has been chipped and turned into compost; this has helped ensure the food garden’s soil is now rich with microbial activity.
When it comes to taking care of unwelcome critters, Megan gets help from a paddle of 15 Indian Runner ducks. They roam freely through the garden during the day, snacking on snails and slugs, and sleep in mobile enclosures at night.
In March 2020, we recruited residents of Lynedoch, a nearby disadvantaged community, to ramp up food production at Spier and teach them how to grow their own produce at home. Nurturing these new growers is one of our Growing for Good initiatives, which empower communities to unleash positive social and environmental change.
HEALTHY SOIL = HEALTHY VEGGIES
Growing with Goodness
No inorganic pesticides or artificial fertilisers are used in our food garden. Instead, much effort is spent ensuring the soil is healthy so that the plants have a robust immune system to withstand attacks by pests. Worm compost and weekly foliar sprays (a natural form of fertiliser) boost nutrients. Alien vegetation removed from other parts of the farm has been chipped and turned into compost; this has helped ensure the food garden’s soil is now rich with microbial activity.
When it comes to taking care of unwelcome critters, Megan gets help from a paddle of 16 Indian Runner ducks. They roam freely through the garden during the day, snacking on snails and slugs, and sleep in mobile enclosures at night.
In March 2020, we recruited residents of Lynedoch, a nearby disadvantaged community, to ramp up food production at Spier and teach them how to grow their own produce at home. Nurturing these new growers is one of our Growing for Good initiatives, which empower communities to unleash positive social and environmental change.
See how our garden grows
From Our Blog
Compostable Packaging For Spier Food Garden Produce
With an abundance of fresh veg, salad greens and herbs harvested from the Spier Food Garden, it’s good to know that the produce that needs protection is packaged with environmentally friendly, compostable packaging.
Spier Honoured With Commendation For Sustainability At 2023 Drinks Business Green Awards
This joins our growing trophy cabinet from the Drinks Business, including the 2022 Ethical Awards and the 2019 Amorim Biodiversity Award.
Embrace The Chill At Spier This Winter
What’s not to love about winter? Brisk walks, followed by comforting meals, glorious red wine, good books, and fun board games with the family – all while the fire crackles alongside you. Enjoy these activities, and more, at Spier Wine Farm with our July winter specials: