Broadclyst Community Farm

Horticultural Vision

To sustainably grow a diverse variety of crops that benefit the local community and the environment (long term).

Productive Boundaries

Traditional Orchard

• As a functioning feature (screen working areas, livestock grazing, bee nectar)
• Diverse produce: fresh fruit, juice, preserves, animal feed, compost
• Diverse species: apple, pear, plum cherry, quince, medlar etc.
• Local, old-fashioned (yet productive) varieties (that drive interest)
• Educational (e.g. grafting, formative pruning, tasting)
• Wildlife/environment friendly

Vegetables

• Fresh seasonal produce available locally (shop, box scheme, co-op)
• Ethical, environmentally sound methods (ideally organic)
• Polytunnels for tender crops
• Diverse heritage varieties
• Community involvement in growing, processing and delivery
• Minimal wastage (surplus trading, preserves, animal feed, compost)

Cereal Crops

• Novel varieties: Spelt, Emmer, Einkorn, Bere, Triticale, Maris Widgeon
• Diverse usage: thatch, flour, malt, hay, animal feed
• Heritage threshing methods for local thatching projects
• Milled or malted locally, thatch supplied to local thatchers
• Wildflower rich margins
• Ethical, environmentally sound methods (ideally organic)
• Educational and engaging the community (milling/harvest/threshing events)

Soft Fruit

• Seasonally available as Pick-Your-Own or via box scheme etc.
• Value-added produce: juices, preserves and such
• Diverse species/varieties (incl. heritage)
• Educational, engaging and environmentally friendly

Flowers & Herbs

• Fresh or dried
• Ethically grown

The above statement represents the ideas this subgroup have, each proposal will be costed and subject to a feasibility study before being given approval.

It is not too late to get involved

If you would like to join the above subgroup, please contact us.
We would welcome your ideas and help.