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.
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 […]
Blue Fig Deli
The brainchild of Janie, Blue Fig Deli is a small, independent producer. Janie has been a chef for over 35 years, starting her career in Michelin starred restaurants in London and […]
Autumn at the Barn
Harvest Season As Autumn takes hold and temperatures begin to fall, along with the leaves, we’ve been busy harvesting what remains of our summer glut and prepping the beds for […]
What we took from the Oxford Real Farming Conference
At the beginning of January, 5 members of the Tuppenny team attended the Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC). This alternative farming conference is in its 15th year, and brings together […]
How plants can foster hope and trust in us all
This month, we hear from our Social and Therapeutic Horticulture lead, Jane. She tells us how plants can foster hope and trust in us all. Jane’s story When I initially […]
Accessible raised bed for our Social Therapeutic Horticulture project
Over the last six months, the Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) programme has been working on a long term project to create an accessible raised bed that can be used by clients […]
Head Gardener, Helen, tells us about August in the garden
Thanks to donations and kindness from local companies, essential repairs have been carried out to our water tank at Tuppenny Barn.
Rainwater harvesting makes a splash
Thanks to donations and kindness from local companies, essential repairs have been carried out to our water tank at Tuppenny Barn.
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.
