# Green Thumb Farm



## About

**URL:** https://greenthumbfarm.org.au
**Tagline:** Be Part of Something Beautiful
**By:** Susanne Engelhard

## Pages

- [Recipes_Kale](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/recipes_kale)
- [Recipes_Cucumber](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/recipes_cucumber)
- [Recipes_Spring_Onion](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/recipes_spring_onion)
- [Recipes_Capsicum ](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/recipes_capsicum)
- [Recipes_Lettuce](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/recipes_lettuce)
- [Recipes_Pumpkin](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/recipes_pumpkin)
- [Recipes_Button_Squash](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/recipes_button_squash)
- [Recipes_Cherry _Tomato ](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/recipes_cherry-_tomato)
- [Recipes_Rainbow_Chard](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/recipes_rainbow_chard)
- [Recipes_Sweet_Potato](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/recipes_sweet_potato)
- [Recipes_Cauliflower](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/recipes_cauliflower)
- [Recipes_Choko](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/recipes_choko)
- [Recipes_Broccoli](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/recipes_broccoli)
- [Recipes_Bok_Choy](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/recipes_bok_choy)
- [Recipes_Zucchini](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/recipes_zucchini)
- [Commitment to Child Safety](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/commitment-to-child-safety): Green Thumb Farm is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of every child in our Brisbane programs. Read our child safety policies and practices here.
- [Recipes_Beetroot](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/recipes_beetroot)
- [Support The Worm Project](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/the-worm-project)
- [PRIVACY POLICY](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/privacy-policy): Read Green Thumb Farm’s privacy policy to understand how we collect, protect, and use your personal information responsibly.
- [Early Learning Programs](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/early-learning-programs): We offer Brisbane Early Learning Centres students an opportunity to learn about how to grow organic food, composting, and worm farming. We tailor your visit to the Qld School Curriculum. Book Now!
- [WEBSITE TERMS AND CONDITIONS](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/farm-use-terms-and-conditions)
- [Recipes](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/recipes)
- [Our Supporters](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/our-supporters): A heartfelt thank you to the sponsors, donors & community supporters who help Green Thumb Farm grow food, education & resilience across Brisbane and Queensland.
- [Green Thumb Farm School](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/farm-school): A living classroom in Samford Valley, Brisbane, QLD. curriculum-aligned programs for 0–12 year olds — from Little Green Thumbs to primary school farm excursions.
- [Job Opportunities](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/work-with-us): Join our passionate team in Samford Valley, Brisbane. Explore paid and casual roles in farming, Saturday markets, education, and farm operations.
- [Our Impact](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/about-impact): See how Green Thumb Farm is changing lives in Brisbane with 950+ students, 300+ weekly families, and 260+ corporate volunteers.
- [Corporate Partnerships](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/corporate-partnerships): Support Green Thumb Farm's environmental education and food security programs through corporate sponsorship, volunteering, and donations.
- [Vendor Application](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/farmgate-markets-vendor): Are you interested in setting up a stall at our weekly Farmgate Markets at Green Thumb Farm? Get in touch and let's chat. 
- [Farm Tours](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/farm-tours): Explore Green Thumb Farm on a self-guided walk or private group tour in Samford Valley. Discover regenerative farming & local produce.
- [Find Us](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/find-us): Located at 2204 Mt Samson Rd, Samford Valley QLD, just 35 mins from Brisbane CBD. Free parking. Open Saturdays 8–11am & select weekdays.
- [Friend of the Farm](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/friends-of-the-farm): Join Green Thumb Farm's Friend of the Farm program from $55/year. Support Brisbane's favourite not-for-profit farm and enjoy bakery discounts.
- [Little Green Thumbs](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/littlegreenthumbs): Free nature-based playgroup for 0–5 year olds at Green Thumb Farm, Samford Valley. Weekly QLD school term sessions. Bookings essential!
- [Volunteer](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/volunteer): Give back at Green Thumb Farm in Samford Valley, Brisbane. Help grow organic food, run Saturday markets & earn great perks. All welcome!
- [Schools Programs](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/school-programs): Brisbane school students learn organic food growing, composting, and worm farming with visits tailored to the Qld School Curriculum. Book now!
- [Contact Us](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/contact): Have a question about Green Thumb Farm? Contact our friendly Samford Valley team about markets, school programs, farm tours or volunteering!
- [About Us](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/about-us): Learn about Green Thumb Farm, Brisbane's ACNC-registered charity and certified Social Enterprise in Samford Valley, growing healthy communities.
- [Workshops](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/workshops): Join our 'Gather & Grow' workshops at Green Thumb Farm, Samford Valley. Learn organic gardening, harvesting & food preservation hands-on.
- [Corporate Volunteering](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/corporate-volunteering): Team-building with purpose, just 35 mins from Brisbane CBD! Sustainability volunteering at Green Thumb Farm for groups of 5–45 people.
- [Visit the Markets](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/farmgatemarkets): Fresh spray-free fruit, veggies, herbs & seedlings every Saturday 8–11am at Green Thumb Farm, Samford Valley. Family-friendly, 35 mins from Brisbane.
- [VISIT](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/): Brisbane's not-for-profit educational farm in Samford Valley. Farmgate markets, school excursions, tours, workshops & community programs.

## Blog

- [Sustainability Education Programs in Brisbane: A Key to a Greener Future](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/blog/122713-sustainability-education-programs-in) by Susanne Engelhard (Aug 3, 2026): Discover sustainability education programs in Brisbane that inspire practical environmental learning, community engagement, and hands-on experiences for all ages.
- [Corporate Volunteering at Green Thumb Farm: Team Building With Real Purpose in Samford Valley](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/blog/corporate-volunteering-at-green-thumb) by Susanne Engelhard (Jul 18, 2026): Experience meaningful corporate volunteering that strengthens teams, supports regenerative farming, and creates lasting community impact at Green Thumb Farm in Samford Valley.
- [How School Farm Programs in Samford Valley Encourage Healthy Eating Habits](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/blog/121668-how-school-farm-programs-in-samford) by Andreia Fagundes da Silva (Jun 29, 2026): Discover how school farm programs in Samford Valley encourage healthy eating habits, teach valuable life skills, and connect children with fresh produce. Read this blog to learn more.
- [The Best Team Building? Get Out of the Office and Into the Soil](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/blog/117742-the-best-team-building) by Andreia Fagundes da Silva (Mar 10, 2026)
- [Learning Programs for Children that Inspire Curiosity and Connection](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/blog/112840-learning-programs) by Andreia Fagundes da Silva (Nov 4, 2025)
- [Sow, Grow, Connect: Corporate Volunteering Near Brisbane That Builds Team Spirit and Community Impact](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/blog/110025-sow-grow-connect-corporate-volunteering) by Andreia Fagundes da Silva (Sep 1, 2025): In today’s hybrid work culture, strengthening teams and living out company values is more important than ever. Research by Peterson (2004) highlights that employees view corporate volunteering programs as valuable for boosting job satisfaction, strengthening workplace relationships, improving morale and increasing pride in their organisation’s commitment to social responsibility. Our outdoor volunteering sessions are designed to:

Strengthen connection through hands-on, outdoor activities
Rebuild morale, trust and communication beyond the office
Demonstrate your organisation’s sustainability and ESG values in action
Directly support local food security, education and regenerative farming
Whether you are planting seedlings for school gardens, harvesting organic produce, or building bamboo garden beds, your team will come away energised and inspired – with tangible outcomes to show for it.
- [Red Soil Organics: Biodynamic Compost Blends That Nourish the Earth](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/blog/108595-organic-farmgate-market) by Susanne Engelhard (Aug 3, 2025): Red Soil Organics: Biodynamic Compost Mixes That Revitalise the Earth
- [Levain Bakery Sourdough - Why We Love It!](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/blog/108594-organic-farmgate-market) by Susanne Engelhard (Jul 26, 2025): Organic, slow-fermented, and deeply loved — Levain Bakery sourdough is a staple at our Farmgate Market.


- [A regenerative approach to soil, people, and community](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/blog/108473-organic-farmgate-market) by Susanne Engelhard (Jul 20, 2025): At Green Thumb Farm in Samford Valley, we believe farming with empathy creates healthy soil, resilient plants, and strong communities. Discover how regenerative practices and kindness go hand in hand.
- [Fresh, Local, Sustainable: Explore Green Thumb Farm’s Organic Farmgate Market Near Brisbane](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/blog/108453-organic-farmgate-market) by Andreia Fagundes da Silva (Jul 18, 2025): Looking for a local, organic farmers market near Brisbane? Just 30 minutes from the city, Green Thumb Farm in Samford Valley hosts a vibrant Farmgate Market every Saturday morning. Featuring regeneratively grown vegetables, fresh herbs, sourdough bread, garden seedlings, and barista coffee, this family-friendly market is a hub for sustainable living, community connection, and real food. Discover what makes this small-scale farm and its market a favourite for those seeking fresh, local, and meaningful shopping experiences near Brisbane.

## FAQ

- [FAQ](https://greenthumbfarm.org.au/faq): Everything you need to know about visiting Green Thumb Farm in Brisbane's Samford Valley — markets, tours, volunteering, programs & regeneratively grown produce. Find your answers here!