Category Archives: grow your own

Managing existing resources for a greener future

Whilst the world scrambles to switch to electric vehicles to save our planet failing to consider the impact of mining for lithium and cobalt. Perhaps the bigger question should be how we plan to deliver this extra demand on our failing National Grid when demand outstrips our capacity to supply. Significantly new builds should haveContinueContinue reading “Managing existing resources for a greener future”

7 Key Values To Developing A Successful Business

In this, our 15th year of running our Farm Stay Business, we would like to share some of the values which have contributed to our success and our business having a sustainable future. For more information on booking a farm stay with us please visit: Accommodation Options Say yes We are not conditioned to agreeContinueContinue reading “7 Key Values To Developing A Successful Business”

Oven-Dried Tomatoes

Sun-Dried Tomatoes without the sun. With the tomato season nearly upon us, we wanted to share this way of extending your summer whilst intensifying the flavour. Simple 4 step recipe: Cut Tomatoes lengthways and place on parchment paper wet side up onto a baking traySprinkle with Sea Salt take care, not to overdo as tomatoesContinueContinue reading “Oven-Dried Tomatoes”

Calendula The Poor Man’s Saffron

Calendula – The Poor Man’s Saffron – Calendula Officinalis comes under the genus Calendula, belonging to the family Asteraceae. It is known commonly as pot marigold, ruddles, common marigold, garden marigold, English marigold, or Scottish marigold. Method Pick the flowers in their prime and leave to dry on newspaper, remove dried petals, can then beContinueContinue reading “Calendula The Poor Man’s Saffron”

Growing your way out of Covid-19

Whilst the UK is in lockdown amidst this our biggest battle outside of wartime, here too at Oaks Barn Farm we are self-isolating to prevent the further spread of this virus and reduce the impact on our struggling NHS. This need not be all bad news, it is spring and the perfect chance to getContinueContinue reading “Growing your way out of Covid-19”

Oaks Barn Farm Pumpkin Soup

Winter Warmer Pumpkin Soup Ingredients * 2 tbsp olive oil * 2 onion finely chopped * 1kg pumpkin ), peeled, deseeded and chopped into chunks * 4 red chillies de seed and finely chopped * 700ml vegetable stock or chicken stock * 1 pot of reduced fat creme fresh Method Heat 2 tbsp olive oilContinueContinue reading “Oaks Barn Farm Pumpkin Soup”

Growing your Twitter account organically

Growing your Twitter account organically helps you connect with people who like your business and what you post.You get fewer ghost accounts following you.Your followers are more likely to share your content through mutual interest.Like-minded accounts will have followers who will also like your content so every retweet has the potential to reach more thanContinueContinue reading “Growing your Twitter account organically”

Digital Thermometer

Purchased the ThermoPro TP60S Digital Wireless Remote Thermo-hygrometer, for monitoring our greenhouse temperature. Device can be used on its own or as in our case, we purchased an additional sensor ( up to 3 can be added). The device records Max and Min Temperature and Humidity %, the display also records the temperature and humidityContinueContinue reading “Digital Thermometer”

Upcycled Cold Frame from old Fridge Freezer

Last week our Samsung American Fridge freezer broke just 6 years old and just beyond it’s 5 year warrantee. As there were faults on the motherboard and potentially a leak which could not be repaired plus the motor sounded odd reluctantly we purchased a new one. The internals of the fridge were all in goodContinueContinue reading “Upcycled Cold Frame from old Fridge Freezer”