Fruit Hill Farm

It's hard to believe October is already here! While there's still plenty to harvest from the garden, theres also a few crops you can plant and sow now.

Soil testing in Autumn, just after the main growing season, provides a clear picture of nutrient levels and pH status after plants have absorbed their share.

Welcome to our monthly roundup of growing and farming events! Each month, we'll bring you a curated list of upcoming events happening around the country, including farm walks, workshops, courses, and talks. Our aim is to spread the word about events that can help you deepen your knowledge, enhance your skills, and connect with fellow enthusiasts in the world of...

Bokashi composting is an anaerobic fermentation process that converts kitchen waste into a nutrient-rich soil conditioner.

Cabbage White Butterflies can be a significant pest for gardeners growing brassicas like cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. They lay their eggs on the undersides of the leaves and the resulting caterpillars voraciously feed on the plants, causing significant damage.

Benefits of variety rich pastures and how to choose the right seed mixture.

Companion planting is the practice of strategically pairing different plants together to create a mutually beneficial environment.

Seaweed one of the richest plants on our earth: minerals, trace elements, vitamins - even natural growth promoters have been discovered in seaweed. This is what makes seaweed so valuable for us and equally for animals and plants.

A soil conditioner, or soil amendment, is a substance or material added to soil to improve its physical properties and fertility, enhancing plant growth and health

Aphids, those tiny, sap-sucking insects, are one of the most common pests gardeners encounter. Understanding these pests and employing organic control methods can help maintain a healthy garden ecosystem without resorting to harmful chemicals.