As we all do our best to keep cool in this uncommonly warm weather, spare a thought for all our growers who continue to work in these difficult conditions to deliver us quality, fresh produce. Many are clocking in in the early hours of the morning and returning to the fields late in the evening… Read More »
Veg news 13th July
Summer has undoubtedly arrived, and there’s just one thing on our minds in this uncommonly warm weather: salad! Salad leaves from Glebelands are, as always, a real delight at this time of year, and topped with a smattering of edible flowers for a real pop of colour. Lettuce varieties are equally enticing, with regulars like… Read More »
Veg news 6th July
Into July now and we’ve got an abundance of UK brassicas for you to enjoy, with this week’s supply of broccoli and purple sprouting broccoli coming in from Gielty of Lyncroft farm. We’ve a whole host of different kale varieties to choose from too: there’s bagged russian kale from Glebelands, red and green curly varieties… Read More »
Veg news 23rd June
We’ve seen the very first UK strawberries of the season this week, which pair perfectly with our first deliveries of UK basil, courtesy of Strawberry Fields, Ward & Thompson, and Farmstart. Elsewhere on the display UK ratatouille continues to shine, with aubergines and courgettes coming in thick and fast from Lyncroft farm and Libby Flintoff.… Read More »
On Saturday 25th June…
Visit Unicorn’s Living Roof as part of Chorlton Open Gardens, 11am – 5pm Once again we’re part of the much-loved Chorlton Open Gardens; opening our “living roof” garden to the public. There’ll be tasty treats from suppliers Holy Grain Sourdough Bakery & Sodada Kombucha up there too, plus snacks & drinks from us. Chorlton Open… Read More »
Veg news 14th June.
Once again we’re totally spoiled for choice with the selection of produce this week, and it’s especially gratifying to see so much of it locally grown! We’ve celery bunches from Strawberry Fields and Lyncroft Farm, and some stunning courgettes from Ward & Thompson and Libby Flintoff. There’s also green curly kale from Farmstart and Lyncroft… Read More »
