With the help of neighbour and his mini digger we planted 28 apple trees in the steeper part of the small field.
It took about an hour to dig 28 holes with a mini digger which otherwise would have probably taken two of us all day. We then planted Locally grown Cornish Heritage apple trees from Tim Pickles of Lower Killogorick. For more information about Cornish Heritage apples trees phone Tim on 01579 321570.
In each hole we put a bucket full of well composted farm yard manure that was kindly supplied by our neighbour at Penbugle Farm.
Today we planted:
3x Pascoe's Pippin (M26 mid/late Desert)
3x Collogett Pippin (MM111 mid season Cooker/Cider)
3x King Byerd (MM111 Desert mid/late)
3x Fairfield (MM106 Dersert second early)
3x Strawberry Pippin (M26 Desert early)
3x Tommy Knight (MM106 Desert/cider late)
3x Polly Whitehair (MM106 late dersert/cooker)
1x Hockings green (M26 Desert/cooker mid to late)
3x Long keeper (MM106 Dersert mid to late)
3x Bread Fruit (M26 Desert/cooker late)
While the mini digger was here this morning it assisted in loading the muckspreader with compost. In total about 10 tons of compost was spread on plot 1 of South Park. Next time it is dry enough (hopefully next weekend) it will be rotavated and we will plant the next lot of broad beans and begin to drill salad, chard, turnips, radish, carrots and beetroot.
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This is your chance to get involved in
THE FUTURE OF TREVALON
Trevalon is 16.5 acres of farmland near Herodsfoot. It is south facing with small fields surrounded by mature hedges. There is a stream, woodland, springs, ponds, orchard, vegetable plots and grassland. It is organic certified and is a haven for wildlife.
Currently the land is used to grow fruit and vegetables supplying 80 vegetable boxes a week, delivered to homes in SE Cornwall. We sell four sizes of vegetable box, £6, £10, £13 and £16.
Trevalon now wants to open to the community, and give you the chance to help manage the land, take part in growing your own food on community plots and allotments, and become involved in making Trevalon more sustainable.
This is your chance to become involved in Trevalon Community Supported Agriculture Project (CSA) and create a partnership between the farmer and the community, working together to produce local healthy food at affordable prices.
What are the BENEFITS OF A CSA?
A chance to receive FRESH FOOD from a known local source,
A sense of BELONGING TO A COMMUNITY, an opportunity to CONNECT WITH THE LAND, have access to the farm for EDUCATION, WORK and LEISURE, play an active part in SUPPORTING A LOCAL SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISE.
A Community Cooperative has been formed, called Trevalon Organic Cooperative, The public meeting is a chance to come and find out more and get involved. If you want to put forward ideas and discuss the many possibilities you are invited to join and attend the AGM for members.
Small farms are a valuable part of the local economy and landscape. They need your support. Producing food locally is an important part of creating a sustainable future, reducing food miles and carbon emissions and increasing healthy lifestyles.
Its win win - NOW AND FOR THE FUTURE!
ORDER A VEGBOX or go on the mailing list, email: janice@trevalon.co.uk, telephone: 01579326144, or visit the online shop at trevalon.co.uk.