This month, we hear from our Social and Therapeutic Horticulture lead, Jane. She tells us how plants can foster hope and trust in us all. Jane’s story When I initially made the career move from psychiatry to horticulture, people often signalled their understanding with the words “plants don’t answer back”....
Over the last six months, the Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) programme has been working on a long term project to create an accessible raised bed that can be used by clients with physical challenges. We were awarded a generous donation from The Finnis Scott Foundation and purchased the specially...
What are we cropping in the field at the moment? Well, in short, plenty! Tomatoes of every shape, colour and size, cucumbers (including the round, yellow Crystal Lemon variety), chillis, sweet peppers, courgettes, beetroot, leeks, chard, a range of kales, kaibroc (a cross between broccoli and Chinese kale which crops...
Good evening all, today I have spent most of the day cutting flowers as we have a large wake tomorrow and am keen that we honour the lady whose life is being celebrated by making the centre look its best. We have some pretty dahlias ready for cutting and...
Newsletter sent: 08/08/2021 Good evening all, if we needed evidence at Tuppenny Barn of the seasons changing, you only need to look at our orchard. There are plums already ripe for picking and our apple harvest is also beginning to come online. Traditionally these fruits are generally only ripening...
December 11, 2017 – December 11, 2017 Main Road Map and Directions | Register Description: A nature-themed after-school club for 4-11 year olds. This month we’ll be learning about evergreen species and making our own wreaths to take home, using natural materials for Tuppenny Barn. £5 per child. Register
December 2, 2017 – December 2, 2017 Map and Directions | Register Description: Join Maggie’s relaxed and friendly workshop to create a truly unique natural wreath to complement your Christmas decorations. Then take said handmade wreath home, to proudly hang on your front door. All materials and refreshments provided. Please...
December 2, 2017 – December 2, 2017 Map and Directions | Register Description: Join Maggie’s relaxed and friendly workshop to create a truly unique natural wreath to complement your Christmas decorations. Then take said handmade wreath home, to proudly hang on your front door! All materials and refreshments provided. Please...
November 24, 2017 – November 24, 2017 Main Road Map and Directions | Register Description: Come along and making your own handmade porcelain Christmas decorations and get into the Christmas spirit, with a glass of wine to help you along! No prior knowledge required, and it’s very easy and fun...
November 17, 2017 – November 17, 2017 Map and Directions | Register Description: These sessions are especially for pre-school children and their parents, to have fun with nature-themed craft and play activities. Costs £5 per child, includes a drink and a cake per child. Pop-up café selling homemade cake and...
