Feathers ruffled soft,Clucking tales of seeds and worms,Eggs warm in the nest.
Farm Update
Barberry (Berberis): A Prickly but Perfect Plant for Chickens and Gardens
Ever seen a shrub covered in small leaves and tiny thorns, sometimes with bright berries? That’s likely a barberry, or Berberis. While its thorns might seem off-putting, barberry is actually a fantastic plant to have around, especially if you keep chickens or love gardening. Why Chickens Benefit from Barberry Protection from Predators: Barberry’s dense, thorny […]
Bamboo: A Cool Plant for Chickens (and Your Garden!)
Ever seen those tall, swaying stalks of bamboo and wondered what they’re all about? Well, bamboo (especially the Phyllostachys variety) isn’t just cool to look at; it can be a super useful plant to have around, especially if you have chickens or a garden. Why Chickens Love Bamboo Shade and Shelter: Imagine being a chicken […]
Taking on a Marathon Challenge to Bring a Blooming Elephant
Amanda from Fowey River Academy is preparing to push her limits and run the London marathon to raise funds for an exciting new addition to the school farm: a life-sized, fruit and flower-filled elephant sculpture! The farm has become an invaluable resource for students over the past year, providing a nurturing and supportive environment for […]
Arborvitae: A Chicken-Friendly Tree That’s Great for Your Garden!
Have you ever heard of an Arborvitae? It’s a cool-sounding name for a really useful tree (or large shrub) – especially as we have chickens or we want to make our garden awesome. What is an Arborvitae (Thuja)? Arborvitae (pronounced ar-bor-VYE-tee) is a type of evergreen conifer, which means it keeps its leaves (or needles, […]
Aspirations for 2025
It is hard to realise that we started building in January 2024 and this is what we have achieved.In 2025 we want to achieve more.The young people are the primary reason for doing all of this and this year we hope to invite more young people to be involved.
A Bench and Raised Beds
A Big Thank You for Our Budding Garden! We’re bursting with excitement to share the incredible progress in our polytunnel, thanks to the amazing support of LostFest and Fowey River Lions! Their generous donations have enabled our young gardeners to create a truly special space. Our young people have been busy bees, constructing a fantastic […]
The Den is almost finished
Not a whole lot done this week and we head towards Christmas and relaxing. But the den is almost done and we started a path.
Weekly Farm Update
One more week with the young people and then school holidays. This is what we have done this week.
Weekly Farm Update
One more week with the young people and then school holidays. This is what we have done this week.
