Approaching the halfway mark in my 2-year placement here at Old Plaw Hatch Farm, the coming of the shorter days has allowed me to reflect on what has been one hell of a ride this past year.
Read MoreI recently took a trip up to Scotland. One stop was revisiting Findhorn where I originally fell in love with growing and learnt so much about the invisible aspects of what it is to become a gardener. I also went to Laurencekirk to meet up with Rose Bramwell at Balmakewan.
Read MoreHuge congratulations to Josie, our butchery apprentice, for completing her apprenticeship and becoming a fully qualified butcher!
Read MoreA few weeks ago, Peter, Josie and I wound our way through the leafy lanes of Somerset to the River Cottage Headquarters for a day long course.
Read MoreSo, the new till system is finally installed. It’s up and running and I think it’s fair to say we’re pretty damned happy with it.
Read MoreThe bittersweet end to summer. The big harvests are done, the hay is made, the nights grow longer and the days cool. Familiar faces who for a time have become so engrained in the life and rhythms of the farm leave on the next step of their journeys. At the end of September we say goodbye to our Garden Apprentice Mandie, and our two work placement students from Warmonderhof, Ditte and Marigold. We wish all the best on your new and exciting adventures!
Read MoreScanning is an important point in the shepherding year, allowing our farmers to prepare for the coming lambing that is now just over a month away.
Read MoreLast September Josie Rollings began her career as a butcher at Plaw Hatch.
Read MoreOur garden apprentice, Mandie, gives an insight into what life is like living, working, and learning on the farm.
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Maya, Miriam and Louisa kicked the year off by attending the Oxford Real Farming Conference.