I couldn't have picked a nicer day to visit the Northchurch site, the sun was shining and I had a good feeling about it right from when I drove past the allotments and saw the entrance.
The vegetables come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and colours.
I went at the end of the day and the selection wasn't huge, as it depends on how much has been bought that day and how much they harvested that morning. Despite that I still managed to pick myself plenty of goodies.
A little tip from the man there-the best day to go is Wednesday (or after that) as that's when they harvest. You can also visit their stall on Berkhamstead market on a Thursday morning.
Eggs, as local as they come, from their own chickens just metres away.
As you leave the shop you can have a little wander round their very rustic herb garden
Lots of pumpkins, was so tempted to get one but hardly ever cook with pumpkins though I think I may do soon, as they're relatively low in carbs. Note to self; think of something pumpkin-y to cook. I do keep toying with the idea of making this yummy looking pumpkin and goats cheese zoodle dish I saw on the Londoner the other week.
Courgettes, obviously got a few of these as you can never have too many in this zoodle loving house
Once you've finished you drive back through the allotments and go on your way, though next time I think I may park at the top of the road and walk through them, as they're so lovely and full of such lovely colours, like these dahlias...
Sunflowers
It's definitely well worth a visit if you're nearby, just past the canal, you'll see the sign for the allotments, drive all the way through the allotments and park at the bottom next to the poly tunnels and fill your boots with lots of fresh, organic produce.
Looks lovely here, I work quite nearby and have never seen it. Going to swing by now I think!
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely here, I work quite nearby and have never seen it. Going to swing by now I think!
ReplyDeleteWow, this place looks amazing! Such an amazing enterprise and a fantastic concept. I'd love to visit this weekend, but unfortunately I'm unable to, as I don't live nearby. I'd definitely consider visiting in the future though! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow, this place looks amazing! Such an amazing enterprise and a fantastic concept. I'd love to visit this weekend, but unfortunately I'm unable to, as I don't live nearby. I'd definitely consider visiting in the future though! Thanks for sharing.
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