From a run-down grazing paddock to a thriving certified organic property, Three Springs Farm has made quite the transformation over the last decade or so. Always observing and recording soil and climate variables, sustainable farming methods have helped bring new life to the property. Homemade compost from on-farm vegetation and manure from a small herd of pet cows have created worm-friendly environments underground.
To promote biodiversity, Three Springs Farms encourages plant-friendly birds and insects to take up residence on the property and has even been declared a Wildlife Refuge. Native species such as wallabies, frogs, koalas, and echidnas also have a safe place to live. The concept is simple; treating the earth and our creatures with love and respect can grow nutritious and delicious produce. Food as medicine is the farm’s focus; it grows organic vegetables and medicinal herbs, including turmeric, ginger, lemongrass, garlic, blue flag, pea eggplant, and more. Experimenting with various growing methods on the farm helps achieve the highest quality turmeric, which is a Three Springs staple for a good reason.
Turmeric has been used for centuries for its many medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic, anti-tumour, and wound-healing capabilities. It’s also excellent for treating joint pain, digestive issues, allergies, insect bites, and skin rashes. Three Springs Farm has taken all of those benefits and put them in a bottle for us all to enjoy. Complete 3 Turmeric Liquid Extract is available for purchase online and from many health shops across New South Wales.
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