Fresh from the field: Shrub veg boxes land in our Market

Who are Shrub?

Shrub are a wholesale greengrocer based just up the road in Hollingbury, and they’re on a mission to champion true British seasonality. They work directly with more than fifty small-scale farms and specialist growers, planning crops and harvests together throughout the year. Every item they supply is fully traceable, coming from growers who use ethical, responsible farming practices that support natural ecosystems and keep the land healthy for years to come.

What makes Shrub different is that the growers lead the way. If something isn’t in season, isn’t quite ready, or isn’t up to scratch, it simply won’t make it into the box. It’s an approach that has made Shrub a trusted supplier to some of the UK’s best chefs, bakers and grocers, and now that same produce is available to you.

What’s in the box?

Because everything follows the seasons, each box changes as the year goes on. An example box looks like:

Carrots
Turnips
Radicchio
Savoy Cabbage
Kale
Apples
Celeriac
Chard
Acorn Squash
Japanese Pears

It’s a box full of colour and possibility. Think roasted squash and celeriac on a cold evening, a crunchy radicchio and pear salad, slow-cooked kale with garlic, or a big pot of soup made with whatever’s left at the end of the week.

Why we love it

At One Garden Brighton, we care about where food comes from, how it’s grown, and the people who grow it. Partnering with Shrub means we can offer our visitors produce that’s grown with care, picked at its best, and supports small farms. Buying seasonally also means eating food at its most flavourful, while cutting down on the miles your dinner has travelled.

How to get yours

Shrub veg boxes are available in our Market every Friday, priced at £20 per box.

Pop in, pick one up, and discover what the season has to offer.

We can’t wait to see what you cook with them. Share your creations with us on Instagram by tagging @onegardenbrighton and @shrub.london.