We are a low impact organic agricultural communuity with nine members, located on the Hardwick Estate in Crays Pond, South Oxfordshire. The estate has been organically run for over 50 years, instigated by the pioneering Sir Julian Rose.
The original vision for Greenbroom was conceived in 2014. The idea was to utilize the land here (previously used for horse grazing) to grow food for the local community, and other sustainable land based enterprises. Our aim; to create a community, produce our own food and energy and lead more sustainable lives by example.
10 Years on, and we're still here, still growing veg without fossil fuels and delivering by bike to the local community! We are now certified organic by the Soil Association.
We manage and cultivate the land with organic and permaculture methods which naturally build soil fertility. Crops are cultivated by hand, and with some solar powered tools, without the use of fossil fuels. We also dont use herbicidies, pesticides, fungicides or artificial fertilisers, and deliveries are made by bicycle where possible.
We promote local wildlife and biodiversity by providing habitat such as ponds, hedges, nettle patches and wildflower strips.
Our produce is available from the True Food Co-op, The Goring Grocer, Garlands, our farm shop and we offer a cycle delivery service to residents of Crays Pond, Woodcote, Goring Heath and Whitchurch Hill.
If you have any questions, or wish to visit the site please let us know at info@greenbroom.co.uk and we'll do our best to help!