Looking for a chemical-free, sustainable way to nourish your garden? Bowland Farm’s raw sheep fleece offers a heritage twist on modern mulching — straight from our sheep to your flower beds.

What Is Raw Fleece?

Raw fleece is the natural wool sheared from sheep, unwashed and full of lanolin. Soft, springy, and biodegradable, it’s ideal for gardeners seeking eco-friendly methods that go beyond compost and commercial mulch.

Our fleeces come from heritage breeds raised with care — including Lleyn and Hebridean sheep — and they’re perfectly suited to low-impact growing systems and permaculture plots.

Benefits in the Garden

• Weed suppression: Fleece acts as a thick mat to block sunlight and smother weeds.

• Moisture retention: Its absorbent fibres help keep soil damp, reducing the need for watering.

• Insulation: Natural loft protects roots from frost and heat.

• Slug & snail deterrent: Its coarse texture discourages soft-bodied pests from crossing.

• Soil enrichment: As it breaks down, fleece adds organic matter and helps improve soil structure.

How to Use It

• Tear or cut fleece into manageable pieces.

• Place around plants or line growing beds like a mulch mat.

• Ideal for use under cloches, in raised beds, or around fruit bushes and vegetables.

• Refresh after heavy rain to maintain pest deterrence.

Pricing

• £5 per full fleece

• £2.50 per carrier bag full

Why Choose Bowland Farm?

Every fleece sold helps support our mission: ethical farming, rare breed conservation, and sustainable agriculture. You’re not just buying mulch — you’re investing in biodiversity and land stewardship.

Get in touch via WhatsApp 07906611558 or email - bowlandfieldfarm@gmail.com, to arrange delivery or collection from the farm to pick up your fleece and see the sheep that grew it.