JOURNAL
Seasonal news, updates and goings-on around Daylesford.
Why is organic farming better? Spotlight on our organic cattle, dairy & Creamery
Organic farming is about working with nature, rather than against it. The UK’s dairy industry has been scrutinised over the poor treatment of animals, unethical methods of production and the exhaustion of land. At the same time, demand for milk is increasing and it’s important to know the differences between organic milk and regular milk […]
Planting bulbs – a step-by-step guide
Our new range of garden flower bulbs is inspired by the organic Cutting Garden on our farm. The curated selection includes our favourite varieties of narcissi, tulips, hyacinths, muscari, snowdrops, amaryllis and fritillaries, offering a choice of stunning flower sizes, shapes, colours and fragrances. Garden bulbs last longer than cut flowers and because you can […]
Thanking our Great British Organic Farmers
After an extraordinary start to the year and amid concerns about an impending climate crisis, Organic September is a timely opportunity to reflect on what the global pandemic has taught us and how we might be able to move forwards. We are more thankful than ever for those who work so hard to feed the […]
The Beauty of Organic Certification – Think About your Skin
As demand for ethical skincare and natural, organic beauty products that are free from “nasties” grows, it is wise to be wary of the way many of these products are marketed and labelled. “Natural” and “organic” have become the latest buzzwords, yet the usage of these terms is not currently regulated in relation to cosmetics. […]