by The Crossing | Jul 17, 2015 | Blog
Dr Margaret Pilkington of Sussex University visits The Crossing to see out SWALE system with a view to possible applications for flood allieviation. Keen botanists, they noted the Marsh Cinquefoil. The Crossing is only one of 5 known sites in Sussex where this wetland...
by The Crossing | Jul 17, 2015 | Blog
Plenty of greens from the polytunnel and beds at Hoathly Hill Community Supported Agriculture scheme. The people gather for our Tree Planting PERMABLITZ day… we start ’em...
by The Crossing | Jan 5, 2014 | Blog
Despite wettest January in 100 years, the solar panel soaks up what sunshine there is and keeps the batteries charged. Water cress is shaping up nicely, sown in September 13. The Swales are now full of...
by The Crossing | Dec 1, 2013 | Blog
Hamper of winter preserves, Yarrow Elderflower and Peppermint tea a real winner. December salad: the perfect antidote to too many mince...
by The Crossing | Oct 15, 2013 | Blog
We entertained a gathering of, debatably, ‘la creme de la creme’ of Forest Row society in late September, for a 3 course slap up meal of our own produce, bar the dairy. Raising funds for a neighbours 20 year old pile of well rotted horse manure, guests...
by The Crossing | Oct 2, 2013 | Blog
Over the summer months we have been working with Jay Abrahams of Biologic Design to put in water conservation features such as swales and ponds to improve our water retention on site. We want to preserve every drop that falls here and also improve drainage where...
