Welcome to
the Tuppenny
Barn blog
This space will give you an insight into
life at Tuppenny Barn. We will share
ideas, project and news.
What Growth Really Means
In my first month at Tuppenny Barn, I was struck by how much goes on here. The gardens, the shop, the volunteers and the many visitors through our gates all […]
Cyril’s Soap Shed
The name itself is a nod to our roots. Cyril was Catherine’s grandad, a much loved local character with a shed at the bottom of his field where neighbours would […]
First Impressions
Andrew, our new CEO, reflects on his first month at the helm of Tuppenny Barn.
The Business of Sustainability Podcast with Maggie Haynes
Future Plus is a unique company providing solutions to measure, manage and communicate sustainability within small to medium sized companies. Tuppenny Barn CEO Maggie imparted some invaluable ideas drawing on her […]
The Deer Project
The Deer Project is a conservation-led initiative based in Petworth, West Sussex, created by Ben Marks. Ben is focused on ethically managing wild fallow deer to restore balance to local […]
Susanna & Daughters
Susana & Daughters is a small, sustainable family business based on the Cowdray Estate, committed to producing natural, wholesome foods with integrity and respect for the land. We specialise in […]
Our New Year update
News from the field… A Grey Wagtail was spotted in the middle of the pond on the cut stump of a reed. It’s been added it to our growing list […]
Bread Addiction
Bread Addiction is a Southsea based Artisan bakery. They believe in a traditional way of making bread; using only Flour, Water and Sea salt. Their range includes beautiful flakey pastries and […]
Pure Cariad
Pure Cariad candles and diffusers are designed to have as little impact on the environment as possible and be kind to you, your family and pets. Packaging for all the […]
Our December Update
Crafty Christmas The last few weeks of November and into December saw the Friday Nature and Nurture group spend some time making festive cards and willow and hay wreaths. It’s an […]
Our November Update
Social Therapeutic Horticulture All three of our Social Therapeutic Horticulture groups (Nature Nurture, Veterans Bloom and Sow and Thrive) enjoyed the dry autumnal weather earlier in the month. This month saw […]
Helen’s magic pest repellent
If you’re plagued by aphids, slugs and snails, give Tuppenny Head Gardener Helen’s super simple garlic spray a go. Your greenhouse or polytunnel will likely smell rather garlicky, but the […]
Transforming Tuppenny Appeal
Tuppenny Barn is transforming! Our plans for a new multi-purpose learning centre, community café and organic shop will help our charity and our community thrive.
60.1%%
Raised so far
Tuppenny Barn are proud to be Soil Association Organic
members campaigning for healthy, humane and sustainable
food, farming and land use.
Tuppenny Barn is a member of the Organic Growers Alliance which is a network of growers, farmers and horticulturalists. The OGA is a peer-to-peer support network run by growers for growers. As well, the OGA is a place to exchange information and learn and it represents its members.
