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Friday, April 11, 2014

Midsummer Walk, Woodlands Farm

Saturday 14th June - 2pm-4.30pm - Midsummer Walk

In the run-up to Midsummer’s Day we walk the fields and the market garden, see the lambs, the calves and the young plants with tea, cordials and home-made cakes to follow. £5 per head.

How to book

To assist with catering please let us know if you'd like to come by calling 01205 724778 or email rachel@woodlandsfarm.co.uk

http://www.woodlandsfarm.co.uk/farm-visits/index.php

Woodlands Farm, Kirton House, Kirton, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 1JD • Tel 01205 724778

Rogation Sunday, Woodlands Farm, Kirton House, Kirton, Boston, Lincolnshire

Sunday 25th May - 11am-2pm - Rogation Sunday

Farm walk and blessing to celebrate this traditional festival during which we ‘beat the bounds’ and give thanks to the crops and animal, and hope for a fruitful harvest. £7.50 per head to include home-made soup, tea, coffee and cake in the Refectory.

How to book

To assist with catering please let us know if you'd like to come by calling 01205 724778 or email rachel@woodlandsfarm.co.uk

http://www.woodlandsfarm.co.uk/farm-visits/index.php

Woodlands Farm, Kirton House, Kirton, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 1JD • Tel 01205 724778

Saturday, March 08, 2014

Woodlands Farm, Poetry and Drawing Day, Jerusalem artichoke

Jerusalem artichoke found in my box

This vegetable is not truly an artichoke but a variety of sunflower with a lumpy, brown-skinned tuber that often resembles a ginger root. Contrary to what the name implies, this vegetable has nothing to do with Jerusalem but is derived instead from the Italian word for sunflower, girasole.
The white flesh of this vegetable is nutty, sweet and crunchy and is a good source of iron.

Jerusalem artichokes can be cooked in much the same way as potatoes or parsnips and are excellent roasted, sautéed or dipped in batter and fried, or puréed to make a delicious soup.

Saturday 8th March - 11am-2pm - Poetry and Drawing Day
Bring along a poem to read (or just listen) and draw with Rosie Redzia. This month’s theme is Sowing. Over 16s only. £5 per head to include home-made soup, coffee, tea and cake.