ST GILES FARM

St Giles Farm is a small farm on the western escarpment of the New Forest. It is set in the National Park, a short distance away from the open Forest with its unique landscape of heath and grassland, woods and marsh, its internationally important wildlife habitats and rich cultural history. The farm boasts a beautiful view of Hampton Ridge, a high point in the New Forest, which - combined with the wide horizon and a big sky - is spectacular to look at in every season... There is also a garden area where, until recently, we grew seasonal vegetables, fruit and flowers. We are now dedicating this area to growing open-pollinated vegetables seeds, thereby contributing to the availability of seeds that have not been tampered with by hybridisation and biotechnology. We also grow old grain varieties of wheat, oat and rye... The soil beneath our feet is our greatest asset, and great care is taken with building soil fertility. We make compost from the manure of our animals and sow species-rich..

Primary location: Fordingbridge United Kingdom