Traditionally, people think of apples as either sweet, crisp, and juicy for eating or fluffy and somewhat bitter for baking. But is this thinking stopping us from making the most of HCF apples?
Focus on fruit
Over the last 10 years, the soft fruit crops have grown from a simple bed of rhubarb to a pretty sophisticated set-up with irrigation, cages, and a wide range of varieties producing around a staggering 1300lbs of fruit each year. Find out more about the work of the Soft Fruit team.
Looking back at 2023
See how the crops that we grew in 2023 flourished (or didn't!) and how the growing team felt about the work and results.
Welcoming winter squash
We harvest hundreds of winter squash every year. Find out more about this splendid autumn crop.
Herbilicious!
Our herb garden is flourishing. As well as favourites like rosemary, thyme, and chives, we grow some less well-known herbs. These are hard to find in shops so it's well worth picking some to try next time you're at the farm.
Weather, watering and crops – using water wisely
Andrew Ross explains how much water our crops need in warm weather - possibly much more than you thought!
Uses of rosehips
Our foraging hedges are a rich supply of rosehips. These buds have fantastic properties and can be used in many ways.
2020 squashes
Squashes are popular, versatile crops at Highbridge Community Farm and usually perform well for us. Let's take a closer look at the four varieties that we grew this year and share some tips on making them last after they've been picked.