Frequently Asked Questions

Q.  Can my delivery be customized?
A.  Deliveries can be partially customized using a subscriber preference survey 
    on which particular vegetables can be rated (favorite to least favorite).
    Subscribers can receive a weekly e-mail detailing what we expect to be 
    harvesting and purchasing that week and may send a reply detailing their 
    preferences for the week. Annual surveys are done prior to planning crops. 
    Comments or special requests are always welcomed.  

    Our weekly deliveries include a pick sheet that provides information 
    on crops being harvested and coming up, coordinating recipes, preparation
    and storage tips and garden news.

Q.  What sizes are available?
    Standard Coolers:
       Regular:  Provides six to ten varieties of vegetables and herbs and is
                 usually enough for an omnivorous couple and perhaps their
                 children.  Organic fruit baskets can be ordered separately
                 or substituted for a vegetable selection.
       Large:    Provides seven to twelve varieties of vegetables and herbs and 
                 is usually enough for an omnivorous family or vegetarian
                 couple.  Organic fruit baskets can be ordered separately
                 or substituted for a vegetable selection.
       Single:   Provides smaller amounts of eight to twelve varieties of 
                 vegetables, herbs and seasonal organic fruit and is usually 
                 enough for one omnivorous individual or perhaps a couple who
                 eat at home only on the weekend.

There are no guarantees of exact quantities of produce, as gardening 
and farming is affected by natural variables beyond the control of the
gardener(s).The number of persons a size will provide for are approximate 
because of the aforementioned and as the amount of fresh vegetables 
consumed by individuals varies tremendously.

Q.  Besides the standard vegetable coolers, what other items are available?
A.  We also offer:
       Fruit Baskets:  1/2, 1, 1 1/2, or 2 dozen pieces of seasonal organic
                       fruit which we purchase from an organic produce distributor.
       Fresh Eggs:  We have fresh eggs. Occasionally we'll also have duck eggs.
       Flowers:  Fresh bunches of small bloomed and daisy types of flowers can 
                 also be delivered on a regular basis or via special request.
                 Flowers are available from approximately May to September.

Q.  What months of the year do you deliver?
A.  Our regular season runs from May to October.  Our cool season is from November 
    to April.  Our winter deliveries are filled mostly with produce purchased from 
    an organic produce distributor. In future years we hope to offer more of our 
    own winter produce as we gain more experience at winter gardening.

Q.  How often do you deliver?
A.  We can deliver every week or on alternate weeks.  It is up to you.

Q.  Where do you deliver?
A.  We serve Danville, Blackhawk, San Ramon, Alamo and parts of Walnut Creek. There
    is a $4 charge for delivery. You can also pick the produce up at the gardens
    for no charge.

Q.  When do you deliver?
A.  Produce is delivered on Thursdays from 4 - 8 pm., sometimes later.
    You can also pick up your produce during these hours at the garden. 
    
    Subherban Gardens cannot be responsible for maintaining freshness of produce, 
    eggs or flowers nor can we refund the subscription cost, if someone isn't available
    at the time your delivery is made or ready for pickup.

Q.  How much do deliveries cost?
A.  Vegetable deliveries are $20 per week for the regular or single size and
    $25 per week for the large size.

    Fruit is $9 per dozen pieces.

    Eggs are $2.25 for a dozen medium size, $2.75 for a dozen large, $3.00 for 
    a dozen extra large and $3.25 for a dozen jumbo. You can order either
    1 dozen or 2 dozen.

    Flowers are $5 a bunch.

  

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