Growing vegetables in a political climate that has very little understanding of how food actually gets from the producer to anyone’s kitchen table (let alone the unpredictability of that same climate) means we are very grateful to the crops that have been successes, and we move on quickly from those that were or are, to put it bluntly, failures. Let me briefly talk you through our growing year so far…
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The summer is flying by and we have already started to get the first harvests off the fields like onions, potatoes and squash. The Spring was very late this year, however, Summer is not over yet.
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Since the last newsletter so much has changed. You would expect as much in spring, but I suppose the rate of change is the part that takes my breath away
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Each year around this time we all anticipate the arrival of Spring for real.
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There has been a noticeable lack of bees in and around the garden and farm. What can we do about it?
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At Plaw Hatch we run a closed herd of cattle. This means that we don’t buy in cattle and the herd regenerates itself.
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Joining Plaw Hatch Farm around 6 months ago, it was my intention to learn more about how high quality, nourishing food is grown through the practice of biodynamic agriculture.
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One of the key aims of Biodynamic farming is education. Every year we get a number of students (age 15+) from German Waldorf schools on work experience. We have limited accommodation onsite, so if you or someone you know has a spare room locally and you are enthusiastic about encouraging the next generation of farmers, please get in touch, we’d really appreciation your support.
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It’s early in the new year but that means in the garden we are slowly starting up. Over the last few weeks, I have made a plan where the whole season is written down and I can see when to sow what. Lots to look forward to!
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Almost everything from the growing year of 2022 is being harvested which means it’s a good moment to look back and share some ups and downs.
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At the heart of the farm, walked past by many and yet noticed by few, clear water rises up from the depths of the earth and flows forth, nourishing plant, animal and human alike.
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As many of you may know, I love food. I still get very excited by the produce coming from the Plaw Hatch garden and never more so than at this time of year. My summer suppers are variations on a theme but almost always involve courgettes, beans and tomatoes. These are my favourites.
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Biodynamic flower bunches from the Plaw Hatch garden will now be a weekly feature in the shop on Thursdays during summer.
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May sees increasing growth in the garden. The cucumbers, tomatoes, peas and beans are picking up speed, and even the sweet peas with their tough start to the year are catching up.
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The topic of packaging is not the most exhilarating one in our work here on the farm but it is an essential part of it. It is also one of the things that causes most frustration and head scratching.
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The winter months give us some time to dream and make plans for the growing season ahead. I love to dream about flowers.
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The garden starts up slowly in January. At the beginning of the month it is still dark, but I’m definitely starting to notice the difference as we approach February. The days are getting longer and we have already started with sowing.
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Simply put, everything has to start from somewhere; be it the beginning of the universe or growing blueberries somewhere in that universe!
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It is the time of year to slow down, take a breath, and change into a gear that isn’t full on.
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Our 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.