Amphibians, Dew Ponds & Regenerative Farming at Cholderton Estate
Amphibians, dew ponds and regenerative farming at Cholderton Estate, a mixed organic farming estate on the Hampshire and Wiltshire border.
Stargazing at Cholderton Estate: February’s Planetary Alignment and the Ancient Wisdom of the Skies
On the 25th of February 2025, a striking planetary alignment will grace the night sky, with Venus, Mars, and Mercury appearing close together on the horizon. This celestial event offers a rare opportunity to reflect on how astronomy has shaped our understanding of time, the seasons, and the land itself. At The Cholderton Estate, just 10 minutes from the world-famous Stonehenge, we are surrounded by an ancient landscape that has been intrinsically linked to the movements of the stars for thousands of years.
Lambing Season at The Cholderton Estate: lambing encounters
The Cholderton Estate are proud to farm this historic flock of rare breed Hampshire Down sheep. Lambing encounters are being held this Spring half term.
A record count of palpita vitrealis IN HAMPSHIRE
Henry Edmunds and Tim Norriss of Hampshire Swifts caught 33 species in a moth trap in October 24, including a record number of Olive Tree Pearl (P. Vitrealis).
Sainfoin, from 1730 to the present day
Sainfoin has been grown on the estate since 1730. Henry Edmunds reflects on the history and the importance of the species across the farm.
A FUTURE FOR SWIFTS
Henry Edmunds reflects on swifts on the estate and what can be done to help their numbers increase.
A VICTORIAN WALLED GARDEN
One of our gardeners, Clare reflects on her experience of gardening the Victorian Walled Garden ahead of our National Garden Scheme open day in June.
THE FOLDED FLOCK
Estate Owner, Henry Edmunds, reflects on how the lambing of our rare breed Hampshire Down sheep has been managed over the years
A season of mist and mellow fruitfulness
How we manage our hedgerows to support visiting birds
A sustainable future
How can we adjust farming practices and mindsets for a sustainable future?
