The heat has once again provided us with a few challenges last week, not least trying to harvest the berries to freeze or sell. If anyone makes jam and are after some berries, please do let us know. On Friday night, we had a very successful performance of A Midsummers...
What lovely weather we have had this weekend. Just perfect for the wedding couple who had their reception at Tuppenny Barn on Saturday. It does mean that it is bringing on the berries super quick so am appealing for any pickers this week or next to help get our harvest...
It has been a hot and sultry weekend. I had to leave it till late this evening before I could go watering tonight in the polytunnel as it was like a Turkish sauna! The positives of the heat are that it will speed up the growth of our tomatoes and...
I am writing the weekly blog now as I will be at the Stansted Garden Show all day tomorrow and then will have to bring everything back to site so a long day! It has been lovely to see those of you that have visited the show. Do come by...
On this sunny afternoon, I am pleased to report that we had an excellent inspection from the Soil Association Inspector on Tuesday and am very grateful to all my growing team for all their help putting the numerous records together. One of the more positive things to come out of...
Such glorious sunshine today. The much needed rain we had last week and this week with the warmth will be a winning combination for all our plants recently planted into the beds. I am now head down in preparation mode for our annual Soil Association Inspection. For longstanding customers you...
Last week, Abi, our Education Manager, hosted a home-educated group visit to Tuppenny Barn. We are keen to be fully accessible to all groups within the community so it was good to welcome back a group that have a slightly different approach to education. We are delighted to report that...
I am delighted to announce to you all that we have now become a charity. We had official notification late last week with a charity registration number being allocated. In practical terms, this means that we will ensure that our three charitable objectives get the prominence they deserve as well...
This week has been the lead up to the Arts Trail at Tuppenny Barn, culminating in over 300 people coming through our doors this weekend to view the wonderful work by our 6 artists. We are also open all next weekend, including the Bank Holiday, as the last opportunity to...
Wishing all the mothers and grandmothers within our community a very Happy Mother’s Day and hopefully, you will have had some special attention today. Lucy, my daughter, treated me to an early morning breakfast in bed and presented me with a lovely photo album, remembering special moments we had shared...
