Visit to Merrick's Organic Farm Shop

A friendly welcome awaits

"I can't wait to taste that!' Exclaimed Amanda, plucking a jar of home-made spiced pumpkin and apricot jelly from the shelf. We were both amazed and delighted by the varied bounty of fresh, organic produce on sale at Merrick Farm's shop.

It was my suggestion to make the trip from Glastonbury. A former housemate of mine used to visit weekly and return with unfeasible amounts of lovely looking fruit, veg and flowers.

Blessed with sunny blue skies, we chatted and laughed as we bounced along Somerset's rural roads in Amanda's beloved campervan.

Simon who owns and manages Merrick Farm popped into the barn-cum-shop and introduced himself.  He was friendly and relaxed as was the general vibe of the place. His wife Jane also dropped by, presumably the genius talent behind the awesome array of pickles, jellies, jams and chutneys on sale. She must  be one terrific cook, I thought.

Shopping is relaxed and fun

The abundant farm produce is pre-bagged and attractively arranged on shelves. One simply helps oneself, tallies up the bill and leaves cash payment in a pot. It is very reasonably priced.

'This is the way,' affirmed Amanda, selecting ripe tomatoes, strawberries, early season Discovery eating apples and mixed salad leaves, 'You get loads in a bag!'

I was entertaining myself with carrots that looked like people, generally enraptured by the whole experience. It was a green juicer's heaven and I was totally blissed to find inky dark Cavello Nero (90p), stubby cucumbers (35p), pungent, glossy parsley (80p) Fave find: fresh fennel bulbs complete with herby fronds (3 for 1.65).

Got carrots!

I treated my friend to a bunch of gorgeous smelling sweet pea blooms (2.50) as a thanks for driving.

And made a mental note to return for the Swiss chard, bright yellow baby patty pan squash and calabrese broccoli which I had neither fridge nor stomach space for.

Highly recommended.


Merricks Organic Farm shop is open Tuesday - Saturday with stock delivered Tues, Fri and Sat
www.merricksorganicfarm.co.uk

Merrick farm produce is also available from Cobbs Health Foods of Somerton
Tel: 01458 274066