Feed Your Soul UK

Feed Your Soul UK A community-led project in Dunmow, Essex
Helping people eat & grow organic, clean, natural food. Educating on food, sustainability & well-being.

12/09/2025

Unit 1 Sparlings Farm Felsted

‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away’ is the saying we have all heard since we were children. Harvest season is in full...
04/09/2025

‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away’ is the saying we have all heard since we were children.

Harvest season is in full swing and we have an abundance of apples on our trees. There is nothing like eating an apple 🍎 picked straight from the tree, crisp, juicy and wonderfully unadulterated, no sprays, no chemicals.

Do you have apple trees yourself and have an abundance of apples you don’t know what to do with? Or any other fruit trees? Do you watch them fall to the ground every year unused?

At FEED YOUR SOUL, we are happy to take some off your hands.

We can either swap them for some other produce or you can have some of the goods we make from the fruits or you could bank them for some chemical free produce in the future.

If you would like some apples let us know.

For further information please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Sending you much love

The FEED YOUR SOUL team 🍎 🍏 😍🌈

As we come into September and the days begin to draw in, it’s easy to think that the main bulk of the gardening is over....
29/08/2025

As we come into September and the days begin to draw in, it’s easy to think that the main bulk of the gardening is over.

But there’s no rest for the eager gardener! There a plenty of veggies that can be sown now for a Winter harvest that sees you through the season, or sown to save on spring planting next year! Getting savvy with your planning can stand you in good stead for the seasons ahead.

The autumn and winter seasons are when hardy vegetables like root veggies and brassicas really come into their own, in the kitchen as well as in the garden.

Hardy salad varieties like mustard leaf and lambs lettuce, radish, turnip and even a kale can be sown now to ensure you have a crop over winter. Radish grows very quickly, so would benefit from being planted in warmer soil for a quick harvest.

Vegetables like Spinach, Broad Beans, Peas, onions, garlic and even strawberries (they establish well in warmer soil and will remain dormant until fruiting in Spring) can be planted now in anticipation of the coming year. You may need to invest in some gardeners wool or a polytunnel (or even place seedlings in a green house) to ensure that any frost does not deter seedling growth.

With a no dig, permaculture method, you may be planting flowers in your beds to add diversity - now is a great time to bury some bulbs, think daffodils and crocus’ - ready for their appearance this Spring.

Let us know in the comments what you’ll be planting this September! 🍎💚

The rose is one of the most loved flowers the World over. With a delicate yet intoxicating set and a stunning concertina...
22/08/2025

The rose is one of the most loved flowers the World over. With a delicate yet intoxicating set and a stunning concertina of petals, a rose bush makes a gorgeous addition to any garden.
Whilst rose petals themselves are fantastic for drying to use as tea, the rosehip is also a very underrated yet incredibly nutritious part of the plant that we can all enjoy and gain the benefits from.

Rosehips are the red ‘berry’ like fruit that grow on the rose plant. It has a sweet yet tart taste. Our rose bushes seem to be packed with these powerhouses at the moment. If you too have an abundance of rosehips and have never considered using them before, then let this article change your mind!

Rosehips offer a variety of health benefits, primarily due to their high vitamin C and antioxidant content. They are known for supporting skin health, boosting immunity, and potentially aiding in heart health and arthritis relief.

Rosehips are a potent source of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. They also contain other antioxidants like flavonoids and carotenoids, which contribute to overall health.

The high vitamin C content in rosehips supports collagen synthesis, which is essential for skin elasticity and reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Rosehip oil, derived from the seeds, is also popular for its potential to moisturize and improve skin texture. Ciara (daughter of FYS founder Sam) can vouch for this - she uses rosehip oil every day on her skin and people are always saying she is getting younger!

Vitamin C is crucial for a healthy immune system, helping the body fight off infections. Rosehips can be a natural way to boost your immune defenses - so harvesting a few of these in anticipation of the coming months can only work in your favour!

Some studies suggest that rosehip extracts may help reduce joint pain and inflammation associated with arthritis due to their anti-inflammatory compounds.

Rosehips may contribute to heart health by helping to lower cholesterol and blood pressure, and can be beneficial for digestion and may help soothe the stomach and promote healthy bowel movements.

Research indicates that rosehips might help decrease abdominal fat, potentially aiding in weight management.

Rosehips can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Ensure you scrape out the inner ‘hairs’ of the fruit before consuming, as this can be an irritant of the gut for some people.
* Fresh: Rosehips can be enjoyed fresh in salads or as part of puddings.
* Dried: They can be dried and used to make tea or infusions.
* Powdered: Rosehip powder is a convenient way to add them to smoothies or other foods.
* Oil: Rosehip oil is a popular topical treatment for skin.

At Feed Your Soul, we have made a rosehip syrup with is fantastic to add as a topping to porridge!

Have you ever tried Rosehips before? Let us know if you give them a go this season, and how you find them!

Many of our fruit trees are in full abundance - if you are interested in a produce swap for any surplus fruit (or indeed...
22/08/2025

Many of our fruit trees are in full abundance - if you are interested in a produce swap for any surplus fruit (or indeed other produce!) you may have, then please drop us a message.

We are happy to come and harvest surplus for you if you need.

It doesn’t have to be just fruit trees - hedgerow plants such as elderberries, blackberries, rodeos and hawthorn are great for us too!

Drop us a DM to find out more 💚

12/08/2025

Summer is in full swing, and with the abundance of sunshine we are having this August there are plenty of sun loving crops in season that will tantalise your tastebuds, filling you with that sun-drenched feeling a little longer.

In the UK, we have the following fruits and vegetables in season - whether you are harvesting from your garden, attending a pick your own or buying from the supermarket, be sure to stock up on these beauties…

* Aubergines
* Beetroot
* Blackberries
* Bluberries
* Broccoli
* Cabbage
* Cauliflower
* Carrots
* Celery
* Chard
* Courgettes and summer squash
* Cucumbers
* Fennel
* French beans
* Lettuce and other salad leaves
* Peas and mangetout
* Peppers and chilies
* Plums
* Potatoes
* Raspberries
* Runner beans
* Spring onions
* Sweetcorn
* Tomatoes

Fresh, ripe tomatoes are simply sublime raw, but make an even more beautiful treat if slowly cooked into a simple tomato sauce for pasta, or dunking a hunk of sourdough into!

Dice up your tomatoes if using large, or half them if using cherry tomatoes.
Thinly slice some garlic and gently fry until soft in some olive oil on a medium heat. Squeeze in a teaspoon of tomato paste and cook it out until any bitterness has gone (a minute or so). Add the tomatoes and cook slowly until they become all jammy. You may like to add some oregano and basil, and a little squeeze of honey to balance any tartness of the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper, and enjoy! 🍅

Thank you to The Little Artisan Bakery at Sparlings Farm, a proper Feed Your Soul trade, cherry plum compote for a beaut...
28/07/2025

Thank you to The Little Artisan Bakery at Sparlings Farm, a proper Feed Your Soul trade, cherry plum compote for a beautiful home crafted sourdough wholemeal loaf…onwards and upwards! 😍🌈🙌

25/07/2025

Did you know we have a network of growers who grow seed for us? Here's the spotlight on Little Bishops Organics

Little Bishops Organics is a market garden based at Bishops Farm in Kentisbeare, Mid Devon. It was set up in 2020 by Chloe Blackmore and David Parry. As well as supplying veg for their year-round veg boxes, Cullompton Farmers’ Market and local wholesale, Little Bishops also grow vegetable and flower seed crops for Vital Seeds.

This year they're growing our Parsley, Cosmos Apricotta and Red Salad Bowl Lettuce.

They said: "As vegetable growers, we are passionate about finding tasty, reliable varieties that our customers enjoy, which grow well in our soil, organic growing system and climate. We have been amazed at how well our own saved seed performs compared to the seed that may have originally been imported from Europe. We believe it’s really important to grow more seed locally as part of a more resilient, ecological food supply and we are excited to be able to contribute to this."

Read more about our seed growers network here: https://vitalseeds.co.uk/about/our-seeds-2/

And there we have it! It’s a wrap! Cherry plum compote. A tasty addition to many dishes or just to have as a snack. Made...
24/07/2025

And there we have it! It’s a wrap! Cherry plum compote. A tasty addition to many dishes or just to have as a snack. Made with coconut sugar, which has a lower glycemic index and combined with many delicious spices, including cinnamon, both will manage those sugar spikes. If you would like to buy or swap some plums straight from the tree or some compote, let us know at Feed Your Soul 😍

We have tons of cherry plums, for people to buy or we will swap for other chemical free produce! I am just making cherry...
24/07/2025

We have tons of cherry plums, for people to buy or we will swap for other chemical free produce! I am just making cherry plum compote on the Aga, full of vitamin a, c and various bs and minerals potassium, calcium and iron. Mixed spice added and a good sprinkling of cinnamon, which helps balance your hormones and helps you loose weight, it is a nutritious addition to breakfast, desert or just eaten on its own! If you would like some cherry plums or compote let us know! 😍😋

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