Veg news

Without wanting to put a downer on the gorgeous weather, we unfortunately have to bring to your attention the desperate situation that our growers are in – also widely being reported by national news outlets. The recent heatwave, combined with no significant rainfall for months, has created enormous problems for farmers. Organically managed soil can… Read More »

We’ve passed the solstice and it’s all go on the fruit and veg front! So many new lines coming in, that the majority of our veg offer now comes from the UK. The first delivery of broccoli from Nacton Farm in Suffolk is in and looks promising; fresh, big, tight heads to start the season… Read More »

More sublime UK produce arriving in store this week from a host of our favourite growers across the country. Celery bunches from Strawberry Fields in Lincolnshire are nothing short of fantastic – we always encourage  the use of celery leaves in the kitchen and these really showcase why; try using as a flat parsley substitute… Read More »

 A couple of iconic UK season beginnings this week, both from Carey Organics in Hereford. Broad beans: Not only do you get to eat delicously fresh beans, you get bonus meditation practice while you sit and pop them out of their velvety beds and skins. But we’re not all double-podders. As it’s still early, these… Read More »

We’re starting to see lots of great UK produce coming through this week. It’s almost a month behind the start to the season last year, but the sun really pouring over the crops is setting things in motion. New bunched onions from Strawberry Fields are so fresh from the ground that their tops make a… Read More »

Is it a turnip? Is it a radish? One thing we can be certain of is that these salad turnips from local favourites Glebelands City Growers are absolutely delicious. The crunchy, peppery bulbs make a nice addition to any salad and the leaves can be wilted down for a pleasantly bitter green side dish. Ahead… Read More »