Grow Wild - Organic groceries for home delivery in Scotland

Grow Wild: Farm Store & Veg Box Deliveries

Admin — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT

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THE SHOP IS OPEN 10-4 WEDNESDAY - SATURDAYS

Come in to the farm store to see Monika, Charlotte, Lindsay and the team who will talk about all things organic, local, seasonal, veg, fruit, cheeses, charcuterie, game, and all sorts ... recipes, nutrition, life, the world, and even music!

All FRUIT AND VEG is organically certified by the Soil Association. Our own organic apple cider vinegar is on tap, there is a wide range of refills of toiletry and household products. Come and see us!

Freshly baked bread available from 10am on Fridays & Saturdays

& REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN AGAIN!!!

We are absolutely delighted to announce that we are open for new registrations for some of our delivery runs!!

Please get in touch to find out - you can head here to get all set up!

Yvonne and Ally are in the office and here to help you each step of the way.... if you would like to speak to someone in person, then please give us a buzz in the mornings on weekdays. Sometimes we are busy in the afternoons helping with the farm stuff (veg planting, weeding, watering etc) or looking after the sheep.

Ecological cleaning products

growwild — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 09:00:00 GMT

We stock a wide (and ever-expanding!) range of eco-friendly products for domestic use.

Ecoleaf has a great range a unique range of environmentally friendly cleaning products that are non-toxic and safe for use around the house. The Ecoleaf range is derived from plant extracts and are based on biodegradable and non-hazardous ingredients, rather than the chemicals found in many brands.

Ecoleaf products are made in the UK, reducing the products’ carbon footprint. The bottles and containers are recyclable, and you can buy in bulk to further reduce the need for new bottles to be produced. All of Ecoleaf’s range boasts the Vegan society logo, and they are animal cruelty free.

Suma's own Ecoleaf range features top ethical credentials: This range is produced in the UK, Vegan – products contain nothing of animal origin and are registered with the Vegan Society, Recyclable logo – All containers are recyclable, and are competitively priced.

REFILLS!

Send your bottle back for a refill - Mark it with your name and volume of the container - we'll do the rest! Or bring your bottle in!

Ecoleaf Fabric Conditioner	750ml bottle	Fresh linen scent from Ecoleaf.	£2.25
Ecoleaf Fabric Conditioner - refill	charged per litre	Send your bottle back for a refill - Mark it with your name and volume of the container - we'll do the rest!	£2.25
Ecoleaf Laundry Liquid	(5l)	Summer rain scent from Ecoleaf	£20.49
Ecoleaf Laundry Liquid	(1.5l)	Summer rain scent from Ecoleaf	£6.35
Ecoleaf Laundry Liquid - refill	charged per litre	Send your bottle back for a refill - Mark it with your name and volume of the container - we'll do the rest!	£3.40
Ecoleaf Multisurface Cleaner	500ml bottle	Ecoleaf Multisurface Cleaner	£2.39
Ecoleaf Multisurface Cleaner - refill	charged per litre	Send your bottle back for a refill - Mark it with your name and volume of the container - we'll do the rest!	£3.40
Ecoleaf Toilet Cleaner	750ml bottle	Cool blue scent from Ecoleaf	£1.99
Ecoleaf Toilet Cleaner - refill	charged per litre	Send your bottle back for a refill - Mark it with your name and volume of the container - we'll do the rest!	£2.25
Ecoleaf Washing Up Liquid	1l bottle	Ecoleaf Washing Up Liquid	£2.65
Ecoleaf Washing Up Liquid - refill	charged per litre	Send your bottle back for a refill - Mark it with your name and volume of the container - we'll do the rest!	£2.25
Ecoleaf Hand Soap	500ml bottle	Ecoleaf Hand Soap	£3.09
Ecoleaf Hand Soap - refill	charged per litre	Send your bottle back for a refill - Mark it with your name and volume of the container - we'll do the rest!	£4.00
Ecoleaf Toilet Paper	4 pack	Ecoleaf Toilet Paper	£2.29

Please see our Prices page for our pricelist, or register for our Organic Groceries Delivery Service

Send your bottle back for a refill - Mark it with your name and volume of the container - we'll do the rest!

Juicing Recipes

growwild — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 10:20:00 GMT

Red Carrot & Apple Juice

4 carrots

2 apples

1 beetroot

Zingy Carrot & Apple

4 carrots

2 apples

1/2 lemon

Spicy Carrot & Apple

4 carrots

2 apples

small piece of ginger root

Red Carrot & Orange Juice

4 carrots

2 oranges

1 beetroot

Green booster Juice

2 apples

1 cucumber

handful of kale leaves

handful of spinach

2 celery stalks

Use of cookies on this website

Admin — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 08:58:00 GMT

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Courgette & Fennel Soup

growwild — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 14:08:00 GMT

Courgette Soup - a fresh summery soup

(this delicious recipe was supplied by Tracey Welbury, a long-standing customer)

You will need: :

2 courgettes, chopped

1 fennel, chopped

1 potato, peeled and chopped

1 tbsp chopped fresh mint , or your favourite herb

Salt and pepper

What to do:

Sweat the chopped veg in a pan with the lid on for 10 minutes, giving them a stir half way through. Add stock (fresh chicken if you have), but a vegetable bouillon or your usual alternative will be just as delicious...

Simmer for a further 20 minutes, blend, season to taste, and serve.

So easy, and so tasty!

Fennel and Bean soup

growwild — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:22:57 GMT

You will need:

1 onion, chopped
1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 litre and a bit more of stock (fresh or from organic bouillon powder)
1 tin of cannelini beans, butter beans, or any other favourite, rinsed and drained
1 tin of chopped tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon dried thyme
A pinch of ground pepper
1 bay leaf
A good handful and more of shredded fresh spinach

What to do:

Saute the onions and fennel in a large pan until tender. Add the beans. tomatoes, stock, herbs and seasoning. Simmer for about half an hour until the fennel is tender. Remove the bay leaf, add in the spinach until wilted, check for seasoning, and then serve with some crusty bread. A meal in one! Can be pureed too if so desired, but i think it is better when chunky. In our house, we always have this with freshly graed parmesan on the top.

How to get started

growwild — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:43:00 GMT

A quick overview...

1 Register

You need to register with us by filling in your details on the registration form. Once we have received your registration, we will confirm that we deliver to your delivery address, and specify the day by email, so please ensure we have your correct email and that you organised ours (sales@growwild.co.uk) so that it isnt treated as spam and filed into your junk mail. At this stage, you will also be required to set up your Direct Debit.

The Direct Debit system means we initiate a payment at this end, you receive an email advising you of such, and our service provider (GoCardless) processes the payment. This is an extremely secure way of settling your account. (Please note this is a Direct Debit whereby we request funds for each individual delivery (therefore holidays, changes to orders etc not affected by this payment method) . This is NOT a standing order of regular amounts monthly ad infinitum).

Once registered with an order, we would be delighted if you would respond to an email from GoCardless, our service provider so that we can set you up on this new system. If you have any questions – of course please do give us a buzz, and we can answer any questions. Please do ensure the GoCardless email doesn’t get filtered into your junk mail as an unrecognised address.

To recap:

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SETTING UP DD:

PAYMENT – Please set up your direct debit (ensure GoCardless is not put into junk folder) You will receive an email from GoCardless titled: Action required: Set up a Direct Debit with Grow Wild Limited. Please complete your details and you will be all set up and ready to go!

GoCardless, the UK’s largest online direct debit facilitation company enables you to securely pay with your bank account via Direct Debit. Your details are stored using military grade encryption, and all payments are fully protected by the Direct Debit Guarantee… This Guarantee is offered by all banks and building societies that accept instructions to pay Direct Debits. If there are any changes to the amount, date or interval of your Direct Debit GoCardless will notify you 3 working days in advance of your account being debited or as otherwise agreed. If an error is made in the payment of your Direct Debit, by GoCardless or your bank or building society, you are entitled to a full and immediate refund of the amount paid from your bank or building society – If you receive a refund you are not entitled to, you must pay it back when GoCardless asks you to. You can cancel a Direct Debit at any time by simply contacting your bank or building society. Written confirmation may be required. Please also notify us.

Should your payment be declined, you will be advised. Payment can be arranged by an alternative method for that delivery (you can call the office to pay with a credit card). Any bank charges incurred will be your liability and not that of Grow Wild. No charges will be imposed by Grow Wild or by GoCardless.

2 Choose the type of service

You can either:

Choose to have an assorted box delivered (or a combination of boxes) in which we choose the produce. We do pay attention to your likes and dislikes when your order is being packed, so in effect your order is customised. Any additional items you would like should be added when you order, and they will be delivered with your fruit and veg.
Choose to pick your own fruit and veg and we will pack the exact weight or number of items chosen. If you choose this option, then we will email you a list of the available fresh produce on a weekly basis (usually a Friday for the produce we are expecting the following week), you fill in the sheet specifying for example ‘aubergine – 1 of, tomatoes – 500g’ and email it back to us meeting the deadline for your delivery day, and we will pack and price accordingly. This carries a small charge of £3.45 to cover the extra time involved in packing and invoicing but is well worth it if you know what you want.

3 Choose any additional items you would like

See the fantastic range of products listed on the Organic Groceries page and choose from a wonderful selection of general groceries, award winning fresh Scottish meat, local milk, wines, cheeses, etc.

4 Tell us your special requests

Any particular food preferences? Do you hate Brussels sprouts (we love them!) – then please let us know and we will leave them out of your order, or anything else for that matter. It’s always helpful for the lovely folks packing your boxes, if you can let us know if you have any fruit and veg loves too, then they can be included if available.

5 Give us delivery instructions

When you register, please let us know of a convenient place where your order can be left by your driver. This may be round the back of your house, in the garden shed, behind the hedge, or wherever you tell us! If your order is going to be open to the elements, often the driver will stick a black bag over your order.

NB TOWN DWELLERS….If you live in a tenement, which many of our Edinburgh and Glasgow customers do, then providing us with a main stair key enables the driver to get into your block and leave your order directly outside your flat door. This has become common practice over the years, and the guys tend to jangle with keys as they make their deliveries.

Cauliflower Cheese

growwild — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:05:00 GMT

CAULIFLOWER CHEESE - A Nigel Slater recipe (The Observer, June 5th 2011)

Cauliflower cheese is the most mild and soothing of recipes. Historically, the head is left whole, and the dish is never browned in the oven, but I like my cauliflower cheese with a golden brown "au gratin" crust.

THE RECIPE

Break the cauliflower into florets, discarding any very thick stalks, then steam till tender. Make a rich cheese sauce by warming 550ml of creamy milk in a pan. Season with peppercorns, a couple of cloves and a bay leaf and bring to the boil. Turn off and allow to infuse for 15 minutes. Melt together 50g of butter and flour, stirring till it thickens, then whisk in the strained milk. Bring to the boil, then lower the heat, stir in 125g grated mature cheddar and simmer for 15 minutes. Finish with a little nutmeg. Pour the sauce over the cauliflower, scatter with a little Parmesan or cheddar and bake at 200C/gas mark 6 for 25-30 minutes. Serves 4.

THE TRICK

Traditionalists insist on serving the head whole. Ignore them and break it into pieces, otherwise you will end up with solid, undercooked stalks and overdone florets. Take time over the cheese sauce, seasoning it properly with bay, nutmeg and pepper, then let it simmer on a low heat for at least 15 minutes.

THE TWIST

Leave the cauliflower and sauce in all its pale ivory purity or bake it till the sauce turns golden. The choice is yours. Mace is a lovely old-fashioned addition to the sauce. Mix the cauliflower with broccoli. Top with sunflower or pumpkin seeds for a bit of crunch, or a layer of Parmesan. Add snippets of bacon or cooked mushrooms to the sauce.

Organic Meat & Poultry

growwild — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:05:00 GMT

We are delighted to be working with Sascha & Hugh Grierson at Newmiln Farm in Perthshire. Some of you may have tasted Sascha’s chickens since they have been making their way to Grow Wild over recent months. We would encourage you to try this most delicious meat and poultry. Why not add a whole chicken to your regular order and get a few fantastically tasty dinners out of it?

Don't be put off by the 'kg' prices.. Simply let us know what you would like...eg 4 chicken thighs, or 1 chicken breast fillet, or 3 lamb chump chops etc, and Sascha's team will butcher and pack up what you want. You will be charged according to how much your order weighs. Any questions, please do check with Yvonne and Ally in the office.

You will find the range and prices contained in the updated price list on the home page.

Deadlines for ordering are Friday noon for the following week’s delivery so that the Griersons can book and schedule preparation and so that our orders are fulfilled.

Marmalade, Seville orange

growwild — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:53:00 GMT

Seville Orange Marmalade

What you need (to make 6 jars or thereabouts):

1kg Seville oranges, 1 lemon, 2kg sugar, 2.5 litres water, large pan, 6 jam jars

What to do:

Cut the oranges and lemons in half and squeeze the juice out. Retain the pith and pips and place in a piece of muslin and tie tightly. Put the juice into a large preserving pan along with the water, and muslin bag. You can either prepare the peel in the proper way by quartering the oranges and lemons and then cutting into very fine strips oryou can do what I do (I usually make 40 or so jars, so am all for time-saving approaches), and throw the orange and lemon husks, once quartered, into a food processor, and chop into little slivers (well, more like chunks) this way! Put the peel in the preserving pan with the water, juice and muslin bag. I leave this all to soak overnight so that the peel is softened prior to cooking.

Having left overnight, add in the sugar, and heat the contents of the pan gently, stirring to ensure the sugar has melted. Bring to boiling point and leave it on a rolling boil for about 15 minutes. Extract the pectin from the pips and pith by squeezing the muslin bag with a wooden spoon. Do this a few times during cooking. You need to check if the marmalade has reached setting point, and you can do this by dropping some marmalade on to a chilled saucer, putting in the fridge, and checking whether it has a wrinkly skin on the top if you push it gently with your finger.

Keep checking until your setting point has been reached (have a few saucers chilled in the fridge), and then turn off, and leave to sit for 20 minutes. Remove any scum on the surface with a spoon. This is a good time to sterilise your jars, by washing and heating in the oven, or by already having run through a dishwasher.

Remove the muslin bag (giving a last squeeze), and stir the marmalade to distribute the peel. Put into jars using ladle or jug (please be very careful, I have survived a few nasty burns), and seal with wax disc and lids whilst hot. Done! This sounds complicated, but it isn’t, really!