asda packaging is it stealing ?

[Paulottie]

We are in a small village with one post office and one general store - no fresh veg at all. Our nearest supermarket is ASDA. Our bus takes not far short of an hour to do the 6 mile journey into Hull (It goes EVERYWHERE!) so I don't do that often. The city centre has no small veg dealers. I am stuck with ASDA - or my own. Hence GYO!

And that is just what the supermarkets have done to our communities.

[Paulottie]

Your getting me going now!!! ....but must go to work or i'll be in trouble with Her Directorship!!!

[laura g]

Flippin' 'aida you've been 'ad!

£2.25 for one parsnip! How big was it?

Mum wasn't had. she got it sorted and paid about 30p. If it'd been me buying it then I would have!!!

[moggssue]

I dont have any local greengrocers since moving 'down south' - always used one back home in Cheshire but now tend to rely on Tesco... I know, I know, saying I hate them but then using them! I never ever buy meat from supermarkets, always go to the farmers, but have yet to find one to supply me with fresh veg. Hopefully I can supply myself in a couple of months, with at least some home grown!

[TPeers]

If it isn't too impolite to ask, what part of Bucks are you in Moggssue. I have family in Marlow.

[moggssue]

I'm in Stoke Poges, not a million miles from marlow. I've only been here 18 months, am originally from the Chester area and moved to be with my OH. And no, not impolite at all!!

[TPeers]

There are certaintly greengrocers in the Marlow area, and a farmers market too - I got taken to it! I'll ring the sis-in-law and see what I can find out for you if you want?

[TEB]

I used to live in Marlow and they definitely have a greengrocers and a great fishmongers, not that I used them much (used to buy wholesale).

[moggssue]

Stoke Poges used to have a little parade of shops but it's all been flattened! Its all fenced off now waiting for - ermmmm - Tesco to build on it! Marlow is a tad far for me to do daily shopping but I'd def be interested in a farmers market there?

[TPeers]

I'll see what I can find out and get back to you.

[moggssue]

Okay, cheers Terry. I know theres a farmers market at Ally Pally but thats too far for a quick trip! I'm off in a mo (using the internet in work and we're about to shut up for the weekend!!) so have a great weekend, happy growing, good luck with the hens, and see you all next week....

[TEB]

I moved out about 7 years ago but they did have the occasional french type farmers market in the park (Higginson) by the river and it was on the weekend Sunday I think.
What about Farnham Common thats nearer but I cannot remember if they had a veg shop when I lived there (as well)

[moggssue]

Dont know of a veg shop in FC off hand, there is one in GCross but it still isnt a real 'greengrocer'. Right, off now so have a good weekend!

[Two_Sheds]

Isn't it terrific popping to the plot for your shopping instead of Sain/Tesc/Asda ? I find I don't even want Kenyan beans when I can have fresh leafbeet and Flower of Spring cabbage instead.
It's a shame that the only apples in store at the mo are from S.Africa...I'm trying to cut food miles, but I need my daily fruit. Strawbs now have green fruits on tho, so won't be too long

[zebedee]

How about this???? Went to Morrisons the other day with my wife. They had Brussels Sprouts. Guess where from, for pities sake?


Freakin Australia!!!!!!!