Diaries

Buy Castle Farm Lavender Plants online

Buy Castle Farm Lavender Plants online

May 08, 2023

Buy our two favourite Lavender Plant varieties online to enjoy in your garden (Lavender ‘Folgate’ and Lavandin ‘Grosso’). These two varieties are Castle Farm approved, hand-chosen by us, and are the plants you can see growing across our Lavender fields in the Darenth Valley!
Summer Season Work - we are hiring!

Summer Season Work - we are hiring!

March 08, 2023

The summer season is fast approaching and we need some bright, enthusiastic and friendly people to join our team. 
Conservation on Castle Farm

Conservation on Castle Farm

March 02, 2023

Practical conservation has always been an integral part of day-to-day activities.

Win a £30 Castle Farm Gift Card!

Win a £30 Castle Farm Gift Card!

February 26, 2023

Submit a product review before 12th March 2023, and be in with a chance to win a £30 Castle Farm Gift Card! 
Castle Farm Beef

Castle Farm Beef

February 23, 2023

We take great pride in producing healthy, contented cattle in natural surroundings. Each animal is reared to prime condition under the watchful eye of our herdsman.
The Story Behind The Scent

The Story Behind The Scent

February 22, 2023

Our Ladybird Lavender Oil is unique to Castle Farm –  bred and carefully trialed over the past two decades. But how do you go about developing a brand new plant for oil production? Read on! 


Lavender vs. Lavandin - What is the difference?

Lavender vs. Lavandin - What is the difference?

February 20, 2023

Many people are familiar with the relaxing, calming and delicate scent of Lavender, but fewer are aware of Lavandin - click here to learn the differences! 
Castle Farm Pumpkins & Squashes

Castle Farm Pumpkins & Squashes

September 27, 2022

Visit the farm shop and choose from our wonderful selection of pumpkin varieties - for eating and decoration! All grown on Castle Farm, and hand cut from the fields. 
Fresh or Dried Hops? What to choose...

Fresh or Dried Hops? What to choose...

August 08, 2022

Hop Bines are lovely 3 metre long garlands of foliage and green ‘flowers’, traditionally hung every year to bring luck! Click here to understand what to expect with your order.

Wonderful wheat at Castle Farm

Wonderful wheat at Castle Farm

August 08, 2022

Over one third of the 1200 acres of land at Castle Farm is used to grow wheat. As well as being used for bread making flower, we hand cut and bunch green and golden wheat to be dried and used for interior decoration, shop fit-outs and events!
Recent film locations at Castle Farm

Recent film locations at Castle Farm

February 15, 2022

What have our Film Crew Team been up to in the past few months?.. Castle Farm has been playing host to film crews, photographers and production companies for over 6 years, now establishing ourselves as a key farm film locations in the South East... 
Castle Farm Lavender Shortbread Biscuits…. the tried & tested recipe

Castle Farm Lavender Shortbread Biscuits…. the tried & tested recipe

February 14, 2022

A simple and delicate recipe, for melt-in-the-mouth shortbread – perfect for a relaxing afternoon tea.

Makes about 20 pieces