The Grower Ltd

19/06/2026

A pinch me moment, a nomination and shortlist that has taken us completely by surprise.

Proud to share that Chris King and Inez Williams-King, founders of The Grower, have been named a finalist in the 2026 The Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, often called the Grammys of Entrepreneurship, shortlisted in the Family Business Entrepreneur of the Year category.

It means a lot to be recognised alongside some of the most ambitious entrepreneurs building established businesses across the UK. Just look at the shortlist!

Thank you to our team, our customers and everyone who has backed The Grower so far. A special thank you to our family for nominating us, for your support and belief.


Great British Entrepreneurs

17/06/2026

Planting trees is just the beginning… the real success comes in the years after.

From PA1/PA6 spraying and mowing to mulch matting, hand weeding, strimming and beat up planting our after care services are designed to maximise survival rates and keep your scheme thriving.

Don’t let your investment fall short, professional maintenance makes all the difference.

Read our latest blog to see how we can help you.
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11/06/2026

We’re proud winners of the 2025 FWAG “Otter Award”!

Come and celebrate with us on a special farm walk where you can see first-hand the work that earned this recognition. Learn all about how we’re supporting wildlife, improving habitats, and farming with nature in mind

Join us for the visit:
https://fwagsw.org.uk/cornwall-otter-farm-walk-thursday-16th-july/

Booking link above:

It’s a great opportunity to explore the farm, ask questions, and discover the practical steps we’re taking to protect species and boost biodiversity.

09/06/2026

June quote of the month: What Inspires Us series

“The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.” 🌳

As a tree nursery, everything with us starts with a seed. It’s a reminder that even the smallest beginnings can grow into something incredible over time.

09/06/2026

Week 24 of 2026 – Pest Patrol in Full Swing!

This week’s challenge: How many ways can you outsmart a crow or pigeon? Turns out… quite a few

Here’s the growing arsenal of crop guardians:
Bangers – nothing like a surprise bang to keep them guessing…. Sorry neighbours it’s only for a short time. 
Bird of prey flags – because nobody argues with a hawk (even a fake one)
Netting – the classic, reliable barrier (although sometimes the crows outsmart the netting and realise they can peck through) 
Recorded bird distress calls – a bit dramatic, but effective
Windmills & light reflectors – shiny, spinny, and unsettling (for birds!) getting the whole family involved with flat packs windmills. 
“The crazy lady method” – high energy, low-tech, very personal deterrent…. 
Car horns – because why not bring in the whole orchestra?

Farming: part science, part creativity… and sometimes part loosing all social norms.

Let’s see who wins this season us or the feathered freeloaders! Give us a few weeks we’ll be back to being friends.

09/06/2026

https://fwagsw.org.uk/cornwall-otter-farm-walk-thursday-16th-july/

Farm Walk Thursday 16th July

The Williams family invite you to join them for a celebratory farm walk as winners of the 2025 Cornwall Otter Award.

Presingoll Farm covers 200 acres on the edge of St Agnes. Run by brothers Mark and Andy Williams and their families, this multi-generational business has evolved into several enterprises including arable, cattle, sheep and rare breed pigs, a thriving campsite and dog walking field. In addition they grow and supply trees and hedging plants on 12 acres of the farm.

The farm tour will include;

Discussions around the farms cropping plan. Having previously grown vegetables on the farm they are now looking to alternative crops that will reduce soil erosion and run-off whilst improving soil structure and fertility.
The farm has 3 solar panel arrays, supplying a neighbouring industrial estate as well as the farm. We will be looking at how farming has continued on the land occupied by the panels, striking a balance between energy, food and the environment.
Agroforestry is the latest enterprise on the farm with planting of Black Poplar, Willow, Apple, Almonds, Walnut, Sweet Chestnut and Hazel with plans to intercrop these with pumpkins and Christmas trees.

We’ll be joined by experienced FWAG advisers who are ready to answer your questions.

Cornwall Otter Farm Walk Thursday 16th July / Events and Workshops, Uncategorized / By The Williams family invite you to join them for a celebratory farm walk as winners of the 2025 Cornwall Otter Award. Presingoll Farm covers 200 acres on the edge of St Agnes. Run by brothers Mark and Andy Williams...

08/06/2026

We’re absolutely thrilled to share that we’ve received our Otter Award trophy for FWAG Nature Friendly Farming South West Champion!

Presented at the Royal Cornwall Show, a truly special moment for us.

This award recognises our approach to soil health, ecosystem services, multigenerational diversification, and our ongoing commitment to nature and sustainability. It means so much to see these values celebrated.

A huge thank you to everyone who supports us on this journey

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28/05/2026

Tree of the Month: Hawthorn

Next up in our Tree of the Month series is hawthorn — a small tree with big history, meaning, and benefits.

Fun fact:�Hawthorn is often called the “heartbeat of the hedgerow”. It’s one of the best trees for supporting wildlife, providing flowers for pollinators, shelter for birds, and berries (haws) well into winter. It grows across the UK from Brecon Beacons, to country lanes of England to the wild Scottish Landscape.

Old wives’ tales & folklore:�Traditionally known as the May Tree, hawthorn was associated with protection, fertility, and boundaries. It was believed to guard land and homes but bringing hawthorn indoors was said to invite bad luck! A reminder of how deeply this tree was woven into rural life and storytelling.

Why we love it:�Hardy, generous, and deeply connected to landscape restoration — hawthorn is a cornerstone species for hedgerows and regenerative planting.

PS. We’ll have a large quantity of hawthorn available this coming year, so if you’re planning larger planting projects or landscape-scale work, we’d love to hear from you now. Early orders very welcome!

Regenerativ

27/05/2026

Come and visit us at the Royal Cornwall Show from 4th–6th June in the Woodland Tent.
We’re really looking forward to meeting customers old and new!

26/05/2026

Quote of the Month
As we step into our fifth year (eek!), we’ve been doing a lot of reflecting.

On what we’ve achieved so far and on what comes next. We could pause here. We’ve achieved a lot. But we’re inspired to do more.

That inspiration has us asking deeper questions:
How do we grow our business while staying true to our ethics?
How do we ensure we never take more from the land than we give back?
And what does sustainability really mean now — is it even the right word anymore?

We’re exploring new research into nature‑centric governance, building a culture of continuous questioning, learning, and appreciation. Instead of planning in five‑year cycles, we’re looking to wisdom and texts from around the world that encourage us to think 50, 100 years and beyond.

So that our farm, our environment, and our community are better than they are today.

Because the natural world is everything.
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Quote: David Attenborough
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