About Ash & Elm

Who We Are:

Emma

Horticulture tutor & flower grower

Emma has been teaching and mentoring organic growers for 20 years. As well as working as an horticultural advisor Emma is enjoying developing the flower growing side of the business.

Dave Ash

Trees crops & maintenance

With a background in social care and garden maintenance, Dave Ash is well equipped to not only maintain the grounds but staff and volunteers well being too.

Anna

Veg & mushroom grower

Joining the team in 2021 Anna has a wealth of experience in commercial food production, as well as foraging. Now our lead veg grower and mushroom cultivation expert.

Join the team

Seasonal worker

Joining the team in 2026 Seasonal workers needed from March each year. Caravan accommodation available.

Ruby

Work experience/ trainee

Joining the team in 2023 Ruby is an invaluable member of the team. Rain or shine Ruby cycles up to the land to help with veg bag packing or where ever else help is needed.

Volunteers

Volunteer day every Tuesday

Why not join our team of volunteers???

Get involved in growing food

Sociable, learn new skills, make new friends, spend time in nature

Our History

Hello everyone. This is an overview of our first 10 years on site…

We moved on to our 5 acres at Cae Felyn, Old Hall, in Autumn 2011. A lot has changed since then. The development of the land had been documented regularly in our blog, unfortunately the old website corrupted. But that gave us a great opportunity to look back through old pictures and compile a selection that summarise the conversion of 5 acres of Welsh grassland into a diverse productive market garden.