The first strawberries of the 2013 season have set. This means the blossom has turned to fruit, albeit teeny tiny berries. Now they just need some sunshine and rain to ...
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First strawberry blossoms of 2013
We’re pleased to find these Elsanta strawberry plants covered in blossom after the warm bank holiday weekend! We hope this crop will be ready mid-June or earlier if the good weather persists. We’ve brought these fruiting season of these Elsanta strawberry plants early by covering them with fleece throughout spring. Sign up to our email newsletter [...]
Late spring on the farm
The farm has suddenly burst into life and the fields are lush and green. It’s a busy and exciting time of year as the crops get ready for their impending fruit season. Fruit season 2013 So far this year, everything is running about two weeks later than normal, which would mean the fruit will be [...]
Early spring: a farm in hibernation
The calendar says it’s spring, the clocks have changed, and even the nights are drawing out. But looking at the farm you’d be forgiven for thinking that winter is still firmly with us. Being a farmer in the UK has its special challenges but this decade has had a particularly bizarre collection of spring weather: [...]
Raspberry sauce and flourless chocolate cake
This light raspberry sauce makes a great companion to anything from your breakfast yoghurt to the dense, fudgy flourless chocolate cake which we tried it with. The raspberry sauce cuts through the density of the flourless chocolate cake - so even those who are going gluten-free or paleo can enjoy a indulgent dessert! This sauce is a [...]
Winter on the farm
The only fruit we have at this time of year is frozen in the farm shop, but there’s still plenty to keep us busy! The to-do lists include pruning, planting and maintenance, so whenever the sun shines (or at least, when it doesn’t rain), we’re out on the field. The wet weather this winter continues [...]
What happens in the winter?
The pick your own summer fruit has finished for 2012 but you can still have your taste of summer! The farm shop opens daily, stocked with freshly frozen fruit and local produce. The farm keeps us busy throughout the winter, with pruning, planting and maintenance tasks – read our fruit grower’s diary for more information on [...]
Lemon curd and blackcurrant cake
This is a zingy and moist cake, the tart blackcurrants and sweet, creamy lemon curd complementing each other well. I’ve attempted this a couple of times now: the first time, I mistakenly poured all the lemon juice into the mixture instead of reserving it for the drizzle. It wasn’t a complete disaster as it was [...]
Crop update: Sweet corn is ready
It’s a peaceful time of year on the farm, with the fruit all finished and the pickers retired for the year. Despite that, there’s still plenty to keep us busy on the farm, albeit at a less pressured pace than at the height of the season. We’ll update the website and Facebook page throughout the [...]
Raspberry clafoutis
Clafoutis is a rich fruit pancake, baked in the oven and served warm. It’s traditionally made with black cherries and originates from the Limousin area in France. This version of the recipe uses frozen raspberries, so is great for making year-round. The recipe was recommended to us by a customer, Jackie Keeble, as a simple and [...]
Crop update: From field to freezer
And just like that, it seems the pick your own fruit season is all but finished for another year. Hopefully you’ve stocked up your freezers so you can continue to enjoy the fruit until the next picking season begins. If not, don’t worry – we have! Pop into the farm shop anytime from now until [...]
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