March 17, 2026
This represents one of the busiest times of the year here at Scilly Organics. As the winter is finally behind us, not all the winter jobs actually are! When people ask me what I do
April 22, 2025
Here’s a piece I wrote for Cornwall Climate Care, looking at how climate change impacts the farm, some of the other climate work I do with farmers and growers, and thoughts about bigger issues. https://www.cornwallclimate.org/blog/cornwall-climate-catch-ups-jonathan-smith
March 18, 2025
I take soil samples from the farm most years, to analyse how the Soil Organic Matter changes over 9 different fields/sections of the farm, down to 1ft/30cm. I’ve been measuring this since 2009.
February 11, 2025
On the farm we put a very high imortance on space for nature. Hedges, woodland, rough edges, orchards, green manures, scrub…they all support biodiversity that make the farm a rich and enjoyable place to be.
January 26, 2025
Sometimes I welcome the storms. Despite a bit of damage to the glasshouse the other day, the stormy weather is bringing in more seaweed. That’s my job today – hauling up a few loads. I’m
December 10, 2023
This is a question I am often asked. The growing year is at its quietest ebb from about November to February, as the land rests and days are relatively short. This is also a relief