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Sissinghurst Castle Gardens & Farmers Markets Sissinghurst Castle Gardens & Farmers Market
Sissinghurst Castle has a regular Farmers’ Market held on the ‘Plain’, at the very heart of the ancient farm, and directly outside the entrance to the world-famous National Trust gardens. Surrounded by the Elizabethan and Victorian buildings, visitors to the market can also enjoy the Granary Restaurant, Gift Shop, Garden Shop and 450 acres of farm […]
Help a Hedgehog
Five simple steps to transform gardens into ‘hedgehog havens’. The five tips for creating a hedgehog haven in your garden are: Let areas of garden grow wild to mimic hedgehogs’ natural habitat Provide shelter in the colder months through logs piles and compost heaps Use garden chemicals such as slug pellets carefully or preferably not […]
Kent Farmers Markets
Refresh your food shop with a trip to a Farmers’ Market this week www.kentfarmersmarkets.org.uk Kent Farmers Markets Association Kent’s Farmers’ Markets provide outlets for over 400 talented and dedicated producers and farmers to sell their produce directly to you. Meet the producers and find out how products are made. Find really fresh and nutritious seasonal […]
East Sussex Farmers’ markets
East Sussex Farmers’ markets East Sussex has a growing number of farmers’ markets selling fresh, local produce including vegetables, meat, fish, seafood, herbs and flowers. Battle 3rd Saturday of every month, 9am to 1pm Battle Abbey Green Phone: 01797 222875 or 07952 470537 Brede every Friday, 10am to 12 noon Brede Village Hall Phone: 01424 […]
A Short History of Sussex Trug Making by John Carnell
My trugs are completely hand made as they were originally many years ago and I have been making, teaching and demonstrating this process for over 20 years. I cleave the panels out of white willow. The chestnut is done the same way and is used for the handles and frames. These are all shaped with […]
Hop Garlands for Decoration from Hukins Hops
Hukins Hops is a fourth generation family farm specialising in hop bines for decoration. Our hop farm is based in Kent where the growing of hop garlands forms an iconic part of our local landscape and heritage. HOP GARLANDS AT HOME At the end of a long British summer, hanging our dried or fresh hop bines will bring […]
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