House and garden

Borders
House and garden
House and garden Me and some of the dogs
60 Updated 3 months ago
A family house with large garden and 30 acres of mixed woodland. We grow fruit and vegetables and have chickens, three dogs and I have just started to keep bees. I garden organically and prefer the No Dig method. We would like WWOOFers to come and participate in general gardening from March through until October. We hope to help you gain confidence with growing plants and looking after animals. You will also have plenty time to discovery the beautiful Scottish Borders. There is separate accommodation in a very comfortable two bedroom cottage. We will provide all food for WWOOFers to self cater plus sheets, towels etc. Organic methods: No dig method; companion planting; green manure and compost; Certifications: we use only organic products in the garden. Internet access available
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Poultry farming
Forestry
Beekeeping
Methods or systems
Biological pest control
Host type
Self-sufficiency property
20.2 Hectares | 50 Acres
Accommodation
3 WWOOFers
Bedroom
Children not accepted
Pets not accepted
Meals
Omnivore
Length of stay
1-2 weeks
3-4 weeks
Over a month
Jenny
Jenny
Member since 2011
Languages spoken: English, Italian
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Borders
5 miles from Galashiels in the Scottish Borders. There is a bus from Galashiels to very close to the house. Just over 1 hour from Edinburgh.
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Alexandra
Alexandra
Canada • August 2026
I had a lovely time at [Host] ! Jenny was very welcoming and knowledgeable. The cottage was very comfortable and very practical to go visit different places on your days off or simply stay to relax and read.
MARYSE
MARYSE
France • August 2026
I loved my stay in [Host]! The location and the surrounding area are so beautiful! Jenny always made sure that my colleague and I had everything we needed in the comfortable accommodation provided. I’d like to thank Jenny and her husband for their warm welcome. I learned a lot about gardening from Jenny, and I found the work enjoyable. As someone who lives in the city all year round, these two weeks in the countryside did me a world of good! The fact that Edinburgh was easily accessible by bus from [Host]was also a plus, as it allowed me to explore the city as well. Thanks again very much, Jenny! 🙂🥀🌳🌻🍀
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McKay
McKay
United States • August 2026
Jenny was attentive, generous, communicative, warm, and organized. My husband and I enjoyed her company immensely. We were very well taken care of, and the work was rejuvenating and interesting. We learned new things about gardening, composting, and foresting every day. We hope that we can go back. We couldn’t recommend WWOOFing with her with more enthusiasm!
Laurence
Laurence
France • June 2026
Of my 3 weeks of stay, Jenny left for 15 days for personal conveniences. The change of program was made without me being consulted and after the purchase of my tickets (€250). I expressed my disappointment but there was no discussion or possible adaptation. I was offered not to come or to change family. The wwoof.uk association intervened and said it was "unacceptable". I was left alone with another woofeuse and the salaried gardener. He gave us instructions and worked elsewhere. Jenny did what she could to make the stay as good as possible during her absence. Nevertheless, this was not enough to fulfil the essential parameters for the success of the stay. [......] I was unlucky because for the rest Jenny appeared to me as a good person full of talent. [Admin note: parts of this review have been redacted by WUK admin]
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Jenny
Reply from Jenny
I apologise for my absence during your stay. I had to extend my time away as my sister-in-law was very sick. I wanted to support my husband during this time and help him with some other activities which required us to be away from home. I want wwoofers to feel comfortable and I am sorry I wasn’t able to make your stay more agreeable.
Nele
Nele
Germany • June 2026
I had a good time at Jenny's farm. Unfortunately, she was only there for one of the three weeks, so we didn't really get much time together. During that week, she invited me and the other WWOOFer to lunch, which was a nice opportunity to chat. In the garden, we worked primarily with Jimmy, the gardener; he assigned us our tasks and showed us how to do the work. I was there in may, so it was mostly weeding. The cottage was cozy, though it was unfortunately a bit chilly during the cold weeks. Nevertheless, I felt comfortable; the kitchen was well-equipped, and Jenny kept us well-stocked with groceries. Many thanks for this experience—my first WWOOFing experience abroad.
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Timothé
Timothé
France • May 2026
It was our very first woofing experience, and we couldn’t have asked for anything better! We stayed for a month in April. Jenny is really lovely. The place is absolutely beautiful and peaceful. The work is very rewarding: Jenny is a real fountain of knowledge, she takes the time to explain things to you, and you learn a huge amount about gardening. We mainly worked on maintaining the garden, but also around the house, particularly in the woods, with Jimmy (the gardener), who is also very kind. We also had the chance to walk the dogs on several occasions, they’re adorable! The working hours (9am–3pm) are very reasonable. There’s also plenty to explore in the area during your free time. We stayed in the cottage: a large, fully self-contained flat, very comfortable and perfectly equipped. You live there on your own with complete independence. Jenny does the shopping for you and makes sure you have everything you need, and she loves introducing you to local produce. It’s an experience we won’t forget and one we’d recommend without hesitation. A big thank you to Jenny for her warm welcome and kindness!
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