Frequently asked questions
- Why should I have a Back Garden Farm?
- Are your vegetable beds child friendly once installed?
- We are a company who have heard about your schools package concept. How do we get involved?
- Can I ask for a bespoke package?
- Why should I use raised beds?
- Where will you deliver to?
- Are there discounts if I order more than one bed?
- We are a school and don´t have funding for the project but would love to get involved – what ideas do you have?
- Who supplied your photography?
Why should I have a Back Garden farm?
There are many advantages to having your food grown for you. You know where it comes from, you know how it is grown and by who. You know it has not been sitting in a freeze dried warehouse for six months or been flown half way round the world. You get the enjoyment of your vegetable garden and lots of great tasting, nutritious seasonal produce with none of the work. It will also give you a connection with your local environment and a reconnection with the wonderful seasonal changes we are so lucky to have in the UK. There's always something to look forward to.
Are the beds child friendly once installed?
Yes, all beds have been designed to be completely safe, there are no screws or fixings to catch yourself on, all wood is prepared so no splinters, and we don't use chemicals in anything we do.
We are a company who have heard about your schools package concept, How do we get involved?
We are actively encouraging business to get involved. You can sponsor a school package, we will deliver, and we will all benefit from the associated PR that we will manage. You also recieve tax breaks for charitable gifts, so you are not actually spending anything. Please contact us for more information.
Can I ask for a bespoke package?
Yes we are more than happy to tailor make our products and services to meet your needs.
Why should I use raised beds?
Raised beds give several advantages over just digging straight into the ground. The soil warms more quickly in the spring sun giving your growing season a head start and gives you a higher yield. Because of the size, all parts of the bed are easily reachable, this means every square cm of soil can be used for growing, no paths, no waste. Becasuse the soil is screened it has no big stones, these have an impact when growing root crops like carrots, stones cause the roots to split giving you strange shapes that are hard to prepare. They are easy to constuct and we can put them almost anywhere, even on concrete. If you have mobility difficulties, we can build them to a height to suit you, Our products look good and will be an asset to any garden.
Where will you deliver to?
We're extending our coverage all the time. Please contact us if you are unsure. We now have another base in Northampton, so are able to cover a large part of the UK.
Are there discounts if I order more than one bed?
Yes there are discounts to be had if you order more than one bed and we will also be able to offer discounts on the growing packages – please contact us for more information.
We are a school and don´t have funding for the project but would love to get involved – what ideas do you have?
We have lots of ideas. We have access to charitable grants. We like to build local connections and like to encourage your local business people to sponsor school packages. They get great PR and tax breaks, you get whatever you need. We can also help you raise funds in school with "veg out" days. Children can pay to wear their own clothes for a day, the money raised can purchase a package or beds, we can install the beds on the day so students can see that what they are doing is helping ths school and if you like, one of our staff can run litttle workshops for classes through out the day. Please look at our school packs in the school section of the website, or contact us for more information.
Who supplied your wonderful photography?
We would like to thank Jane Elms for supplying our vegetable & garden bed photography. To contact Jane or for more information about Jane's work please get in touch via the contact form.
CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE…
HELP THEM GROW!
Did you know that one in five children do not eat any fruit at all? Overall, kids eat about half the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetable per day. Well it´s not just Jamie Oliver that wants to make a difference!
At Back Garden Farm our aim is to work closely with children through schools and families.
Growing vegetables or fruit is not only educational, it is a wonderful way to spend time with your family. Having a vegetable or fruit bed at home helps ensure that your children are eating a fresh, healthy diet that they have watched grow from a tiny seed to the food on their plate!
Read more about our involvement with schools
