Nature reserve & working farm in Ealing
An overgrown and unkempt area of woodland is set to be transformed into an orchard. Left to its own devices for years, this is the latest development in our plans to plant trees to combat climate change and regenerate areas of Horsenden Hill. This new orchard, which for now we are calling the apple… Continue reading Apple tree planting day
Join a Totally Wild UK professional forager to learn the art of foraging and to discover the vast range of wild edibles lying all around us before cooking up your very own wild food lunch. WHAT TO EXPECT After our initial meeting, we will go through the basics of foraging. We will then head out… Continue reading Foraging course
Perivale brewery serving beer from tap, and the Horsenden Loaf baking excellent pizzas in the clay oven. Book your table at: https://www.perivale.beer/
At this time of year, the fields, woodlands and hedgerows are teeming with life as birds and mammals make plans for the winter ahead. What will we find on this walk? As the days shorten and the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness gives way to winter, it's a very special time of year to… Continue reading Guided Walk – What’s about as Autumn creeps on?
Join a Totally Wild UK professional forager to learn the art of foraging and to discover the vast range of wild edibles lying all around us before cooking up your very own wild food lunch. WHAT TO EXPECT After our initial meeting, we will go through the basics of foraging. We will then head out… Continue reading Foraging course
Join a Totally Wild UK professional forager to learn the art of foraging and to discover the vast range of wild edibles lying all around us before cooking up your very own wild food lunch. WHAT TO EXPECT After our initial meeting, we will go through the basics of foraging. We will then head out… Continue reading Foraging course
In his book "Bark: A Field Guide to Trees of the Northeast." Author Michael Wojtech writes: "If you want to experience a forest, mingle among its trees.” His advice is, if you want to know the trees, learn their bark. We often look at the leaves when we want to identify a tree, but the patterns, textures, colours, … Continue reading Guided Walk – Identifying trees by their bark, a forester’s skill
Taught by Clive Leeke, a nationally renowned hedgelayer, you will learn this ancient craft in good company, in a beautiful London location. Horsenden Farm is a rural oasis that feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of urban life, while being a short tube ride to central London. At Horsenden we have a… Continue reading Hedgelaying course
Quick info: Clearing shrubs, trees and brambles from the site. Wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring gardening gloves if you have them. We provide tools, hot drinks, jacket potatoes for lunch and lots of healthy exercise in the fresh air. Meet in the courtyard by the farm buildings at Horsenden Farm. An overgrown… Continue reading Clearing the new orchard site
Join the Horsenden Hedgeslayers for a day of laying the hedgerows of Horsenden farm and hill.
Join the Horsenden Hedgeslayers for a day of laying the hedgerows of Horsenden farm and hill.
Christmas at Horsenden is the event of the season and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever. There's lots to see and do and for the first time ever we'll have a skating rink! Music, entertainment, craft stalls and much, much more for your enjoyment.
Join the Horsenden Hedgeslayers for a day of laying the hedgerows of Horsenden farm and hill.
Quick info: Clearing shrubs, trees and brambles from the site. Wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring gardening gloves if you have them. We provide tools, hot drinks, jacket potatoes for lunch and lots of healthy exercise in the fresh air. Meet in the courtyard by the farm buildings at Horsenden Farm. An overgrown… Continue reading Clearing the new orchard site
Shake off the Christmas Day indulgence with a gentle ramble on Horsenden led by Martin Smith. Meet at Horsenden Farm for a 10.00am start. we will be back at the farm by 12.00 noon. Places will be limited to 50 so booking is essential via contact@friendsofhorsendenhill.org. If you book but are unable to come please… Continue reading Boxing Day Ramble
Join the Horsenden Hedgeslayers for a day of laying the hedgerows of Horsenden farm and hill.
Join the Horsenden Hedgeslayers for a day of laying the hedgerows of Horsenden farm and hill.
Taught by Clive Leeke, a nationally renowned hedgelayer, you will learn this ancient craft in good company, in a beautiful London location. Horsenden Farm is a rural oasis that feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of urban life, while being a short tube ride to central London. At Horsenden we have a… Continue reading Hedgelaying course
Join the Horsenden Hedgeslayers for a day of laying the hedgerows of Horsenden farm and hill.
Join the Horsenden Hedgeslayers for a day of laying the hedgerows of Horsenden farm and hill.