Sep 25, 2026 | Why Buy Local
The real cost of getting your shopping home You have filled your basket, checked the total and reached the checkout. Then a delivery fee appears. It can feel like paying extra for the privilege of spending money. But is that charge poor value, or could it be buying...
Jun 2, 2026 | Farmers Market, Produce Boxes, Seasonal, Why Buy Local
Early summer is the best time to test whether a vegetable box really stacks up against a supermarket trolley. You get tender greens, sweet strawberries and quick-cook roots at their peak. But is a curated box genuinely good value for seven days of breakfasts, packed...
Apr 1, 2026 | Farmers Market, Seasonal, Why Buy Local
If your ideal Saturday starts with a coffee in hand and a bag ready for beautiful veg, this guide is for you. Farmers’ markets in the UK are full of flavour, value and stories. With a little know-how, you can plan around the seasons, ask the right questions, spend...
Feb 1, 2026 | Produce Boxes, Seasonal, Why Buy Local
If you have ever wondered what “from farm to fork” really looks like in practice, here is the simple version. At Ted’s Veg it describes a short, transparent journey. We grow in Lincolnshire soil, pick when the crop is ready, pack by hand on the farm, then bring it...
Jul 1, 2025 | Why Buy Local
If you’ve ever browsed the bright displays at your local farmers’ market or had a veg box arrive at your door, you’ve probably wondered: am I saving money? Is the food really better, or is “local” just a nice label? With the cost of living under pressure and people...
