Bradkeel Social Farm

17/10/2026

We do have some interesting conversations on our social farming days and its so true that nature can be and is our greatest teacher. We were looking at our cosmos flowers as they are still in full bloom and the subject of " the fibonacci sequence" was talked about and explained by one of our participants which is " the fingerprint of creation" a new concept for me. Curious and a fact research states the cosmos has eight petals and the figure eight represents infinity if turned on its side. Its prefect symmetry is seen as proof that chaos does not rule the world. How beautiful. The centre point of the cosmos is the heart or source and spirals is our life's journey.

We also came across a ruby tiger moth caterpiller making its way to shelter. 🌱♻️ sperrinsaonb

11/10/2026

Our Heritage Pickling Beetroot workshop went down a treat yesterday as participants got to taste samples of the finished product with some of dart mountain cheese (goats cheese) at the end . Thanks to all for coming along and to for sharing her photo. Appreciation also to the for supporting us and to

08/10/2026

Due to a cancellation this evening we now have 2 places available for this workshop on Saturday. Tel or message 07889042991 to book.

02/10/2026

Harvesting the last few stalks of rhubarb and more tomatoes this week. We are still enjoying the new visits of wildlife to the garden and polytunnel.

01/10/2026

29/09/2026

In Rural households across Ireland preserving food wasn't just a kitchen chore it was a seasonal ritual tied to community survival, folklore and based around the agricultural calender and what could be rooted from the land.

From this the crimson jar of beetroot was very much a visual sign at the kitchen table served with cold hams and corned beef.

If you would like to learn more about the heritage of this craft then come join us to harvest, cook and pickle beetroot from the farm on

📅 Saturday 10th October 2026
⏲️ 10.30am -12.30 pm

To book Tel; 07889042991
or email [email protected]
Limited Numbers


Supported and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund

28/09/2026

A few photos from Saturday's Willow Potato basket weaving workshop with a big thankyou to the ladies for giving it go and to for facilitating. An appreciation to for the ancestral skills passed from our ancestors and to the endurance we found that was needed to create these baskets. It has highlighted that this craft is unique, quite physical, highly valuable, designed for sustainability and cannot be replicated by machines. A great day of stories, connecting and supporting one another through the process.
A ancient craft that sustained generations. The National Lottery Heritage Fund

25/09/2026

Congratulations Barry Diver 2nd year in a row well deserved.

Garden Competition 2026

Our Garden Competition closed recently and the judges have been working through the entries with the difficult task of picking winners.

We'll be showcasing the best and first up, a huge congratulations to Barry Diver from Strabane on winning the Creative & Biodiversity Small Space Category.

Barry has completely transformed his back garden into a vibrant growing space, creating a polytunnel and cultivating a wide variety of fruit and vegetables, including tomatoes, strawberries, beetroot...

His dedication, creativity, and passion for gardening have turned a small space into something truly inspiring. Well done on this fantastic achievement, Barry! 🌿🍓🍅

Barry is pictured here receiving his Certificate and Winning Gift Voucher from Margaret - Woven Communities.

16/09/2026

Lewis has taken a joy for baking and cooking since joining the farm. Today he was making tomato soup; taking his passion a little bit further he has also joined a baking course in Derry and we want to wish him well and the best of luck in this adventure.