Crop Share Scheme

A weekly set box

What is CSA?

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a partnership between farmers and consumers in which the risks, responsibilities and rewards of farming are shared.

Commitment goes both ways

Mandala Garden’s commitment is to provide a variety of local, seasonal, fresh organic/biodynamic produce for the crop share members.

The CSA scheme provides an invaluable continuity of income for Mandala Garden and makes growing more sustainable and more enjoyable. We grow to supply a certain amount of shares each week just from Mandala Garden. Because of this, there is very little produce wasted.

In return, Mandala Garden aims to provide members with quality produce, which is good value for money, and the opportunity to visit and see their food growing as well as to contribute to the growing of your food - really being in touch with the seasons.

Mandala Garden is delighted to share biodynamic/organic produce with you!

How to sign up?

1^st step:
Please contact Ute ute [snail] mandalagarden [period] uk to sign up or to be put on the list.

This is because we have to find a fine balance between demand and supply and the variability of each season’s weather.

We only grow for our members!

2^nd step:
New: Sign up for Membership!!!
Please pay £30 for an annual Crop Share Membership (box deliveries) or £20 for Social Membership. This helps us to cover admin and insurance costs. Much appreciated! Thank you very much!

Please make payment to:

Mandala Garden Project,

Bank of Scotland

Sort code: 80-22-60

Account No.: 21722262

3^rd step:
Please sign up at: https://mandalagardenproject.ooooby.org/
The OOOOBY platform helps us managing the weekly deliveries and payments. Once the system is rolling, there is nothing else for you to do than receive your crop share box. However, you can change and update your profile and payment on the OOOOBY web page.

How does it work?

Each Friday afternoon, a weekly set box is delivered according to what is available each week. If weekly is too often for you, then opt for a two weekly share instead. The large share is the better value for money choice.

• We currently deliver to Nairn, Forres, Kinloss and Findhorn.
• To help with meal planning, you’ll receive an email at the beginning of each week with details of what will be in the box that Friday.
• To end your membership just provide us with 3 weeks’ notice, starting on a Friday. If possible, it would be great to help us finding a person who can take on your share.
• We have a pick up shed in St Leonards Rd, Forres. Boxes can be picked up from there after 4pm Friday afternoon.
• If you go on holiday, you can choose that your box goes to a friend or neighbour or to donate it to the Pop up Pantry in Forres Town Hall.

boxes ready for delivery

How do I get involved?

Produce is grown here with love and is a joyful celebration of the seasons and our Northern climate, the special light, the rain and… the rainbows!

If you would like to come see Mandala Garden, please contact us to arrange a time to visit.

You are also most welcome to contribute at a volunteer morning. We invite you to connect with where your food comes from and how it is grown.

Feedback very welcome

Your engagement, feedback and any lessons learned will allow Mandala Garden to evolve and thrive this next season. Feel free to email -> mailto:ute [snail] mandalagarden [period] uk with feedback at any time.

Many thanks for your support and for enjoying your share of Mandala Garden’s harvests!