by Debbie | Sep 5, 2023 | Biodynamic Farming, Blog, Community, Featured Posts, Gardening, Organic Farming, Social Therapeutic Horticulture, Sustainability
It’s such a great time of the year for working on the farm! Today we’re checking in with Harry and his classmates who have been diligently turning the farm compost every week this term. Thanks to the excellent organic and biodynamic scraps from the Farm...
by Debbie | May 18, 2023 | Biodynamic Farming, Blog, Community, Featured Posts, Gardening, Organic Farming, Sustainability
If National Volunteer Week has got you thinking about putting your hand up, we have a suggestion. Perhaps volunteering on our biodynamic farm sounds appealing. You will get to connect with nature, get your hands dirty and educate yourself about the best way to grow...
by Debbie | May 1, 2023 | Biodynamic Farming, Blog, Community, Featured Posts, Gardening, Organic Farming, Sustainability
Anyone who has visited us when the sunflowers are in full bloom will have been awed by their beauty. Perhaps it has not even crossed your mind though to ask why sunflowers are planted here – when our focus is on fresh produce. There are multiple reasons for...
by Debbie | Aug 8, 2022 | Blog, Community, Featured Posts, Organic Farming, Sustainability
You will often find this quote from the poet and environment activist Wendell Berry on display on the chalkboard outside our farm shop. It serves to remind staff and customers of their place in the food supply chain. Perhaps it is often misunderstood by those...
by Debbie | Jun 8, 2022 | Blog, Community, Featured Posts, Organic Farming, Social Therapeutic Horticulture, Sustainability
The task of a farmer is to enliven the soil. One of the ways in which biodynamic farmers care for the soil is through the application of various soil preparations. While the benefits of these applications are obviously noticeable in the quality of biodynamic produce,...
by Debbie | May 31, 2022 | Biodynamic Farming, Blog, Community, Featured Posts, Organic Farming, Social Therapy
“The great festivals exist to bear witness to our connection with the whole universe.” Rudolf Steiner Autumn presents the opportunity for us to appreciate the bounty of the harvest with a beautiful festival. Turning our energy and attention inwards, we match the...
