Latest news from River Cottage

East Devon’s best producers, chefs, restaurants and venues have joined forces to bring Taste East Devon Festival showcasing the best that our region has to offer. Join us for a series of unique food and drink experiences taking place this September.

Come and join us for this year’s Project Food fundraising night at River Cottage on Wednesday 19th June.

Come and join us for this year’s Project Food fundraising night at River Cottage on Wednesday 19th June.

From a compost check in, to our new Squash Paddock... hear Jonny's updates from the River Cottage garden!

We have some exciting opportunities to join the River Cottage Team!

Hugh's latest book is out now

An evening with Gill Meller and the Nc’nean whisky team in our beautiful 18th century threshing barn.

Compost: a mystical dark art, the secrets of which have been passed down in clandestine meetings in garden sheds for generations…

Or, basically, you make a pile of organic matter and it turns into something good to put on your growing areas. Whatever you do, a pile of stuff will turn into compost, but there are some simple things you can consider to make sure it happens in a reasonable amount of time with minimal stress.

For the month of February, River Cottage are teaming up with Octopus Energy to bring 100% renewable energy to our farm!

Staying energised during the festive season doesn’t mean you have to give up the mince pies and mulled wine. As with everything in life, it’s all about balance. Below are some easy and fun ways to feel fab and feast well as we rev up to the holidays.

In the run-up to the festivities it pays to be a little bit organised. A well stocked larder - shelf, cupboard, pantry - will ensure your Christmas will be tasty and tension free!

We caught up with River Cottage Head Gardener, Jonny Callis, to talk about all things mulching, and why it’s a great time of year to be ticking off this task in your gardens.