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It’s that time of year when UK crop availability is starting to dwindle. Cavolo nero already saw its last pick, although we’re hoping for a comeback from Francis Sampson when his fields recover. Also biting the dust are purple carrots. This week there is still plenty of kale. Many different types in fact: green/ red/… Read More »

It may be snowing in Manchester and Europe, but thus far it is not comprising the excellent range of produce we have both on the fruit and veg side. You may have noticed the massive pears out of Holland. We usually aim for a more modest size! Pears, however, have been subject to the same… Read More »

Winter weather in Spain is causing a scarcity of sun loving crops. Cucumbers, courgettes and aubergines are tricky to source. Trade magazines report that supermarkets are struggling for salads and lettuces out of Spain, which makes us extra proud of being able to offer our local supply of salad leaves. The Glebelands winter mix includes winter… Read More »

‘Wee, sleekit, cow’rin tim’rous beastie’ can only mean one thing…it’s Burns Night this Thursday and the perfect excuse to celebrate the quality and variety of hardy UK winter roots available from our farms. Taking centre stage this week is the humble swede. Relative of the turnip but with a denser, darker flesh, our supply is… Read More »