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Close to nature
Blackwood Forest near Micheldever offers guests the chance to escape from the pressures of modern life. Families are welcome as are dogs so it is a great way to spend quality time together taking in the fresh air and stunning surroundings.
Read moreGardener's Notebook: Encouraging Kingfishers
Darren Venables, Head Gardener at Chewton Glen, fits in a final waterside-inspired project before summer
Read moreWhat's in season now: April
In the nineteenth century Hampshire was established as one of the main areas for growing watercress. The crop thrives in the county’s clear, free-flowing streams and April is the ideal time to begin picking the watercress.
Read moreHandmade in Hampshire
The first of a new series of occasional features and profiles on our local crafts. This month meet Linzi Brown, director, designer and maker for Dangly Hearts Ltd: handmade textile gifts as well as pictures and stationery.
Read moreHampshire Fare member named as finalist in Ocado’s national competition to find the next big thing in food and drink
Hampshire Fare member, Belinda Clark, has beaten hundreds of applicants from across the UK to be shortlisted for Britain’s Next Top Supplier, a competition by online supermarket ocado.com to find the next big thing in food and drink.
Read moreFare Play at The Ageas Bowl
As part of an exciting new partnership, Hampshire Fare match day markets are to be held at The Ageas Bowl
Read moreCountryfile visit Cobley Wood Farm
Countryfile were intrigued by Mike and Ann Roberts story of learning to farm from a book.
Read moreTaste of Success for Hampshire
Great results for Hampshire producers at this year's Hotel & Catering Show
Read moreDigging for Success
Ideal Collection and Hampshire Fare mark the renewal of their Corporate Partnership at the Community Roots allotment project
Read moreA Simple Recipe for Lamb
Roast lamb is a classic for Easter lunch - this recipe from Lisa of Lisa's Larder gives it a bit of a flavour twist
Read moreKids Cook Up Fun at First Young Cooks Competition
A new competition aimed at young children has reached its grand finale
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