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Mill Meadows Farm

Our Back Garden has truly transformed our family. Starting with a few fields we have worked hard to run a successful rare breed farm called Mill Meadows Farm, our home and base. Located in West Sussex at the edge of the South Downs National Park the farm is a huge part of what makes our everyday lives so fulfilling. Here in “Our Back Garden" We want to be the best caretakers of our environment. Creating unique products and experiences inspired by our every day lives. We can wait to share our journey with you all! WE ARE ABOUT TO LAUNCH A NEW BOOKING SYSTEM BUT UNTILL WE DO CALL OR EMAIL US TO SECURE YOUR SUMMER 2021 BOOKINGS & EXPERIENCES.

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Dated Posted 21st Feb 2021

Locally Grown & Here to stay

Well we made it !! After almost a year of hard work and Covid delays today we welcomed 1200 Rainbow…

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Dated Posted 08th Jan 2021

Hello OBG Family, Happy New Year!

We just cant believe its 2021! At the start of the year it is fair to say we were set…

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Dated Posted 11th May 2020

Why do you shear Alpacas?

Why do you shear Alpacas? Well that’s it, all packed up after our weekend of shearing this year on our…

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Another use for Alpaca wool! As you might know we

Another use for Alpaca wool! As you might know we are entering into the wonderful world of #aquaponics and building a relationship between fish and plants so that they can both sustainably feed each other in a you scratch my back I'll scratch yours.
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Fish make the water dirty and when pumped through plants their roots take all that lovely nutrition and clean the water ready to be sent back to the fish... and so on... forever!!! 🐟🌱🐟🌱
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No soil!! In our Aquaponics project we are using alternative growing mediums this I very important and what makes it Aquaponics and not Hydroponics. We have chosen to use #leca a clay ball that allows for water flow and holds on to nutrients flowing in the water.
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We also are using deep water beds where floating rafts hole caged pots that allow the roots to hang low in the water and collect all the goodness they need.
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From left to right is a little experiment. We are successful germinating seeds in Alpaca wool, sheeps wool and #Rockwall (becoming a popular alternative to soil!)
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It's amazing what you can do!
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#wool #farming #aquaponics #food #produce #sustainability

Another gorgeous day of Alpaca experience walkers!

Another gorgeous day of Alpaca experience walkers!!

Email ourbackgarden01@gmail.com to book in your experience here in Our Back Garden #ourbackgarden ❤️❤️😊

Last planning meeting in our tunnel before we have

Last planning meeting in our tunnel before we have our first shepherds hut guests back on site on Monday!!

We are incredibly proud of the space we have been able to create for our guests. Our tunnel is exclusively reserved for our shepherds hut guests. This gives you additional space to relax,enjoy some food and activities when the weather calls for something a bit more cosy and sheltered.

You can book a stay with us over on our website ourbg.co.uk 🥰
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#shepherdshut #cityescape #westsussex #southcoast #polytunnel #polytunnellife #staycation #datenight

And it begins!!! 2 lovely little girls to start us

And it begins!!! 2 lovely little girls to start us off! Mum did well and they are all nice and healthy!!!
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Bring it on! #lambing #lambs #lamblife #farming #earlymornings

Happy Easter 🐣!! Don’t forget to check out wh

Happy Easter 🐣!! Don’t forget to check out what going on in Our Back Garden .. our chick says click through to ourbg.co.uk for more ❤️

Thanks @few_n_far_organic_clothing for the merch !! We can’t wait to launch these gorgeous organic cotton tote bags !
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#easter #chickbabies #cuteanimals #fluffy

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Telephone – 01243 372769

Perry Ralls (Alpaca Experience enquiries) – 07727181918

Laura Barker (Alpaca Products enquiries) – 07519847459

Lade Barker (Secretary and Owner) – 01243 372 769

John Barker (Farmer Owner) – 01243 372 769

email: ourbackgarden01@gmail.com

Mill Meadows Farm, Mill Lane, Westbourne (near Emsworth), West Sussex, PO10 8RT