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 and woodland. The market will … [Read more...]
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 at all. Leave out water and … [Read more...]
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 fruit … [Read more...]
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 882281 Brighton Tuesday to … [Read more...]
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 a draw knife on a workhorse. This whole process I demonstrate at shows and … [Read more...]