This weeks box
In both small and large boxes there is, winter squash and Red Russian Kale (from Trevalon), Potatoes (charlotte) (from Tamar Valley), onions (from Holland) and carrots, leeks, parsnip and mushrooms (from Devon). The large boxes also contain turnips, ruby chard and mixed salad (from Trevalon).
In both small and large vegetable boxes this week there is also a sample of Tommy Knight apples a traditional Cornish apple variety from Cornish Orchards, Duloe (Organic in conversion) they are now available as an extra for all the veg boxes at £1.50/kg.
If you have space for your own apple tree, Cornish Variety apple trees (including Tommy Knight) are available from Trevalon (prices on request).
The fruit boxes contain a combination of Tommy Knight apples (from Duloe), Pears (from Devon), plums and Clementines (from Spain), grapes (from Italy) & Bananas (from Dominican Rep).
First frost
As a result of last weeks heavy frost some of the outside salad was damaged. The plants will grow back but until they have recovered we will be using a combination of the mustard leaves that were unaffected by the frost and salad cut from inside the polytunnels.
For a few weeks there will be enough for all the large boxes to get salad and some of the small boxes as well. This week depending on how much is available some small boxes will receive salad instead of Winter Squash. If you have a small box and would like to have salad over the next few weeks please let us know and we will make sure that you are get some.
Roskillys Organic Milk
I have contacted Cornish Organic Milk producer, Roskilly's, and depending on demand from customers I am looking to be able to offer Roskilly's Organic Milk every week as an extra.
Prices: semi & whole
1 pint 79p
2 pints £1.09
4 pints £1.81
If you are interested in receiving a regular weekly delivery of organic milk please contact us.
Volunteers
There are now two regular volunteers working at Trevalon, putting in two hours a week in exchange for a vegetable box. If you are also interested in helping out on Tuesdays let me know.
Mark
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This is your chance to get involved in
THE FUTURE OF TREVALON
Trevalon is 16.5 acres of farmland near Herodsfoot. It is south facing with small fields surrounded by mature hedges. There is a stream, woodland, springs, ponds, orchard, vegetable plots and grassland. It is organic certified and is a haven for wildlife.
Currently the land is used to grow fruit and vegetables supplying 80 vegetable boxes a week, delivered to homes in SE Cornwall. We sell four sizes of vegetable box, £6, £10, £13 and £16.
Trevalon now wants to open to the community, and give you the chance to help manage the land, take part in growing your own food on community plots and allotments, and become involved in making Trevalon more sustainable.
This is your chance to become involved in Trevalon Community Supported Agriculture Project (CSA) and create a partnership between the farmer and the community, working together to produce local healthy food at affordable prices.
What are the BENEFITS OF A CSA?
A chance to receive FRESH FOOD from a known local source,
A sense of BELONGING TO A COMMUNITY, an opportunity to CONNECT WITH THE LAND, have access to the farm for EDUCATION, WORK and LEISURE, play an active part in SUPPORTING A LOCAL SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISE.
A Community Cooperative has been formed, called Trevalon Organic Cooperative, The public meeting is a chance to come and find out more and get involved. If you want to put forward ideas and discuss the many possibilities you are invited to join and attend the AGM for members.
Small farms are a valuable part of the local economy and landscape. They need your support. Producing food locally is an important part of creating a sustainable future, reducing food miles and carbon emissions and increasing healthy lifestyles.
Its win win - NOW AND FOR THE FUTURE!
ORDER A VEGBOX or go on the mailing list, email: janice@trevalon.co.uk, telephone: 01579326144, or visit the online shop at trevalon.co.uk.