The Organic Box
We stand behind our name! Filled with a variety of seasonal, organic fruits & vegetables, perfect for a family of 2-4.
Avocado
Avocados are also known as 'Alligator Pears'. They're great chopped in a salad, garnishing a soup, spread on toast or lightly salted. </br> </br> Avocados are a good source of folate, vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin K, fibre, potassium, and healthy unsaturated fats. They're also a good source of cartenoids, which are good for anti-inflammation.
Greens - Spinach - Alberta
A delicious bag of local spinach! </br></br>Spinach is in the royalty of leafy greens. It is insanely versatile, full of flavour, and incredibly good for you! Eat up, feel better, and bring a toothpick.
Fennel - BC
This is one beautiful bulb of fennel. The root or bulb is great raw, roasted, or glazed. </br> </br> If you are lucky to get a bulb with the fronds make a wonderful tea. Be sure to use the whole plant! </br> </br> Like many of its fellow spices, fennel contains its own unique combination of phytonutrients including the flavonoids rutin, quercitin, and various kaempferol glycosides that give it strong antioxidant activity. In addition to its unusual phytonutrients, fennel bulb is an excellent source of vitamin C. Vitamin C is the body's primary water-soluble antioxidant, able to neutralize free radicals in all aqueous environments of the body.
Peas - English - Shelling - Peas on Earth
Local shelling peas are here! English peas have a large bright green pod which encases plump, round peas or berries. The pods grow on vines and unlike snow and sugar snap peas are too fibrous to be edible. Pods must be shelled first by snapping off the end and pulling the fibrous string along the length of the pod. Each pod contains five to eight emerald hued peas. Peas have a tender yet slightly crunchy texture and a sweet pea flavor.
Cauliflower - Lotto - BC
A lotto between white, yellow and purple cauliflower. These local heirloom variety cauliflower are amazing treats and lots of fun to eat! </br></br>Often steamed or boiled, try sauteeing cauliflower for a change. Adding cauliflower to a skillet helps retain the vegetables crispness, and holds in the flavour. Cauliflower is high in both fiber and vitamin C, with a half cup of florets providing nearly half of ones daily requirement for vitamin C. It also contains a fair amount of vitamin A, folate, calcium and potassium as well as selenium, which works with Vitamin C to boost the immune system.
Herbs - Dill - Alberta
Dill Dill Dill! Get some potatoes, carrots, butter, and dill and make yourself happy! </br> </br> While pretty low on the nutritional scale, dill is loaded with health beneficial flavonoids, and monoterpenes. They act as antioxidants and trap free radicals in our bodies.
Onions - Spring - Red/Yellow Lotto - BC
You can tell spring is near when Spring Onions show up in your box. Just like Green Onions but with some extra spice. </br></br>These red or white spring onions come shoot and bulb. They are super flavorful as they are fresh from the earth at this time of year. They taste amazing stir fried with veggies or added raw or roasted to soups or salads.
Carrots - Orange - Bunch
Bolero carrots are revered for their special sweetness, crisp texture and inconspicuous core.
Grapes - Black Sapphire
A black seedless grape with an amazing elongated shape, AKA Witches Fingers! Crisp and delicious flavour. </br></br>Black grapes are loaded with vitamin C, fibre, carbs, and antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin.
Nectarines - Lotto
Super tasty, super yummy nectarines. A ripe nectarine's texture is soft with a melting quality, its flavours balanced with layers both bright and sweet. </br></br>The fruit of nectarine has high levels of beta carotene, calcium and vitamin C.
The Local Farm Box
Designed for locavores! Filled with locally-sourced fruits & vegetables first, while still ensuring there is a variety to feed a family of 2-4.
Avocado
Avocados are also known as 'Alligator Pears'. They're great chopped in a salad, garnishing a soup, spread on toast or lightly salted. </br> </br> Avocados are a good source of folate, vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin K, fibre, potassium, and healthy unsaturated fats. They're also a good source of cartenoids, which are good for anti-inflammation.
Greens - Kale - Lottery - AB
A lottery of white russian, red russian, and green curly kale from Local Alberta Farmers. Great for salads. </br></br>kale is an excellent source of vitamin C, provides iron, vitamin A, calcium, magnesium, potassium, protein, carbohydrates and dietary fibre. It is a superfood monster! Packed with vitamins, minerals, flavenoids, and glucosinolates. All of these combine to create an amazing detoxifying vegetable which helps cleanse our body and keep us healthy.
Greens - Lettuce - Mesclun Spring Mix - Reclaim Farm
A seasonal mix of local greens. Contents may change from week to week depending on season. </br> </br>Lettuce is ridiculously rich in Vitamins A, C, and K. The vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and fiber found in romaine lettuce are a wonderful reason to start eating more of it... and it helps that it is so dang crisp and tasty!
Peas - English - Shelling - Peas on Earth
Local shelling peas are here! English peas have a large bright green pod which encases plump, round peas or berries. The pods grow on vines and unlike snow and sugar snap peas are too fibrous to be edible. Pods must be shelled first by snapping off the end and pulling the fibrous string along the length of the pod. Each pod contains five to eight emerald hued peas. Peas have a tender yet slightly crunchy texture and a sweet pea flavor.
Eggplant - Globe - Alberta
Eggplant is actually a berry. There are many varieties ranging in color from rich purple to white, in length from 2 to 12 inches and in shape from oblong to round. Eggplant is available year-round, with the peak season during August and September.<br><br>Storage Tip: Eggplant is quite perishable. They last up to a week but are best eaten right away. Keep dry by wrapping in paper towel to absorb moisture. <br><br>Did you know... Eggplant absorb more fat than any other vegetable so choose methods such as broiling , baking, sautéing, grilling or braising rather than frying.
Cauliflower - Lotto - BC
A lotto between white, yellow and purple cauliflower. These local heirloom variety cauliflower are amazing treats and lots of fun to eat! </br></br>Often steamed or boiled, try sauteeing cauliflower for a change. Adding cauliflower to a skillet helps retain the vegetables crispness, and holds in the flavour. Cauliflower is high in both fiber and vitamin C, with a half cup of florets providing nearly half of ones daily requirement for vitamin C. It also contains a fair amount of vitamin A, folate, calcium and potassium as well as selenium, which works with Vitamin C to boost the immune system.
Garlic - Scapes - Alberta
Scapes are the greens of a garlic plant. Delicious to munch, pickle or fry. The perfect cure for any cold and sweeter than garlic bulbs. </br> </br> All varieties of garlic possess antibiotic properties to some forms of bacteria, viruses and intestinal parasites. Plants in the garlic family lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and may also be used a diuretic, an anti-inflammatory agent, an expectorant or a decongestant. Both garlic and onions contain allylic sulfides, which are being studied for their ability to help prevent certain types of cancer and coronary disease.
Zucchini - BC
Such a versatile vegetable. You can roast it, spiralize it for zoodles, shred it and bake it or chop it up in a stir fry. Our favorite is roasted on the fire!
Beets - Lottery - Bunch
Sometimes our growers can't commit to the volume of one color so in order to help them out, we do a lottery of colors!!! This allows us to support small farms </br></br>So much fibre! So many nutrients! So many vitamins! Beets are the root of health.
Berries - Blueberries - Pint
Bursting with flavour - these BC blueberries are only around for a short time so get 'em while you can! </br></br>Canada is the world's second-largest producer and exporter of these delectable berries, blueberries contain tons of vitamin C, antioxidants, and manganese.
Peaches - Orchard Run
These beauties are so juicy and flavourful. </br></br>These are orchard run so go from the tree to the box. Sizing will vary anywhere from medium to xl but they are priced based on a smaller size
The Big Organic Box
For our veggie lovers who love to cook! Filled with a variety of seasonal, organic fruits & vegetables, can feed a family of more than 4.
Greens - Spinach - Alberta
A delicious bag of local spinach! </br></br>Spinach is in the royalty of leafy greens. It is insanely versatile, full of flavour, and incredibly good for you! Eat up, feel better, and bring a toothpick.
Peas - English - Shelling - Peas on Earth
Local shelling peas are here! English peas have a large bright green pod which encases plump, round peas or berries. The pods grow on vines and unlike snow and sugar snap peas are too fibrous to be edible. Pods must be shelled first by snapping off the end and pulling the fibrous string along the length of the pod. Each pod contains five to eight emerald hued peas. Peas have a tender yet slightly crunchy texture and a sweet pea flavor.
Pepper - Bell - Lotto
Bell Peppers were first discovered by Christopher Columbus who mistakenly named them a pepper expecting a spicy or hot flavour. These are sweet peppers.</br> </br> Bell Peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C, often twice as much per pepper as found in a regular navel orange.
Broccolini - Green - Local
Similar to broccoli but with smaller florets and longer, thin stalks. It is a cross between broccoli and kai-lan (Chinese Kale). </br></br>Broccolini, also known as broccolette, has a flavor that is sweet, with notes of both broccoli and asparagus. Broccolini is nutritionally very similar to broccoli and is considered a tremendous source of carotenoids and other anti-inflammatory nutrients that may help decrease the odds of cancer and cardiovascular disease. It's also an amazing source of vitamins A, C and K.
Cauliflower - Lotto - BC
A lotto between white, yellow and purple cauliflower. These local heirloom variety cauliflower are amazing treats and lots of fun to eat! </br></br>Often steamed or boiled, try sauteeing cauliflower for a change. Adding cauliflower to a skillet helps retain the vegetables crispness, and holds in the flavour. Cauliflower is high in both fiber and vitamin C, with a half cup of florets providing nearly half of ones daily requirement for vitamin C. It also contains a fair amount of vitamin A, folate, calcium and potassium as well as selenium, which works with Vitamin C to boost the immune system.
Cabbage - Napa
Napa cabbage is a variety of Chinese cabbage. Its flavour is more subtle and pleasant than European head cabbage. The water content is also higher, creating a crisper and more refreshing texture. Napa cabbage can be used in a variety of recipes. It pairs well with red wine, apples, spices, horseradish & meat. It can be used for roulades, in stews and soups, as well as roasted plain and drizzled with olive oil. </br></br>Napa cabbage is a variety of the plant species Brassica oleracea. Savoy cabbage is a winter vegetable. Cabbage provides fiber, vitamins A, C, K and B6, folate, potassium, manganese, thiamin, calcium, iron and magnesium.
Onions - Spring - Red/Yellow Lotto - BC
You can tell spring is near when Spring Onions show up in your box. Just like Green Onions but with some extra spice. </br></br>These red or white spring onions come shoot and bulb. They are super flavorful as they are fresh from the earth at this time of year. They taste amazing stir fried with veggies or added raw or roasted to soups or salads.
Garlic - Scapes - Alberta
Scapes are the greens of a garlic plant. Delicious to munch, pickle or fry. The perfect cure for any cold and sweeter than garlic bulbs. </br> </br> All varieties of garlic possess antibiotic properties to some forms of bacteria, viruses and intestinal parasites. Plants in the garlic family lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and may also be used a diuretic, an anti-inflammatory agent, an expectorant or a decongestant. Both garlic and onions contain allylic sulfides, which are being studied for their ability to help prevent certain types of cancer and coronary disease.
Zucchini - BC
Such a versatile vegetable. You can roast it, spiralize it for zoodles, shred it and bake it or chop it up in a stir fry. Our favorite is roasted on the fire!
Potatoes - White Warba - 2 lbs
These beautiful new Alaska Bloom potatoes are cute baby-sized spuds. Thin skinned and full of flavour.
Apples - Gala
Gala apples are one of the most common varieties of apple. They are a cross between the Cox Pippen, Red Delicious and Golden Delicious. </br> </br> Gala apples are a great snacking fruit as they are low in calories, high in water content and offer a fair amount of vitamins A, C and B. They also contain a dietary fiber known as pectin, which has been shown to lower cholesterol levels and help prevent heart attacks. They also contain trace amounts of boron, which has been touted for its ability to help build strong bones.
Grapes - Cotton Candy
Wooooweee, these little grapes know how to pack a delicious punch. They tasty just like Cotton Candy!! This grape is a delicious and sweet hybrid of a concord and a green table grape.
Peaches - Orchard Run
These beauties are so juicy and flavourful. </br></br>These are orchard run so go from the tree to the box. Sizing will vary anywhere from medium to xl but they are priced based on a smaller size
Mango - Kent
The best kept secret in the mango world. Kents have a very smooth flesh, have a small seed, and are super juicy. </br> </br> Mango fruit is rich in pre-biotic dietary fibre, vitamins, minerals, & poly-phenolic flavonoid antioxidant compounds. They are a good source of healthy calories, & potassium.
The Little Organic Box
Perfect for smaller households! Filled with a variety of seasonal, organic fruits & vegetables, great for a family of 1-2 people.
Greens - Kale - Lottery - AB
A lottery of white russian, red russian, and green curly kale from Local Alberta Farmers. Great for salads. </br></br>kale is an excellent source of vitamin C, provides iron, vitamin A, calcium, magnesium, potassium, protein, carbohydrates and dietary fibre. It is a superfood monster! Packed with vitamins, minerals, flavenoids, and glucosinolates. All of these combine to create an amazing detoxifying vegetable which helps cleanse our body and keep us healthy.
Peas - Sugar Snap
Snap peas are a sweet, crisp pea with edible pods that are very enjoyable raw, or cooked in stir fry. </br></br> Sugar snap peas contain many vitamins that offer benefits for the entire body. They are a source of vitamin K, which activates osteocalcin and helps keep calcium in bones. They also contain vitamin B6, another vitamin that improves bone health by reducing the buildup of molecules that can cause osteoporosis. Sugar snap peas are a source of vitamin C, a nutrient that protects DNA structures from damage and improves the immune system. Folate is also found in sugar snap peas, which helps to improve heart health.
Celery
Crunchy & colourful with the mild bitterness of the perfect celery stalk. Make some 'Ants on a Log' or chop into an egg salad sandwich. Yum-me! </br></br> Celery is rich in phytonutrients such as flavenols which have cancer fighting properties. Its fibre content is also a good aid for digestive issues.
Garlic - Red Russian**** may sub White Colossal
Fresh picked garlic bulb! This garlic is not cured like the ones you find all winter. Make sure to keep it stored somewhere that is well ventilated. </br></br>All varieties of garlic possess antibiotic properties to some forms of bacteria, viruses and intestinal parasites. Plants in the garlic family lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and may also be used a diuretic, an anti-inflammatory agent, an expectorant or a decongestant.
Zucchini - BC
Such a versatile vegetable. You can roast it, spiralize it for zoodles, shred it and bake it or chop it up in a stir fry. Our favorite is roasted on the fire!
Potatoes - White Warba - Baby - 1lb
New Potatoes!!!! We know this is the day you have been waiting for. <br><br> While we wait for our Alberta potatoes to grow, enjoy these BC nuggets
Cherries - Red - BC
Chelan cherries are a medium in size, very firm, black colour, and they are oh, such a sweet cherry! They are excellent for canning, and in your favorite yummy cherry recipes like cherry cobbler! </br></br>This classic deep red cherry is as juicy as you could hope for, with just the right amount of tang. Use them in pies, sauces, freeze and can them, or bake them into your morning muffins – but never forget that you can eat them just as they are!
Nectarines - Lotto
Super tasty, super yummy nectarines. A ripe nectarine's texture is soft with a melting quality, its flavours balanced with layers both bright and sweet. </br></br>The fruit of nectarine has high levels of beta carotene, calcium and vitamin C.
The Organic Fruit Box
Designed for serious fruit lovers! Filled with the best of BC fruit in the summer, and organic, Fair Trade certified fruit in the winter.
Berries - Blueberries - Pint
Bursting with flavour - these BC blueberries are only around for a short time so get 'em while you can! </br></br>Canada is the world's second-largest producer and exporter of these delectable berries, blueberries contain tons of vitamin C, antioxidants, and manganese.
Cherries - Red - BC
Chelan cherries are a medium in size, very firm, black colour, and they are oh, such a sweet cherry! They are excellent for canning, and in your favorite yummy cherry recipes like cherry cobbler! </br></br>This classic deep red cherry is as juicy as you could hope for, with just the right amount of tang. Use them in pies, sauces, freeze and can them, or bake them into your morning muffins – but never forget that you can eat them just as they are!
Grapes - Gummy Berries
Next time the kids are craving candy, hand them a bowl of organic Gummy Berry grapes. Plump, juicy, and addictive, they're named for the popular fruit gums that they taste like, and make a great naturally sweet alternative. Try freezing them and turning them into fun one-bite ice pops.
Peaches - Orchard Run
These beauties are so juicy and flavourful. </br></br>These are orchard run so go from the tree to the box. Sizing will vary anywhere from medium to xl but they are priced based on a smaller size
Allied Avocados & Citrus, Inc.
Orange - Valencia
These big valencia oranges are a sweet orange primarily used for juicing, but are fantastic eating out of hand, or sliced up for breakfast. </br></br> Oranges are rich in fibre, folate, and of course vitamin C which contributes heavily to oranges antioxidant protection and immune support. Feeling sick? Eat some oranges!
Grapefruit - Red
Juicy, rich, colourful grapefruits that will sit perfect on your brunch table this weekend. </br></br>Grapefruit is rich in vitamin C, high fibre as well as other micro-nutrients, and certain phyto-chemicals. Lycopene being the main one of interest with its link to reducing chances of prostate cancer.
Mango - Ataulfo
Tastes like a mango milkshake. Delicious. </br></br> Ataulfo mangoes are golden yellow with a somewhat sigmoid (oblong) shape and a gold-blushed yellow skin. Their buttery flesh is not fibrous, and they have a thin pit. Their flesh is a deep yellow and high in sugar with a rich, spicy flavor. They are rich in vitamin C & dietary fibre.
The Little Organic Fruit Box
Created as an add-on to keep your fruit bowl stocked! Filled with a petite amount of the best of BC fruit in the summer, and organic, Fair Trade certified fruit in the winter.
$20.00 /box
Apples - Gala
Gala apples are one of the most common varieties of apple. They are a cross between the Cox Pippen, Red Delicious and Golden Delicious. </br> </br> Gala apples are a great snacking fruit as they are low in calories, high in water content and offer a fair amount of vitamins A, C and B. They also contain a dietary fiber known as pectin, which has been shown to lower cholesterol levels and help prevent heart attacks. They also contain trace amounts of boron, which has been touted for its ability to help build strong bones.
Berries - Blueberries - Pint
Bursting with flavour - these BC blueberries are only around for a short time so get 'em while you can! </br></br>Canada is the world's second-largest producer and exporter of these delectable berries, blueberries contain tons of vitamin C, antioxidants, and manganese.
Peaches - Orchard Run
These beauties are so juicy and flavourful. </br></br>These are orchard run so go from the tree to the box. Sizing will vary anywhere from medium to xl but they are priced based on a smaller size
Melon - Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe. King of the melons. </br></br>Great source of beta carotene, vitamin C, and potassium! Kind of like nature's Gatorade... cantaloupes are fantastic at balancing our electrolytes and getting us back on track after a work out.
