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Harvest Garden

The Old Mushroom Farm's Community Garden is a food-focused green space, open for visitors to explore.

We invite you to stroll between the garden beds and see what herbs, fruit and vegetables are growing this season.

harvesting bell peppers with Dalmatian at The Old Mushroom Farm

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Artichoke harvest at The Old Mushroom Farm Howick

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Harvest Fresh Produce

Day visitors can harvest fresh produce for a nominal fee.

Please inquire at reception.

Kids activity in the community garden at The Old Mushroom Farm

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Family Holiday Harvesting Old Mushroom Farm Garden

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Communal Veggie Garden The Old Mushroom Farm

Kids activity in the community garden at The Old Mushroom Farm

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Guests Harvest For Free

Accommodation guests harvest from the garden for free during your stay.

We invite you to practise an honourable harvest: taking only what you need so the garden can continue to nourish others.

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Garden Volunteering in the KZN Midlands_ The Old Mushroom Farm Food Garden Programme

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Garden Volunteering in the KZN Midlands

The Old Mushroom Farm Garden Volunteering in the KZN Midlands

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Garden Volunteering Program

We're offering enthusiastic travellers the chance to explore the KZN Midlands a little differently. Join our garden volunteering program where you'll contribute to our garden in exchange for accommodation.

THE GARDEN'S HISTORY

The Community Garden at The Old Mushroom Farm began in Spring of 2020. Previously used as a truck yard (back in the Mushroom Farming days), the sunny North-facing bank was selected for re-greening. Terraces were levelled overlooking the valley and dams, and allotments laid out with repurposed concrete slabs. You'll now find plum, lemon, tree tomato and fig trees in the garden, alongside artichokes and other interesting specimens (including edible weeds!). The garden is now a productive source of fresh organic food for The Old Mushroom Farm staff, guests and broader community.

Celebrating Mandela Day Through Action: 15 Indigenous Trees Planted at The Old Mushroom Farm

Small acts can have a lasting impact. This Mandela Month, we’re celebrated the planting of 15 indigenous trees at The Old Mushroom Farm, donated by Inspirations Travel & Tours in partnership with Food & Trees for Africa. These new additions form part of our ongoing journey to grow a greener, more connected community; where gardens, people and nature thrive together. From food security to biodiversity, every seed planted helps shape a more sustainable future in the KZN Midland

A stay in the Boutique Apartments at The Old Mushroom Farm Cooking on Crooks Kitchen Cabinets

A stay in the Boutique Apartments With Crooks Goods

A recent stay in the Boutique Apartments at The Old Mushroom Farm got us thinking about analogue living. Embodied sensory experiences with deep connections to place like how arriving home is the smell of wood fire smoke in the cold dry air.

Top things to do in the Midlands according to locals

Top Things to Do in the Midlands from The Old Mushroom Farm

Planning your Midlands adventure? We’ve mapped out the best things to do during your stay at The Old Mushroom Farm. From excellent coffee spots and beautiful gardens to outdoor adventures, galleries and iconic Midlands destinations, this local guide helps you plan the perfect day out, without spending hours building an itinerary.