Blog

  • VISIT OUR AWARD-WINNING FARM SHOP THIS BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND

    You'll have a great family day out at Oakchurch Farm Shop.   If it’s not grown on our own farm or hand made by our cooks in the Oakchurch kitchen ...
  • NATIONAL NESTBOX WEEK - 14th - 21st FEBRUARY 2022.

    "Here at the home of National Nestbox Week we’re spreading the word that Britain’s birds need lots more safe, secure places to call home and raise...
  • Looking After Your Lawns And More

    The sounds and scents of June garden gladden our hearts as we leave one of the coldest and wettest Mays behind us.  The grass is green, the sun is...
  • Getting your garden ready for spring!

    Signs of spring’s imminent arrival are everywhere. Catkins are out, buds in hedgerows are swelling and colourful patches of early spring flowering bulbs are a welcoming sight. Our horticulturalist, Jane Gillespie shares with us her top tips on getting your garden ready for spring. 
  • Setting up a Hedgehog House

    There are fewer hedgehogs present in our wildlife every year. Our urban gardens restrict their movement and foraging options. Tidy lawns and drivew...
  • Caring for Succulents

    Succulents and cacti are trendy additions to the home; their vibrant colouring and interesting shapes brighten up any room, and they are easy to care for.
  • May Gardening Advice

    Cow-parsley-lined and Hawthorn-blossom-filled hedgerows with Bluebells at their feet, hello to the dreamy days of May! This month’s list of gardening jobs is overwhelmingly endless so here are the top 10 on mine: