Welcome to Oaktrack Smallholding

🎉✨ Have you started making your Christmas pudding yet? Today is the perfect day as we celebrate Stir-Up Sunday!🎄 The tradition of mixing the pudding dates back to Victorian times, giving it plenty of time to mature before the big day. Don't forget to stir from east to west to symbolise the journey of the Wise Men! You could even hide coins or trinkets in the mix for a little extra good luck! 🍀 So why not gather your ingredients and get stirring? What’s your favourite ingredient to add? 👩‍🍳‍🥄 #StirUpSunday #ChristmasPudding #FestiveTraditions

Grass fed, raised on local conservation grazing and allowed to mature slowly, our Belted Galloway cross Irish Moiled Beef is now available in the farm shop. Cuts include steaks, mince, roasting joints, shin and braising steak, perfect for slow cooked casseroles and stews on these colder days. Please note that all pre-orders are now ready for collection. We're open from 9am - 2pm today and you can find us behind the Hare & Hounds Pub in Charlton down - pop in! (....don't forget we also serve delicious takeaway coffee too!) #grassfedbeef #oaktrack #stayloyaltolocal #slowmaturedbeef #buylocal #beef #beltedgallowaycross #andover #produceandprovide #backbritishfarming

🎄Are you feeling festive yet? Come and see us this weekend as we get the celebrations started... 🎄Pop in to our tasting event at the farm this Friday or join us at The Army Flying Museum on Saturday from 10am for gift inspiration, festive treats and more... #whatsoninandover #christmasfair #andover #oatkrack #armyflyingmuseum @armyflyingmuseum

And we're off...the Oaktrack kitchen is a hive of activity and mince pie production is now fully under way in the run up to Christmas! Our order book is open so if you don't fancy making your own then give us a call on 01264 735322 or drop as an email at oaktracksmallholding@gmail.com to place your order today! Please note the last date for all Christmas orders is Monday 16th December. Don't miss out!! #mincepies #homemademincepies #oaktrack #christmasiscoming #christmasfood #hampshirefood

Come & join us on Friday 22nd November as we start the Christmas celebrations! We are delighted to have Steph from @floral_rebellion with us for the day. She will be demonstrating her skills in willow weaving and running a drop in session in the afternoon for you to have a go yourself and make your own festive creation. Meet the Oaktrack team and pop by for free mulled wine and mince pies, tastings and lots of Christmas gift inspiration! #willowweavingcourses #christmas2024 #christmasdecorations #whatsoninhampshire #andoverevents #oaktrack #tastings #tastingevent

We are really excited to be hosting some new willow workshops this November at the farm - take a look! Local artisan willow weaver Steph from @floral_rebellion will be joining us, sharing her knowledge and expertise and helping you to create an array of wonderful willow creations for the garden and home this festive season! To find out more and book your place visit https://floralrebellion.co.uk/collections/all- or email Steph at steph@floralrebellion.co.uk. #willowweaving #homemadechristmas #willowweavingcourses #hampshirevents #whatsoninandover #oaktrack

🎃We would like to say a huge T H A N K Y O U to everyone who supported our first Halloween Fest at the Farm. There was a great atmosphere, lots of tricks and treats and some frightfully amazing Halloween costumes! We hope you enjoyed the evening as much as we did. 📣A special shout out to all of our volunteers - our craft activity and stall supervisors, real life Halloween trail props, our bakers and makers - without whom it would not have been possible to run the event! 👀Look out for more events coming soon at Oaktrack!! #halloweenfest #oaktrack #hampshireevents #thankyouforyoursupport #andoverevents #lovelocal

We've a meat fest going on this weekend in the farm shop!! Our own delicious free range pork including sausages (and gluten free too!) grass fed lamb and locally raised dexter beef are all available. So whether you're looking for a Sunday roast, easy meal for the children or entertaining with friends, why not pop in? We're open from 9am - 2pm tomorrow and until 4pm today. Please note all pre-orders will be ready for collection from tomorrow - Saturday 26th October. #freerangemeat #grassfed #fieldtofork #oaktrack #hampshirefarmshop

It's just one week to go until our Halloween Event!! Join us for an evening of frightful fun! 🎃Follow our pumpkin trail through the gardens, looking out for the treats and avoiding those tricks! 🎃Pick your very own pumpkin to take home and carve - we've large ones, small ones, green ones and even knobbly ones to choose from. 🎃Enjoy sweet treats around the fire with free marshmallow toasting 🎃Halloween themed activities and games Don't miss out - book your tickets today at: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DYWX #halloweenevent #farmevent #halloween2024 #hampshireevents #loveandover

We are delighted to now be serving takeaway coffees using local roastery @peaberrycoffeeroasters. Pop in during our normal opening hours every Wednesday - Saturday 9am - 2pm and Fridays until 4pm. Cheers Romeo for all your help with the training, installation of our new machine and of course providing your delicious coffee! #peaberrycoffee #lovelocal #shoplocal #buylocal #takeawaycoffee

Did you know it's National Baking Week? Set up by UK Pyrex in 2007, the week long celebration aims to inspire people of all abilities to try their hand at baking. These are a few of the delights we have been making here so far this week - which is your favourite? #nationalbakingweek #NBW #cakebaking #baketoshare #bakinglove

🕷️It's just two weeks until our Halloween Fest - have you booked your tickets yet?🕷️ Discover our secret trail through the Oaktrack garden, what you will find - a trick or treat?? Pick your own pumpkin, choose from green ones, small ones, large ones or knobbly ones!! Visit https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DYWX to find out more and reserve your space! #halloween #hampshireevent #familyfriendlyevents #visitafarm #oaktrack #halloween2024 #pumpkinpatch

This week we've been busy picking pumpkins and squashes, apples and beetroot and even a few tomatoes from the polytunnel. Over the coming weeks following the kitchen refurb we will be pickling, preserving, baking and enjoying our harvest. Other fruit and veg currently in season includes: Broccoli Cabbages Carrots Cauliflower Cavolo nero, Chard Kale Leeks Mushrooms Onions Pears Potatoes Spinach Swede Turnips What's your favourite at this time of year? #inseasonnow #octoberharvest #eatwiththeseasons #pumpkins #oaktrack #seasonaleating #oaktrack #octoberinthegarden #smallholdinglife

Come and join us on Monday 28th October from 4pm - 8pm for a spooktacular evening of family fun! To find our more and book your tickets visit: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DYWX #halloween #pumpkins #hampshireevents #oaktrack #pumpkinpicking #pumpkinpatch

Our own pasture fed hogget and free range pork is here just in time for the weekend. For those of you who haven't tried hogget before why not give it a try? Hogget is a lamb aged between 1 -2 years, and this extra time on pasture allows it to develop a rich and full flavour, making it a favourite among chefs and home cooks. Its particularly good for roasting and slow cooking and is perfect for these cooler Autumn days. Pop in or give us call to reserve your cut today! #hogget #slowfood #locallyreared #freerangepork #farmshop #farmtofork #oaktrack

The farm shop will be closed today Saturday 5th October, due to staff illness. Please do share this post and let others know who may be wishing to visit today. Many thanks

Our pumpkin patch is coming along nicely and producing lots of pumpkins ready for picking…look out for details of an exciting new event coming soon!! Any guesses as to what it might involve?! #pumpkins #pumpkinpatch #pumpkinpicking #inseasonnow #oaktrack #octoberhalfterm

Our kitchen refurb is well underway now and we're hoping to be back and up running by the middle of next week!! 🤞🏼🤞🏼 #kitchenrefurb #smallholdinglife #oaktrack

C O M I N G S O O N... Originating from Ireland, the Dexter breed is smaller than most but known for its quality and taste, producing lean but incredibly tasty meat high in protein and iron. We will have a limited amount available so order now to avoid disappointment! Contact Tina on 07933 764305 or email us at oaktracksmallholding@gmail.com #dexterbeef #dexterbeefboxes #grassfedmeat #grassfedbeef #backbritishfarming #lovelocal #ibuylocal

⭐We're a FINALIST!⭐ We are delighted and extremely proud to have been selected as a finalist for the Rural Business of the Year Award, sponsored by The Oak in Smannell as part of this year's Test Valley Business Awards. @tvbawardsuk #businessawards2024 #ruralbusinessawards #andover #testvalley #localbusiness #oaktrack @theoaksmannell

Here at Oaktrack we specialise in producing small batches of chutneys, pickles and preserves using fresh seasonal ingredients from the farm. Our pickled beetroot with juniper berries is no exception and makes a wonderful accompaniment with cold meats and cheese. #shoplocal #buylocal #buylocal #oaktrack #proudtoproduce #inseasonnow #beetroot #chutney #preserving

Picked, packed and ready to be pressed..see you soon @my_apple_juice!!🍎🍏 #applejuice #inseasonnow #howgatewonderapples #appleaseason2024 #appleharvest #seasonalfruit

September colours in the cutting garden…from the beautiful wine-red flower spikes of the Atriplex hortensis, 'Red Plume' to the bright pink cushion heads of the annual Gomphrena What is your favourite flower in bloom now? #britishflowers #inbloomnow #atriplexhortensis #cuttingpatch #gomphrena #oaktrack

Happy Friday everyone! The sun is shining and this lot seem to have lots to say about it 🐽 #berkshirepig #pigkeeping #pigkeeper #nativebreed #raisingpigs #autumndays

For those of you who don't know us we are Tina & Jim Wells. Together, we own and run our 4-acre smallholding in Hampshire. Jim has been involved in farming his whole life and Tina has been for over 40 years since the couple married. We are passionate about what we do and proud to be part of the British Farming community. To find out more about Oaktrack visit our website www.oaktrack.co.uk or pop in and see us today on Back British Farming Day! #backbritishfarming @backbritishfarmingnfu #proudtoproduce #britishfarming #britishfarmingday

🐑In celebration of Love Lamb Week we have the first of our new season lamb now available in the farm shop, with cuts including chops, roasting joints, fillet and rolled breast. 🐑If you're stuck for inspiration why not check out the AHDB website where you'll find lots of ideas and recipes? https://ahdb.org.uk/make-it-lamb-2024 #newseasonlamb #smallholdinglife #lovelamb #lovelambweek2024 @ahdb_beeflamb #makeitlamb

New term new skill... With the children back at school, why not come and try your hand at willow weaving this September when we will be running another willow obelisk and bird feeder course? To find out more and book your space visit: https://floralrebellion.co.uk/collections/all #willowweaving #oaktrack #willowweavingworkshop #learnaskill #craftworkshop

We’ve picked, cooked, pickled and frozen masses of runner beans and still they keep coming!!! What have you done with your bean harvest this year? #scarletemperorbean #inseasonnow #growyourown #oaktrack #runnerbeans

Ready for picking and available now - pop into the farm shop today! We’re open from 9am - 2pm every Wednesday - Saturday and you can find us just behind the Hare and Hounds pub in Charlton Down, SP11 0JA https://w3w.co/stones.permit.regard #farmshop #hampshiresmallholding #oaktrack #inseasonnow #sweetcorn

Angel is still awaiting piglets but in the meantime is thoroughly enjoying the extra tit bits we feed her!! We are starting to see the line which develops between the belly and the udder which becomes more prominent as the milk comes in and the sow gets closer to their due date..so look out for more updates coming soon👀🐷🐽 #berkshirepig #nativebreed #pigkeeping #smallholdinglife #pigkeeper #raisingpigs

The long thin stems of ‘The Bride’ guara has beautiful delicate white flowers well into Autumn. We planted them inside @floral_rebellion handcrafted willow obelisks, to provide additional support, interest and height to the border. Why not have a go at creating your own obelisk at our next workshop on Friday 13th September at 9.30am? Find out more, visit: https://floralrebellion.co.uk/products/willow-obelisk-workshop-13th-september #willowweaving #oaktrack #willowweavingworkshop #guara #cottagegardenplanting

Wondering what to do with your windfalls or surplus allotment veg? Our piggies would love them please!! 🐽🐷🐖 Come on down during our farm shop opening hours anytime between 9am - 2pm every Wednesday - Saturday. #surplusveg #oaktrack #allotmentveg #windfallapples

Start the bank holiday with a delicious Oaktrack breakfast of freshly laid hen eggs and our own free range bacon... Available in the farm shop today from 9am until 2pm #freerangemeat #homebred #oaktrack #andover #bankholiday #buylocal #shoplocal #bankholidaybreakfast

Coming soon on the smallholding... Join us for a session of creativity at one of our willow weaving workshops run by Steph from Floral Rebellion. Or relax and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea served in our barn, pop up tearoom or the outside orchard (weather dependent). Get in touch to find out more and book your place!! #willowweaving #willowcourses #hampshireevents #whatsoninandover #testvalleytourism #visitafarm #afternoontea @floral_rebellion

We’ve been busy picking from the veg patch this week and this is just a small selection of our pickings: Wellington tomatoes Cavalo nero Courgettes French and runner beans What have you been harvesting? #inseasonnow #inthegardennow #wellingtontomato #cavalonero #vegetablegarden #oatkrack

Lady in waiting!! Our pedigree Berkshire sow Angel has been moved into the farrowing barn in anticipation of piglets in the next few weeks. She has been making herself at home and has particularly enjoyed the Victoria plums from the overhanging branches...though Tina was not so pleased! Look out for more updates soon...🐷🐷 #berkshirepig #smallholdinglife #pigkeeping #oaktrack #berkshiresow

Here at Oaktrack we specialise in cottage garden plants and perennials and enjoy trying different plant combinations in our own garden. This year in the annual cutting garden, we planted a dark chocolate cosmos with squirrel’s tail annual grass and a salvia embers wish in the background. What do you think? We love it and this combination will also look great in a vase! #inseasonnow #inbloomnow #salviaemberswish #annualgrass #cottagegardenplants #cottagegardennursery #cottagegardenflowers #oaktrack

Back in stock for the weekend!! Made by local butchers @Gardners-Butchers using our own Berkshire cross Oxford, Sandy and Black free range pork, choose from plain pork, pork and red onion marmalade, Italian or pork and apricot. We also have chipolatas and sausagemeat available too if you fancy making pork patties for the BBQ - delicious!! We're open today until 2pm and tomorrow from 9am - 2pm #freerangesausage #hampshirefarmshop #instocknow #slowfood #oaktrack

Our August newsletter has just been released!! If you would like to keep up to date with all the latest happenings on the smallholding, receive exclusive offers, invitations and monthly meat and produce updates, sign up today! Visit our website or click on the link below: http://eepurl.com/c866kv #newsletter #oaktrack #signupnow #enews #subscribenow #smallholdinglife

Thank you to all who came to our afternoon tea event yesterday. The washing up has been done, the tablecloths are on the line and we can sit back (briefly) and enjoy these beautiful arrangements created for the day. From the bright orange calendulas and crocosmia to sweet smelling sweet peas and pastel pink and white phlox. #inseasonnow #afternoontea #oaktrack #teaonthefarm #thankyou

We are now fully booked for both our sittings at 2pm and 3pm this Sunday 4th August but look out for more dates in September coming soon...🫖🍰 #afternoontea #teaonthefarm #SoldOutEvent #oaktrack

Its less than a week to go until our glamping site re-opens. The forecast is looking great and we currently have availability so why not come and join us? To find out more, visit our website: https://www.oaktrack.co.uk/glamping #visithampshire #glampinguk #familytime #visithampshire # #glamping #farmglamping #oaktrack #ukholidays #farmstay #campinglife #glampinglife #summerholidayfun #staycations #hampshirevisithampshire

Thank you to everyone who came and joined us at our first two afternoon tea events earlier this week and for the kind words and feedback you gave us. If you missed out don't worry we have another date set for August 4th, but be quick as places are selling fast. Get in touch today call us on 01264 735322 or drop us an email at oaktracksmallholding@gmail.com #afternoontea #teaonthefarm #hampshire #teaandcake #farmlife #popupevent #homemadecake #andover #comeforcake #hampshirefood #popuptearoom

July is a great month for lots of colour in the garden from the bell-shaped flowers of campanula to the bright yellow daisy like heads of echinacea. If you need to add a touch of instant colour to your garden, pop by our plant nursery or you can now find a selection of our cottage garden plants @clatfordsvillagestore ...though be quick as they are selling fast! #cottagegardenplants #cottagegardenflowers #plantnursery #julyinbloom #inthegarden #inbloomnow

In between the showers this week Hazel has been busy re-sowing beetroot, beans and cut and come again lettuce seeds so we have a continuous supply of fresh veg over the coming months. What have you been sowing in your veg patch or allotment? #gardening #inthegarden #jobsinthegardennow #oaktrack #eatwiththeseasons #allotmentgardening #smallholdinglife

Fresh veg now available from the garden. This week's offering includes beetroot, mangetout, French beans, broad beans, cherry tomatoes, courgettes and the first of our cavolo nero.. What have you been harvesting from your veg patch? #inseasonnow #beetroot #visitafarm #farmshop #farmvegtables #oaktrack #mangetout #frenchbeans #homegrowntomatoes

⭐Check out the latest events we will be holding on the farm this July ⭐ Come and join us for a session of creativity at one of our willow weaving workshops run by Steph from Floral Rebellion. Or relax and enjoy a delicious afternoon teas served in our barn, pop up tearoom or if we are lucky and the weather is fine - outside in the orchard. Get in touch today to find out more! Email steph@floralrebellion.co.uk for workshop enquiries Email oaktracksmallholding@gmail.com for afternoon tea enquiries #willowweaving #willowcourses #hampshireevents #whatsoninandover #visitafarm #afternoontea

C O M I N G S O O N... Grass fed and raised on local conservation grazing, our Belted Galloway Beef will be available in the farm shop from next Friday 12th July. Cuts include steaks, mince, roasting joints and stewing steak or if you can't decide why not try one of our £75 mixed boxes? Its not too late to pre-order - get in touch today by emailing us at oaktracksmallholding@gmail.com or calling Tina on 07933 764305. #grassfedbeed #backbritishfarming #farming365 #oaktrack #stayloyaltolocal #slowmaturedbeef #produceandprovide #buylocal #beef #beltedgallowaybeef

Playful piggies!!🐖 🐷

THEY'RE BACK!!. 🍰We are delighted to announce the return of our afternoon teas on the farm 🍰 🍰This Summer, why not come and relax in the surroundings of the farm whilst indulging the very British tradition of afternoon tea? 🍰Served in our farm barns, vintage tearoom and orchard gardens (weather permitting!), enjoy a great selection of delicious homemade sandwiches, cakes and scones and of course plenty of coffee or tea. £17 per person Sittings at 2pm or 3pm Choose from Sunday 21st or Tuesday 23rd July or Sunday 4th August 2024 Booking is essential as numbers are limited. To find out more and purchase your ticket get in touch - email us at oaktracksmallholding@gmail.com or call us on 01264 735322 #afternoontea #teaonthefarm #tea #popupevent #popuptearoom #homemeadecake #andover #teaandcake #lovelocal #creamtea #tearoom #comeforcake #hampshirefood

The farm shop and plant nursery will be open every day until Saturday, closing a little earlier at 2pm on Friday 21st June. There is a wonderful selection of perennials in bloom just now in the plant nursery and we will have our own fresh grass fed hogget and free range pork in time for the weekend too. Why not pop by? #openinghours #buylocal #oaktrack #farmshop #lovelocal

Are you looking for any last minute Father's Day gifts? Check out these gorgeous animal designs from local artist @abigailtomlinson_art which are available in a range of products including cards, mugs, tea towels and coasters. #Fathersday2024 #fathersdaygift #fathersdayideas #lovelocal #buylocal #oaktrack

How would you like to create one of these beautiful willow items? We are really excited to be holding two more workshops with Steph from Floral Rebellion as she shares her knowledge and guides you through the different weaving techniques needed to create your own willow masterpiece! Come and join us at the farm and get creative in a relaxed and friendly environment. Find out more by contacting Steph today! #willowweaving #willowweavingworkshop #andoverworkshop #oaktrack #hampshireworkshops @floralrebellion

We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our Open Farm Sunday Event at the weekend. To all our volunteers and staff, without whom the day would not have been possible and to everyone who came along and supported our event. We raised over £500 for The Countess of Brecknock Hospice in Andover, from a combination of ticket sales and your generous donations. We look forward to welcoming you back to the smallholding again and will be releasing new dates for Afternoon Teas and workshops over the coming weeks - look out for more information coming soon!! #openfarmsunday #thankyou #LOFS2024 #backbritishfarming #oaktrack #visitafarm #farming365 #buylocal

Today is Open Farm Sunday and we can't wait to welcome you to our four acre smallholding to discover and learn more about the way we farm. Meet our animals, watch demonstrations, listen to talks, browse local food and drink stalls, hot food, ice creams and more... Gates open at 11am today! #openfarmsunday #visitafarm #LOFS2024 #hampshirefarm #openfarmevent #whatsontodayinandover @openfarmsunday

Its just two days to go until our Open Farm Sunday event being held as part of the national initiative organised by Linking Environment & Farming (LEAF) on Sunday 9th June from 11am - 3pm. Come and see how we farm here on our 4 acre smallholding, meet our animals, chat to our local beekeeper, sample some wonderful local food and drink, get the children involved with seed sowing or pig oiling, or tuck into an ice cream or our BBQ! Pre-book your tickets today at: www.trybooking.com/uk/DJTP *Please note time slots are entry times to help us manage the flow of visitors - feel free to stay as long as you like. We can't wait to see you! #vistafarm @openfarmsunday @the_clatford_beekeeper #oaktrack @twoandoneoliveoil @judesicecream #farming365 #hampshirefarm #lovelocal #smallholdinglife #lofs24

The farm shop will be closing slightly earlier than normal this Saturday 8th June. We will be open from 9am until 12 noon and then you can find us at The Highclere Fete until 5pm, where there will be lots going on including falconry, a dog agility show and village market. Find out more: https://www.highclerefete.co.uk/ We will also be open on Sunday from 11am - 3pm for our Open Farm event! We look forward to seeing you over the weekend!! #openinghours #highclerefete #farmshop #oaktrack #lovelocal #ibuylocal #localevents

Final preparations are under way for our Open Farm event this Sunday 9th June and we can't wait to welcome you to the smallholding! In addition to visiting the farm and meeting our animals, we will have country craftspeople demonstrating their skills and some wonderful local food and drink producers joining us, sharing their own unique stories and insights into how their produce is made. Hear from Mark at South Downs Sourdough, Lola from @twoandoneoliveoil and Kate @wessexspirits and watch and discover more about the art of willow weaving, spinning, needle felting and beekeeping. Come and join us - gates open at 11am!! #openfarmsunday #LOFS2024 #familyevent #openfarm #hampshireevents Wiltshire Liqueur Company @littlevictoriatreats @ethelspies @floralrebellion @the_biscuit_tin_handmade

This week is Volunteers' Week and we wanted to take this opportunity to say a great big THANK YOU to everyone who has so kindly given their time, support and help to us over the years on the farm, at our events, serving teas and more. We have and will continue to appreciate all the help we have received. You can find out more about volunteers' week here: https://volunteersweek.org/ #VolunteersWeek #ThankYouVolunteers #volunteers #oaktrack

One week to go!! Come and see how we farm at our open farm event on Sunday 9th June from 11am - 3pm. Meet our animals, watch a willow weaving demonstration, chat to our local beekeeper, sample some wonderful local food and drink, get the children involved with craft and seed sowing activities or tuck into our BBQ and sweet treats! Pre-book your tickets today at: www.trybooking.com/uk/DJTP *Please note that the time slots are entry times to help us manage the flow of visitors - feel free to stay with us for until 3pm* We look forward to welcoming you to the smallholding!! #visitafarm #openfarmsunday #openfarm #oaktrack #farming365 @openfarmsunday Floral Rebellion @the_clatford_beekeeper

It's just over a week to go until our Open Farm event!! Come and meet some of our fabulous producers, bakers and distillers including @berkstrout , @southdownssourdough , @wessexspirits and @twoandoneoliveoil. Find out more and book your tickets at: www.trybooking.com/uk/DJTP #openfarmsunday #openfarm @openfarmsunday #charltondown #leafopenfarm #whatsoninhampshire #andoverevents #lovelocal #buylocal #shoplocal

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It's just two weeks to go until our Open Farm, event being held as part of the national @openfarmsunday celebrations and we can't wait to welcome you!! Come and meet our animals, learn how we farm, speak to our local beekeeper, watch a spinning demonstration, meet some of our wonderful local food and drink producers, get involved in kids craft activities or simply just enjoy the farm and surroundings with a cup of tea and slice of cake! Pre-book your tickets today at www.trybooking.com/uk/DJTP When making a booking, please bear in mind that the time slots are simply entry times to assist us in managing the flow of visitors. You are free to stay for as long as you'd like. #visitafarm #openfarmsunday #openfarm #oaktrack #lovelocal #farming365 #farminglife #familyevent #whatsoninhampshire #hampshireevents

Are you looking for something relaxing to do this bank holiday weekend? Why not pop along to Amport NGS open gardens between 2 - 5.30pm tomorrow Sunday 26th and Monday 27th May? Enjoy the beautiful village gardens and home baked cakes and refreshments. There will also be a large plant sale at Bridge Cottage. For more details visit: https://ngs.org.uk/gardens/amport-gardens-sp11/ #ngsopengardens #hampshireopengardens #visitagarden #plantsale #cottagegardenplantsale

Opening tomorrow!! The bell tents are up, the games are ready, BBQs available and our animals can’t wait to meet you!! To find out more visit: https://www.oaktrack.co.uk/glamping #glamping #farmstay #glampinguk #farmglampinguk

The polytunnel is starting to fill up with the first of our salad crops, radishes, spinach and chard ready for picking now. Outside the beans and courgettes are planted and flowers are appearing on the strawberries. Other fruit and veg currently in season includes: Asparagus Beetroot Broccoli Cabbages Cauliflower Jersey Royals Kale New Potatoes Pak choi Rhubarb Spring green cabbage Watercress What have you been harvesting and growing on your veg plot this month? #gardening #inseasonnow #mayinthegarden #eatwiththeseasons #allotmentgardening #smallholdinglife #oaktrack

Are you looking for a local getaway this bank holiday weekend? Our farm glamping site opens this Thursday 23rd May until 16th June and is ideal for families, couples or friends alike. Visit our website to find out more: https://www.oaktrack.co.uk/glamping #glamping #glampinguk #farmstay #glampinginhampshire #oaktrack #belltent #farmglamping #familytime #visithampshire

Join us for a day of fun and learning at Oaktrack! 🚜We are very excited to be a part of the national Open Farm Sunday celebrations for the fifth year. Come and visit us to learn about smallholding, meet our animals, and participate in hands-on activities. 🚜We will also be hosting a food and drinks market featuring local artisan producers, as well as demonstrations on willow weaving, spinning, and needle felting. 🚜Don't forget to grab a bite to eat from our BBQ and homemade refreshments, and visit our plant nursery and farm shop. 🚜Tickets are £5 per adult and children under 16 are free, with 50% of proceeds being donated to the Countess of Brecknock Hospice. Book your tickets now at https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DJTP #OpenFarmSunday #OaktrackFarm #LocalProducers #Smallholding #FamilyFun #Learning #CommunitySupport #CharityDonation #openfarmsunday2024 @openfarmsunday #visitafarm #farming365 #oaktrack #hampshireevents #farminguk

Cakes, cakes and more cakes!! Its been a busy baking week here on the smallholding with Tina and the team in full swing and surrounded by cake mixture and tins. Over 65 cakes will be finding their way to various local events over the weekend including: ⭐St Peter's Church Stockbridge Flower Festival 3rd - 6th May from 10am - 6pm(Sunday 12 noon - 6pm) ⭐Oaktrack plant sale & pop-up cafe 5th May 10am - 1pm ⭐Hurstbourne Priors May Fair on 6th May 12- 4pm Wishing you all a great bank holiday weekend!! #oaktrack #hampshire #plantsale #supportlocal #hampshireevents #familyfriendlyevents #flowerfestival #bankholidayweekend #thingstodo

Our own delicious grass fed lamb is available just in time for the long bank holiday weekend. We have a range of cuts from chops for the BBQ (perhaps wishful thinking on our part!!) to roasting joints, perfect for sharing with friends and family. Our opening hours this weekend are: Today until 4pm Saturday 9am - 2pm Sunday 10am - 1pm Why not pop by and see us? #grassfedlamb #lovelocal #ibuylocal #slowfood #lamb #oaktrack #hampshire

Whilst all of our hens are free range some are more so than others!!🤣🐓 #oaktrack #henkeeping #poultrykeeping #freerangehens #freerangehenseggs

🐏Lambing Update 🐏 It's been a busy few days here on the smallholding with our main flock in full swing!! We've had eight sets of twins, and three large single lambs, with another couple of ewes showing signs of imminent lambing now!! Only 14 to go!! #lambing #lambingtime #lambing2024 #lambingseason2024 #oaktrack #hampshiresmallholding #smallholdinglife

Come & join us at our forthcoming gardening event... 🌹Our May Bank Holiday Plant Sale will provide lots of inspiration for your garden borders, pots, cut flower and veggie patches this season with an array of seasonal plants, cottage garden perennials and vegetable seedlings. 🌷Practical advice and tips will be on hand from our team 🌼We are delighted to have Steph from Floral Rebellion joining us with her gorgeous handcrafted willow items and demonstrating the skill of willow weaving 🍵Our pop-up café will be open serving tea, coffee & homemade cakes so come and join us. 🪴Entry is free and there is plenty of parking available on site. #hampshiresmallholding #oaktrack #hurstbournetarrant #GardeningCommunity #gardening #plantsale #cottagegardenplants #FloralRebellion #supportlocal #buylocal #Andover

Lots of happy tail wagging going on when we moved the piglets onto their new pastures…🐖🐽🐷

What are you planning on cooking this weekend? Perhaps a roast for the family or even firing up the BBQ for the first time? We have a delicious range of our home reared Oxford, Sandy & Black cross Berkshire pork available in a variety of cuts including shoulder and leg joints, belly, chops and tenderloin. We are always on hand if you need any help or guidance on choosing a cut or cooking times. Why not pop in today? We're open until 4pm today and tomorrow from 9-2pm (when we'll be serving fresh coffee, homemade cake and bacon baps from 10am!!) #freerangepork #porkchops #shoplocal #lovelocal #oaktrack #hampshiresmallholding #slowfood

Add a bit of instant colour to your garden or containers this Spring. From the bright orange blooms of the Geum Borisii, to the beautiful bell shaped flowers of the Fritallaria Pallidiflora. There is plenty in bloom this month. Which is your favourite? #fritallaria #anemones #geumborisii #in #flower #inflowernow #aprilinthegarden

Do you fancy keeping hens or are looking to growing your existing flock? We will have a variety of breeds including these beauties available from Wednesday 16th April. Numbers are limited so don't miss out - get in touch to find out more or reserve yours today! ☎️07933 764305 💻oaktracksmallholding@gmail.com #pointoflayhens #poultrykeeping #oaktrack #henkeeping #hampshiresmallholding #whitestarhen #blackrockhen #lightsussexhens #buffsussexhen #columbianblacktails

Think Alfie, one of our triplets, is getting far too comfy in here!! We brought him in as he was the weakest of the three and now a week old he is thriving!! #lambingseason #smallholdinglife #oaktrack #swissvalais

The team at Oaktrack would like to wish you all a very relaxing and enjoyable Easter break...and don't forget that the clocks will be springing forward this evening, so one less hour in bed for us all! #easter #easterholiday #oaktrack #bankholiday #clockchange

The farm shop and plant nursery will be open every day in the run up to Easter from 9am - 2pm. Why not pop in for any last minute gifts, ingredients, plants or flowers to adorn your Easter table? #eastercelebrations #oaktrack #hampshiresmallholding #easterlamb #easterfood #eastergifts #openinghours

The start of the Easter celebrations is just a few days away. What will you be cooking? We have a selection of our own grass fed lamb and hogget available as joints or individual smaller cuts so whether you are catering for a large family feast or one or two people we can help. It's not too late to place your order - simply drop us an email at oaktracksmallholding@gmail.com, call us on 01264 735322 or pop into the farm shop. #easterlamb #grassfedlamb #hampshiresmallholding #oaktrack #hurstbournetarrant #legoflamb #shoulderoflamb

The farm shop will be closed today due to staff illness and staff shortages. However we will be open tomorrow from 10am - 1pm so please do pop in then.

One week today!! 🪴If you’re looking for garden inspiration this Spring why not pop along to our plant sale next Sunday from 10am? 🪴Whether you’re looking for some instant colour, something to fill a gap in your border or are just starting to plan a new bed, there will be an array of bulbs, perennials, alpines and a few veggie seedlings to suit all types of soil and site. 🪴Lots of advice on hand and plenty of hot refreshments and home bakes. 🪴Come and join us! #springplanting #inthegardennow #marchinthegarden #oaktrack #tulips #veggieplants

Audrey, our Berkshire sow, is an amazing mum to her ten piglets which are already three weeks old. #berkshirepigs #pigkeeping #oaktrack #pedigreepigs #smallholdinglife

We would like to thank everyone who joined us at our Spring Plant, Garden & Gift Sale at the weekend. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces and welcome new visitors to the farm. As a small rural business, your support means everything to us. We look forward to seeing you all again soon and hope you enjoy planting your new purchases! #thankyou #smallbiz #oaktrack #GardeningCommunity #SmallBusinessLove

Spring plant, garden and gift sale today from 10am! Pop in and join us for coffee and a bacon buttie. Browse our array of Spring bulbs, annuals and alpines perfect for planting now. Tina and Hazel will be on hand with gardening advice and Steph from Floral Rebellion will be introducing us to the art of willow weaving… Come and join us - we can’t wait to see you! #plantsale #oaktrack #lovelocal #mothersdaygiftideas #gardening #springbulbs

Struggling for a Mother’s Day gift idea? Check out our unique selection of homewares, fresh flowers and upcycled pots and planters… Pop into the farm shop anytime between 9am and 2pm from Wednesday - Saturday this week. Please note that fresh flowers will be available on Saturday only when we will have Steph from Floral Rebellion joining us at the farm. #mothersdaygift #Mothersday2024 #mothersdaygiftideas #mothersdayflowers #lovelocal #shoplocal

Its just over a week to go until our Spring Plant, Garden & Gift Sale - come and join us!! 🌹Our plant nursery will have an array of seasonal plants, bulbs, cottage garden perennials and shrubs, providing lots of inspiration for your garden and Tina and Hazel will be on hand with practical advice and tips 🌹Steph from @floral_rebellion will be joining us with her gorgeous handcrafted willow items and freshly picked bunches of seasonal flowers - just in time for Mother's day! #plantsale #gardening #oaktrack #springbulbs #cottagegardenplants

Audrey had her piglets late last night#berkshirepigs#smallholdinglife#freezingcold#

Audrey is getting vocal and starting to nest which means only one thing.....her piglets are due any day!! Watch this space for updates🐖🐖🐖 #berkshirepigs #oaktrack #smallholding #nativepigs #berkshiresow #pigkeeping

🌿We are really excited to announce our collaboration with Steph from @floral_rebellion on a series of workshops we will be hosting over the coming months! 🌸 🌿 Our first workshop focuses on the world of willow weaving. Join us at the farm, where you'll learn the art of weaving while enjoying a cuppa and some homemade cake! 🍰☕️ 🌿 Steph will be your guide, teaching various weaving techniques to create your very own stunning willow bird feeder. Hang it in your garden, fill it with seeds, fatballs or nesting materials and watch the birds flock to enjoy it! 🕊️ 🌿 Perfect for beginners and open to those 18+. All materials and tools provided, along with refreshments. 🌿 Book your spot now for £35 per person. 🌿 Contact Steph at 07410 898560 or email steph@floralrebellion.co.uk. Don't miss out on this unique experience! #WillowWeaving #WorkshopMagic #NatureCrafts #FloralRebellion #oaktrack #birdfeeder #willowbirdfeeder

🍋Don't forget Shrove Tuesday is just around the corner on 13th February - time for pancakes!! 🍋We'd love to hear what you will be having on yours. Here at Oaktrack we like to keep it plain and simple with a squeeze of lemon and sprinkling of sugar. 🍋Pop by for your pancake essentials - our lovely hens are laying fresh eggs again and we've plenty of lemons too. We have also topped up our supplies of homemade jams for those with a bit of a sweet tooth! #shrovetuesday #pancakes #pancakeday #freerangeeggs #pancakelover #oaktrack

⏰Check out our revised opening hours⏰ After a bit of a break in January we will now be returning to our normal opening hours as follows: Wednesday 9am - 2pm Thursday 9am - 2pm Friday 9am- 4pm Saturday 9am - 2pm Can't make these hours? Drop us an email or give Tina a call and we can arrange a mutually convenient time for you to pop in.. We can't wait to see you! #openinghours #farmshop #andover #hurstbournetarrant #lovelocal #buylocal #supportlocal #stayloyaltolocal #oaktrack

⭐Happy New Year and welcome back!⭐ The farm shop will be open tomorrow from 9am until 12 noon and will continue to remain open every Saturday throughout January from 9am to 12 noon. If you're in need of fresh eggs outside of these hours, an honesty box will be left at the gate, please come and help yourself. #openinghours #happynewyear #farmshop #hurstbournetarrant #charlton #andover #hampshire #lovelocal #stayloyalstaylocal #stmarybourne

If you've run out of everyday essentials why not pop in as we're open until 12 noon today, as well as tomorrow, Friday and Saturday? The shop will then be closed for a few days and re-open on Saturday 6th January from 9am until 12 noon. Please note that during the month of January we will only be open on Saturdays taking some time out to rest, recuperate and re-evaluate. An honesty box with eggs will be left at the gate at all other times. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your ongoing support this year and wish you a very happy and healthy New Year - see you in 2024!! #newyear #oaktrack #farmshop #hampshire #shoplocal #localbiz #lovelocal #ilovelocal #thankyou #farming365 #backbritishfarming

⭐Relax, enjoy and have a very happy Christmas and festive season everyone!! ⭐ We will be closing at 4pm today for a few days rest and relaxation with family and friends and will re-open on Wednesday 27th December from 9am - 12noon. #christmas2023 #hampshirefarm #oaktrack #buylocal #shoplocal #supportlocal #happychristmas