FARM JOURNAL
Read Tom’s Journal for updates and thoughts from life on the farm, alongside seasonal recipes inspired by the fresh produce available in our Farm Shop.
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The Return of the Brown Hare
Walking my mad spaniel, Bonnie, across the farm every day lets me notice how the year passes by on an almost micro, daily level. Right now, our walks are punctuated with impromptu cool-offs in the...
May at Hartley Farm: Embracing the Countryside and Family Fun Events!
The summer season is well and truly underway now at Hartley. Alfresco dining outside The Barn and ice creams outside the cabin are a daily occurrence now. We are so lucky to be surrounded by the...
March
As we waved goodbye to the chill of January and February, our team has been deep in the throes of planning for the exciting year ahead. With spring peeking around the corner, we're thrilled to start...
From Our Pastures to Your Heart: A Valentine’s Day Ode to Healthier Choices
A love letter from our cows to your heart this Valentine’s Day. Welcome to our February journal! This month's article has been kindly written for us by the lovely Jess Oldfield. If you're a farm...
Savour the Season’s Warmth with some cozy cooking
Happy New Year, to all our wonderful customers! As we step into a brand-new year, it's a time filled with endless possibilities and opportunities to embrace healthier habits. And what better way to...
Preparing for the Festive Season
As we venture into November, there's a buzz of excitement in the air at Hartley Farm as we gear up for the festive season. Christmas orders are in full swing, and we're passionately curating a...
Hartley Christmas Food Orders – How-to Guide and FAQs
There's no denying it, the most wonderful time of year is almost here! So, we thought we’d put together a little post with all the good-to-know tips and advice for ordering with us this Christmas....
Autumn Arrives
As the calendar turns to September, there's a collective sigh of relief echoing through the air – we've once again navigated the ebbs and flows of summer holidays. Despite the few sunny September...
Happy Birthday To Us!
This month see us celebrate our 15th birthday! On a sunny Wednesday the 20th of August 2008, Hartley Farm opened the doors to the farm shop. A few second-hand fridges selling local meat, fruit and...
Embrace the Smoke this Summer!
Here at Hartley, we love keeping things simple. Whether that be our supply chain, sourcing direct from local farmers and growers, or in the kitchen where we just let the ingredients do the talking....
We’re Winners!
Last week we were extremely proud to be crowned the Best Farm Restaurant in the U.K at the Farm Retail Association Awards. We were nominated alongside some hugely inspiring and well-known businesses...
Why Grass-Fed?
At Hartley Farm, we are on a journey of following regenerative practices that allow us to produce delicious, wholesome food and positively impact our surroundings. One of the main activities on our...
January
I hope that the festive season gave everyone a nice rest and recuperation ready for the year ahead! Our focus at the farm for the next couple of months is all on healthy, wholesome food to warm our...
Christmas Order Information from our Farm Shop & Butchery for 2022.
There's no denying it, the most wonderful time of year is almost here! So, we thought we’d put together a little post with all the good-to-know tips and advice for ordering with us this...
SEPTEMBER SAVINGS!
September usually marks a bit of a return to routine again with schools going back and the weather cooling down a bit. It's also a time to feel inspired in the kitchen again as autumn draws in and...
