The farm

140 acres, two generations, one rotation.

Martin's parents bought Coombe Hollow in 1987 as a dairy that was losing money. They put the cows out to a neighbour, fenced off the best south-facing field, and grew leeks. Everything since has grown from that field.

The soil

Eight-year rotation. Nothing synthetic, ever.

We run eight fields in rotation: two years of clover ley to build the soil, then roots, brassicas, legumes, alliums, squash and salads before the clover comes round again. Muck comes from the dairy next door, compost from our own heaps. It is slower and it is why the carrots taste of something.

Certified organic since 1994

Inspected every year under fictional certificate DV-0417. The certificate hangs by the shop till, and you are welcome to read the last inspection report over a coffee.

The family

Who you will meet at the gate.

Jo and Martin Pengelly

Second generation, run the field and the rotation

Ellie Pengelly

Boxes, deliveries and the website you are reading

Sam Trewin

Cafe kitchen, and the sourdough on Saturdays

Spring: first salad rows under fleece — **Spring.** first salad rows under fleece

Spring: the polytunnels wake up — **Spring.** the polytunnels wake up

Summer: courgette flowers at six in the morning — **Summer.** courgette flowers at six in the morning

Walk the fields with us.

Open farm mornings on the first Saturday of the month, 10:00, free, wellies advised.

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