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RSPB “Big wild sleepout event” at Wytham Woods

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July 26, 2013

RSPB “Big wild sleepout event” at Wytham Woods (Wytham…

What's in season - July

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July 26, 2013

Tomatoes are one of our favourite summer crops, lasting usually…

Events

Why Biodiversity Matters

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July 26, 2013

Food monotony is not only boring, it's risky. A new video from…

Events: Tolhurst Organic Open Day, Sunday 18 August, 2pm - 5pm

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July 16, 2013

Once a year, we open our gates to all customers, their families,…

Recipes

Recipe of the month - July

Scurvy returns among children with diets 'worse than in the war’

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July 12, 2013

Wartime diseases are returning to Britain because some children…

Wake up to the danger of slug pesticides

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July 11, 2013

Last month, it was revealed that levels of a toxic pesticide…

Recipes

What's in season

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June 26, 2013

June 2013 So, summer is officially with us and we have seen…

Harvest

Tolly’s ramble on spuds and birds...

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June 26, 2013

Waiting for the first of any crop to harvest is a bit like…

Keep fruit and vegetables in daylight to boost nutrients

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June 24, 2013

Fruits and vegetables should not be stored in the fridge or a…

Latest News

What Makes for a Successful Organic Farm?February 13, 2019 - 5:59 pm
The farm is primarily shaped and built by the farmer, this has to be the biggest influence, more than any physical features that the farm may possess. All farms have positive and negative attributes and the farmer’s role is to enhance the positive and reduce the negative. The farmer’s perception as to what is + […]
WE ARE HIRING!February 7, 2019 - 9:57 am
Job Description 2019 Seasonal Field Grower April – November 2019 Background This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to work and learn about stock free organic principles of field-scale food production at an award winning long-established horticultural farm in South Oxfordshire, UK. We are situated in a beautiful part of the country, with […]
Little Gem and Sweet Dumpling SquashesJanuary 24, 2019 - 3:24 pm
This trailing Little Gem squash produces many cricket ball sized, dark green fruits. Dark orange, sweet flesh. Best for stuffing with rice and vegetables or sweet rice pudding. Sweet Dumpling winter squash are a round dainty perfect single serving size. It has a very sweet, tender golden orange […]
IT’S A FIVE!January 24, 2019 - 1:38 pm
Our farm catering kitchen has passed the annual inspection and the rating has been upgraded from 4 to 5, highest score. We always care for our customers’ safety and offer the freshest possible ingredients in our vegan and vegetarian cooking. We can host and cater for groups of students, farmers and growers, international visitors and […]