Market Garden
The Market Garden has been growing vegetables, salads, fruit, flowers and herbs since April 2022. We aim to produce as wide a variety of crops as possible, growing open-pollinated, heritage varieties that are best adapted to our climate and taste the most delicious!
We grow using chemical-free, regenerative and minimum tillage practices. These are designed to build topsoil and support soil health by minimising exposed soil and soil disturbance, increasing fertility and biodiversity.
As the farm develops, we will work with other land based enterprises helping to build a resilient local food economy and will offer opportunities for land based livelihoods for people with limited access to land.
What We're Growing
Food
We grow a big variety of vegetables, herbs and some fruits – including heritage classics and new varieties. Over time we will add more fruits, grains and pulses and also nuts.
Fuel & Fibres
We are part of the Innovative Farmers Field Lab, trialling growing flax for textiles. Click here to read the Soil Association article about the project. We have also planted some trees that will be suitable for coppicing.
Flowers
Cut flowers are a joy, but the international industry is unsustainable. We have been experimenting with growing local cut flowers (which are also a buffet for bees while growing).
Market Garden Growing Airtable
This is the record of everything the Market Garden has grown, past and present, and includes links to recipe ideas:
Buying Produce
We sell our produce locally through our Community Supported Agriculture Veg Bag scheme, seasonal farm market stall, and community networks. More information on the Buy Produce page.
We have a solidarity pricing model for our veg bag shares, to help make it affordable to more people.
As we expand our food production we aim to work with agencies and groups in the local area to ensure our produce is reaching all local communities.
If you would like to help grow food for the neighbourhood, or are interested in learning about growing food at scale, we have volunteering opportunities in the Market Garden throughout the growing season. Check the events calendar to find out what’s coming up.