All Posts by Simon Barefoot

About the Author

Simon Barefoot has been the President of the Association for some 16 years. His hands-on approach includes trimming the hedges, cutting the grass and encouraging the cultivation of flowers, vegetables and fruit on our special site. He runs the seed order scheme and is involved with the poultry ‘co-operative’. Promoting rainwater collection and low-tech crop management are important interests.

2020 Green Apple Awards for Environmental Good Practice

By Simon Barefoot

 Where there’s a well there’s a way  An initiative to reduce potable (tap) water use  What did the project involve?  Oakham Smallholders Association (the Association) are a small group of like-minded individuals who enjoy growing their own flowers, fruit and vegetables, whilst caring for their environment. Although not totally organic, the Association looks to keep […]

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