Tue 14 Sep 2010

Castlefarm Newslettter, September 10

Celebrate National Organic week with free events at Castlefarm.  See below for more details!

Tue 3 Aug 2010

Castlefarm Newslettter, August 10

Castlefarm berries
Our autumn raspberries have appeared.  They are huge and easier to pick than their summer cousins.  If anyone would like to pick their own please let me know.  We charge €5/kg (email me or text me 087-6785269 to arrange)

Sat 3 Jul 2010

Castlefarm Newslettter, July 10

7 Angus heifers
We are currently finishing eight organic Angus heifers for our autumn freezer boxes.  The first animal is sold and we are now taking orders for the second animal which will be ready in mid September.  We have got great feedback from our certified organic Angus beef which is grass fed and hung for 21 days to maximise the taste. The boxes will include 6-8 steaks, roasts, stewing beef and good quality mince. Cost per kg is €12 and box sizes range from 8 to 14kg. As i say the first animal is already taken and you should let us know if you are interested. Deposits will be due 3 weeks before the beef boxes are ready.

Thu 3 Jun 2010

Castlefarm Newslettter, June 10

Three little piggies
Our three piglets arrived in early June and are settling in well.  Anyone wanting to meet them can help feed them on Saturday 26th June at 11am.  They are enjoying exploring and rooting up their paddock and are very friendly.  One nearly escaped into our garden patch but security has been heightened and feed has been increased.  Castlefarm organic pork will be on sale at the end of August and we will be roasting one of our pigs on a spit during National Organic Week in September. 

Mon 3 May 2010

Castlefarm Newslettter, May 10

Counting down to the Castlefarm Summer Club
“Our summer club promises lots of fun, socialising and learning in a safe and healthy, happy environment.
Activities include learning about where milk comes from (from cow to carton), helping with the calves, hens, ducks and pigs.  Children will also learn about growing vegetables and work together building scarecrows to protect Castlefarm’s organic vegetable garden.

Sat 3 Apr 2010

Castlefarm Newslettter, April 10

Getting growing a free gardening talk 3rd April 11am and also allotment open day 10-12
Learn a bit more about what to do in the garden this April with a practical walk and talk around the Castlefarm garden.  Anyone thinking of taking an allotment wit

Tue 2 Mar 2010

Castlefarm Newslettter, March 10

Castlefarm gardening club – still time to join
With 11 more meetings to go as well as 5% off in our farm shop and 10% off all Castlefarm courses as well as seed swap days and special seed discounts and getting to talk to fellow gardening enthusiasts there are still many reasons to join our gardening club.  Family membership is €50 and single membership is €40 with discounted rates for allotment holders.  Our next meeting takes place on Saturday 6th March at 2pm with a potato talk and demonstration.  Allotment holder and experienced grower Noel Keogh will give members secrets and hints to grow great spuds.

Tue 2 Mar 2010

Castlefarm Newslettter, February

Spring is always a time for newborns and the first calve is due to arrive by the middle of the month. We have 55 cows due to calve so there will plenty of late night and early mornings. The cows will go out to grass by day and the end of the month will be out full time. 

Sat 30 Jan 2010

Castlefarm Newslettter, December 09

Late opening comes to an end for the time being
Due to the short evenings we have decided that for the time being we will be closing at 6pm on Fridays.  We hope this does not inconvenience you.

Sat 30 Jan 2010

Castlefarm Newslettter, January 10

Sunday 7th Feb 2pm Getting growing this spring (no charge). 
Jenny will give allotment holders and gardening club members some practical help and advice on how to plan their plots.  This will also address the principles of organic growing – something that will be very useful to first time and experienced growers.  This will be free of charge.
Other spring events –dates to be confirmed soon