The Almanac
Tales from THE PIG

Boosting biodiversity: how we’re protecting our patch at THE PIG-in the South Downs

Our Head Kitchen Gardener Alex shares an insight into how we’re supporting our pollinators and looking after the land around our West Sussex PIG
Buzz this way

How the South Downs National Park is creating the wildflower meadow corridors – and the vital pathways between them – that bees need.
Wake up and smell the coffee

Notes from the kitchen table with Tom Sobey, Founder of Origin Coffee – our new coffee partner across THE PIGs!
48 hours of New Forest favourites

Our team at THE PIG share their little black book of Hampshire hidden gems – the first places they trot to when it’s time to down tools and switch-off in the warmer months…
New Forest Strawberry Cheesecake

This is cheesecake – but not as you know it. We grow a few different types of strawberry at THE PIG, including the small but flavoursome white Alpine and wild varieties, which make this pud extra special.
Give it some welly

Big news for your muddy British summer! THE PIGs are now partnering with Barbour, and we’ve got you covered.
Summer recipe: garden pea salad

It’s a lovely, colourful salad that’s light, zesty, and perfect for enjoying in the sun with a glass of wine.
Flower Power

One of the UK’s best loved gardeners, Sarah Raven is a green-fingered pioneer and one of THE PIG’s favourite suppliers
Seeing red

How Isle of Wight Tomatoes put flavourful, heritage varieties back on the map
Naturally inspired

Non-alcoholic Cornish spirits brand Pentire has become a global phenomenon – including at our PIGs, where we knew the founder when it all began
Imperfect Pairings

Special tipples should always be paired with suitably refined cuisine – those are the rules. But rules are made to be broken…
Loving Local - Supporting our communities

Meet the brilliant local charities to each PIG, that we’re proud to have as our partners and friends to help make a positive impact in the communities we’re rooted in.