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Sat24Feb202410 am - 3 pmWalled Garden, Hardwick Estate
Tired of your winter roots in weekly boxes? Or maybe you are intrigued about quirky veg in your local shop? Come and taste a different way. Learn how to transform boring roots into vibrant goodies, full of healthy bacteria, flavour and zest!
At Tolhurst Organic farm we only grow organic fruit and veg and yesss, winter may feel a bit too ... rooty. But not when you make these ferments!
This event is a hands-on workshop learning about food & (non-alcoholic) drink fermentation. Participants will learn about different starters. Will get introduced to the theory of good and bad bacteria and how different home media can support our aims in fermentation. Everyone will be invited to taste various fermented fruit and veg. Practical activity will include shredding and chopping seasonal veg, adding herbs and mixing for shared lot, to take home. Please bring 1.5-2 litres containers with firm lids, to avoid spilling on your way back. A sumtuous home-made lunch made with fermented and seasonal veg from the farm is included in the price. Participants are asked to bring their own knives and aprons, but we will supply if needed.
The workshop will be held in our well-lit and wood burner heated Packing Shed, which has a commercial kitchen for food and refreshments. Parking is free and available on-site.
Book your ticket HERE
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Sat27Apr202410 am - 2 pmHardwick Estate, Lin's VegShed, Tolhurst Organic Farm
Farm walk for growers, farmers and general public, guided by Iain Tolhurst This year we are planning four dedicated farm walks, allowing everybody to plan ahead and choose the best option - APRIL, JULY, SEPTEMBER AND DECEMBER.
After the publishing of George Monbiot's latest book Regenesis, where a whole chapter Fruitful is dedicated to our farm, as a happy solution to the problems described, we have received multiple requests for visits.
Tolhurst Organic is a working farm, and visits are possible by appointment only, or as part of organised events. Hence this farm walk, dedicated to Stockfree Organic, soil, woodchip and everything else we set up to produce healthy vegan and organic "veganic" food.
Bring suitable clothes and shoes for a 3.5 hours farm walk. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the walk, at the farm. Tea and coffee will be provided.
Dogs are allowed on lead and under owners' supervision.
Cars can be parked in our Farm Shop car park.
Limited places. Order your ticket at Eventbrite
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Sat04May202410 am - 2 pmWalled Garden, Hardwick Estate
After the publishing of George Monbiot's latest book Regenesis, where a whole chapter Fruitful is dedicated to our farm, as a happy solution to the problems described, we have received multiple requests for visits.
Tolhurst Organic is a working farm, and visits are possible by appointment only, or as part of organised events. Hence this farm walk, dedicated to Stockfree Organic, soil, woodchip and everything else we set up to produce healthy vegan and organic "veganic" food.
Bring suitable clothes and shoes for a 3.5 hours farm walk. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the walk, at the farm. Tea and coffee will be provided.
Dogs are allowed on lead and under owners' supervision.
Cars can be parked in our Farm Shop car park.
REFUND POLICY Refunds are possible up to 7 days prior to event, minus Eventbrite fees. Eventbrite’s fees are non-refundable, so they won't be returned to the ticket buyer unless the event is cancelled, or if the buyer requests a refund for a duplicate charge within 7 days of purchase.
Book here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/858874405467?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Sun09Jun202412NOON - 4PMWalled Garden, Hardwick Estate
Open Day at the farm for customers, local community and beyond!The Strawberry Fayre returns at the farm!. We will be offering all things strawberry, for all customers, local community and beyond.
Get ready for a day of sumptuous strawberry sweets, strawberry ice cream, salads, soups and other delicacies! All vegetarian with Vegan options!
Pick Your Own, weather and crop permitting. Children's entertainment.
Craft stalls, licensed bar and free workshops for everyone!
We also have a vintage book for sale "Growing Strawberries Organically", written by Iain Tolhurst in 1986.
Entry is £7.50 per adult by prior booking HERE and £10.00 at the gate, but no guarantee (admission stops at 450 people), children under 12 come free.
Parking is 5-10 minute, picturesque walk away, so wear practical footwear! Disabled parking is available at the site entrance. Folk may drop off elderly / less mobile friends and family at the entrance but must then go back to park car in the designated field.
This is a farm-based event, so appropriate wear and shoes are needed. Beware of stinging insects and nettles, be ready to embrace the real countryside!
Well behaved dogs on lead accepted.
Information for stall holders: if you wish to sell your goods at the Fayre, please send us an email
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Sat29Jun202410 am - 2 pmWalled Garden, Hardwick Estate
After the publishing of George Monbiot's latest book Regenesis, where a whole chapter Fruitful is dedicated to our farm, as a happy solution to the problems described, we have received multiple requests for visits.Tolhurst Organic is a working farm, and visits are possible by appointment only, or as part of organised events. Hence this farm walk, dedicated to Stockfree Organic, soil, woodchip and everything else we set up to produce healthy vegan and organic "veganic" food.
Bring suitable clothes and shoes for a 3.5 hours farm walk. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the walk, at the farm. Tea and coffee will be provided.
Dogs are allowed on lead and under owners' supervision.
Cars can be parked in our Farm Shop car park.
REFUND POLICY Refunds are possible up to 7 days prior to event, minus Eventbrite fees. Eventbrite’s fees are non-refundable, so they won't be returned to the ticket buyer unless the event is cancelled, or if the buyer requests a refund for a duplicate charge within 7 days of purchase.
Book your tickets HERE
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Sat03Aug202410 am - 3 pmWalled Garden, Hardwick Estate
Too much veg in weekly boxes? Or on your plot? Or maybe you are intrigued about quirky veg in your local shop? Come and taste a different way. Learn how to transform essential fruit and veg into vibrant goodies, full of healthy bacteria, flavour and zest!At Tolhurst Organic farm we only grow organic fruit and veg and yesss, summer may feel a bit too ... hot. But not when you make these cooling ferments!
This event is a hands-on workshop learning about food & (non-alcoholic) drink fermentation. Participants will learn about different starters. Will get introduced to the theory of good and bad bacteria and how different home media can support our aims in fermentation. Everyone will be invited to taste various fermented fruit and veg. Practical activity will include harvesting, shredding and chopping seasonal veg, adding herbs and mixing for shared lot, to take home. Please bring 1.5-2 litres containers with firm lids, to avoid spilling on your way back. A sumptuous home-made lunch made with fermented and seasonal veg from the farm is included in the price. Participants are asked to bring their own knives and aprons, but we will supply if needed.
The workshop will be held in our Packing Shed, which has a commercial kitchen for food and refreshments. Parking is free and available on-site. Discounts of £10 apply for repeat workshop customers, Hardwick residents and Tolhurst Organic farm events visitors. See details here
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Sat21Sep202410 am - 3 pmWalled Garden, Hardwick Estate
Too much in your your veg in weekly boxes? Or maybe you are ithinking about storing away some goodness for cold winter days? Come and taste a different way. Learn how to transform essential fruit and veg into vibrant goodies, full of healthy bacteria, flavour and zest!
At Tolhurst Organic farm we only grow organic fruit and veg and yesss, autumn may feel a bit too ... full. But not when you make these tasty ferments to take you through winter!
This event is a hands-on workshop learning about food & (non-alcoholic) drink fermentation. Participants will learn about different starters. Will get introduced to the theory of good and bad bacteria and how different home media can support our aims in fermentation. Everyone will be invited to taste various fermented fruit and veg. Practical activity will include harvesting, shredding and chopping seasonal veg, adding herbs and mixing for shared lot, to take home. Please bring 1.5-2 litres containers with firm lids, to avoid spilling on your way back. A sumptuous home-made lunch made with fermented and seasonal veg from the farm is included in the price. Participants are asked to bring their own knives and aprons, but we will supply if needed.
SIGN UP HERE. Discounts apply for repeat customers, Hardwick residents and farm events visitors.
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Fri27Sep2024Sun29Sep2024Walled Garden, Hardwick Estate
Cultivating skills & knowledge within the organic growing community. The annual gathering of growers.The Organic Growers Gathering is for small scale fruit, vegetable, herb and flower growers to land workers, crafters and purveyors of folk music.Whether you’re a weathered master of the soil or a new entrant gaining experience seeding your ideas, there is something here for everyone. Expect lots of practical sessions and break out spaces. We gather to network, skill share, build community, discover, and learn.We are building a resilient food and farming network. As we work on our farms and the land, we must have moments where we can connect and share our knowledge. As big corps circle all around us in both weather and political extremes, we must collectivise our love of soil and nature. We root for each other, to watch each other grow.To create a viable future, we invite the young ones into our growing event, as they will be our future farmers. Sowing seeds whilst they are young. Find the ‘Young Growers Plot’ where there will be practical, fun and inspirational landy workshops. We encourage thinking about the next generation becoming knowledgable at healthy land-based activities.We are keen to grow alliances between farming networks and platform growers voices for a more resilient community farming future, as part of a ripening food and land justice movement.As members of Hardwick Estate, where organic agriculture has been encouraged and nurtured, the farmers, growers, businesses, projects, crafters and residents here will welcome you onto this land we share.The gathering is hosted at Tolhurst Organic CIC, one of the longest-running organic farms in the UK renowned for pioneering, ethical stockfree organic standards.OGG Partners:
The Organic Growers Alliance www.organicgrowersalliance.co.uk
Ooooby www.ooooby.com
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Sat05Oct202410 am - 2 pmWalled Garden, Hardwick Estate
After the publishing of George Monbiot's latest book Regenesis, where a whole chapter Fruitful is dedicated to our farm, as a happy solution to the problems described, we have received multiple requests for visits.Tolhurst Organic is a working farm, and visits are possible by appointment only, or as part of organised events. Hence this farm walk, dedicated to Stockfree Organic, soil, woodchip and everything else we set up to produce healthy vegan and organic "veganic" food.
Bring suitable clothes and shoes for a 3.5 hours farm walk. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the walk, at the farm. Tea and coffee will be provided.
Dogs are allowed on lead and under owners' supervision.
Cars can be parked in our Farm Shop car park.
REFUND POLICY Refunds are possible up to 7 days prior to event, minus Eventbrite fees. Eventbrite’s fees are non-refundable, so they won't be returned to the ticket buyer unless the event is cancelled, or if the buyer requests a refund for a duplicate charge within 7 days of purchase.
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Sat07Dec202410 am - 2 pmWalled Garden, Hardwick Estate
After the publishing of George Monbiot's latest book Regenesis, where a whole chapter Fruitful is dedicated to our farm, as a happy solution to the problems described, we have received multiple requests for visits.Tolhurst Organic is a working farm, and visits are possible by appointment only, or as part of organised events. Hence this farm walk, dedicated to Stockfree Organic, soil, woodchip and everything else we set up to produce healthy vegan and organic "veganic" food.
Bring suitable clothes and shoes for a 3.5 hours farm walk. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the walk, at the farm. Tea and coffee will be provided.
Dogs are allowed on lead and under owners' supervision.
Cars can be parked in our Farm Shop car park.
REFUND POLICY Refunds are possible up to 7 days prior to event, minus Eventbrite fees. Eventbrite’s fees are non-refundable, so they won't be returned to the ticket buyer unless the event is cancelled, or if the buyer requests a refund for a duplicate charge within 7 days of purchase.
