CSA farms get together at regional gathering in Cornwall

We had a brilliant day connecting, learning and sharing about all aspects of food growing at the CSA Network UK gathering in Cornwall.

Big thanks to hosts Soul Farm and fellow participants Goonown Growers, Bosavern Community Farm, Tamm Field Farm, Community Roots Cornwall, and Lazy Meadow Vegan Farm.

Volunteers plant extra hedging to protect veg crops and increase biodiversity

Our volunteer growers have planted more than 40 metres of native hedging on our site at Treraven Farm and mulched it with a thick layer of woodchip. The extra hedgerows will protect our soil and veg crops from damaging winds while providing food and shelter for a wide variety of wildlife.

The hedging mixture is mainly hawthorn interspersed with plenty of hazel, bird cherry, dog rose, field maple and crab apple. It’ll have a long flowering period to attract pollinators followed by nutritious haws, hips, fruits and nuts.

Big thanks to volunteers Alex, Bryony, Charlotte, Claire, Francesca, Jo, Mark, Susan and Steve.

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Our annual Apple Day at Treraven Farm

We had such fun and made vast quantities of apple juice for everyone to take home.

Best-ever annual Apple Day at Camel CSA

First polytunnel up and running at Treraven Farm

A  gargantuan effort’s gone into completing the first polytunnel at our relocation site at Treraven Farm, Wadebridge. Lead grower Mark Norman headed a large team of volunteers who got stuck in digging trenches, constructing the frame and securing the cover.

Grateful thanks to growers Mark N, Bridget and Ann plus volunteers Andy, Becky, Bob, Charlotte, Danny, Darren, Finn, Frank, Janet, Kiefer, Mark M, Mary, Nicky, Spencer, Stepper, Stewart and Trina for a brilliant team effort.

The tunnel’s now been planted up with tomatoes and aubergines, using the lasagna method of cultivation.

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It’s time to… harvest our Halloween pumpkins

What a relief! Our growers and volunteers managed to harvest the Halloween pumpkins in the calm between the Atlantic storms. Big thanks to Bridget, Charlotte, Helen, Mark M, Mark N, Stepper and Toby.

It’s time to… make gallons of apple juice to share

Ever tasted fresh hand-pressed apple juice? We made plenty to sample and take home on our Apple Day.  Thanks to everyone who got together at our community event on the annual CSA Network UK Open Day.

Golden nugget squashes enjoying a drop of welcome rain

Green tomato chutney all ready for the veg boxes

We’ve made 100 jars this year. We like to minimize waste and make the most of seasonal vegetable gluts.

Camel CSA launches brand new polo shirts

Expert growers Bridget and Mark show off our new, branded polo shirts. Why don’t you buy one? They’re tough and practical. Email info@camel-csa.org.uk or phone/text  01208 420014 for prices and sizes.