Why subscribe to a veg box?
If you are used to having control of your weekly veg shop then moving over to a subscription, where the choice is made for you, can be a challenge. So why do it at all? When we started the market garden we found ourselves in the same position of eating 'with the seasons' and while it may have its downsides it has plenty to recommend it.
The Adventure of the New.
When choice is limited by what's available in the season we are forced to try new things. We have both found ourselves growing and tasting varieties we have never tries before and enjoying them. Our diet has become more varied and more adventurous and imaginative as a result.
As fresh as it gets
We harvest the day before we deliver which means you just won't get fresher (unless you grow it yourself). Fresh produce means longer lasting produce in the fridge and that means less waste and tastier veg.
A Varied diet is a healthy diet
Research has increasingly supported the idea that eating as wide a variety of plants as possible is very beneficial to your health. We grow as many varieties as space, climate and season will allow and are always on the lookout for new, unusual or even overlooked ingredients
Supporting a sustainable future
We believe that big industry needs to change and particularly 'big oil', but we also believe that individuals and communities are part of the change that is required too. By subscribing you are voting for local food produced in sustainable way within the local community. You are voting for low food miles, and food of the the highest possible ethical standards.
Helping us help you
Growing food is as a challenging a job as you will ever find. Subscription to a veg box scheme helps us plan better by giving us visibility over future income and demand and provides an efficient method of sale and distribution which minimises crop waste and maximises use of our time, which all helps us provide you with the best quality food.
Build a closer relationship to the land
By eating seasonally you tie yourself closer to the rhythm of the natural world around you. By becoming part of our market garden community you will also have opportunities, as a subscriber, to visit the market garden and see where and how your food is grown.
More flexible than you think
Don' t be worried about flexibility. If you need to skip a week or two of your subscription because you are away on holiday out out of town on business no problem, just let us know ow or use our customer portal.
Have a food intolerance or just don't like something? Just let us know and we won't out it in your selection of produce.
If you want more of something - like you just can't get enough fresh salad, or crunchy curly kale - let us know, and when supplies allow we'll make sure you get more of what you like.
Hopefully you'll find a reason to join us and support the production of super tasty, sustainable, seasonal, locally grown food.
