Regenerative Farming with Twin Figs Farm

Join Suzie Storrie from Twin Figs Farm at Gerringong Library to learn about growing and harvesting seeds, building healthy soils, the regenerative farming journey, and her passion for growing local, delicious and nutritious food!

Curry’s Mountain Estate – A Sustainability Success Story

Situated south of Saddleback Mountain, overlooking Gerringong and Werri Beach, Curry’s Mountain Estate is one of the Illawarra’s great sustainability success stories.

After decades as a working dairy farm, the owners began a bold transformation in 2000, planting an arboretum of local rainforest species. Over time, paddocks of kikuyu were gradually replaced with native rainforest, turning the property into a model of sustainable farming and conservation. Today, it serves as a valued place for local education and research.

Landcare Illawarra’s Project Officer, Richard Scarbourgh, advised on the early plantings and, in 2008, worked with the owners to establish a native plant nursery. That nursery now supplies hundreds of plants each year to the local bush regeneration sector, supporting ecological restoration across the region.

In 2016, the owners planted their first crop of finger limes (Citrus australasica). The orchard has since expanded to include numerous varieties. Curry’s Mountain Estate now supplies finger limes to local restaurants and caterers, and regularly sells its produce at local markets.

In 2025, Landcare Illawarra celebrated its 25th anniversary with a birthday gathering at the property. Estate Manager Andrew McNeil, who has been dedicated to Curry’s Mountain for many years, will share insights in the Farm and Flourish series about the Estate’s ongoing commitment to sustainable farming and its strong partnership with Landcare Illawarra.

Flower Arranging with Rosebud Farm

Join us as Leanne shares tips and tricks for arranging a unique, eye-catching bouquet, and make your own using local, seasonal blooms.

Simple Sustainability with Crooked River

Join us as Joel shares how the estate’s sustainable actions can be easily adopted at home to assist the environment, plus indulge in a unique wine tasting!