Growing Food, Building Community
Banma Market Garden: a place for ecological food production, nature-based education, and community connection.
Our Vision & Purpose
Named in honor of Sarah "Banma" Woodhouse, our market garden continues her legacy of community care and education through workshops, events and donating good quality nutritious food to community fridges.
Featured Products
East Coast Mushrooms in collaboration with Banma Market Garden.
Date & Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm - 21st February 2026
PARISH ROOMS, THE STREET, WIVETON, NR25 7TH
Join us for an inspiring day of mushroom cultivation! In this practical, in-depth workshop, you’ll learn everything you need to confidently grow your own delicious gourmet grey oyster mushrooms at home.
Led by the experienced team from East Coast Mushrooms, this event will guide you step by step through the process of creating your own mushroom grow kit—from preparing the substrate to inoculation and care.
During the workshop you will:
🍄 Discover the fascinating life cycle of oyster mushrooms
🍄 Learn about the tools and materials needed for home cultivation
🍄 Hands-on: assemble and inoculate your own grey oyster mushroom grow kit to take away
🍄 Gain tips on how to harvest and cook your mushrooms
All materials are provided, along with refreshments, hot drinks, and a homemade lunch to fuel your creativity.
Whether you’re a keen gardener, a food enthusiast, or simply curious about fungi, this friendly and practical workshop will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to start growing gourmet mushrooms at home.
Places are limited—book early to secure your spot!
Made from our own apiary on site at Banma’s, just a stones throw from the marshland and river banks where our bees make the most of all the local wildflowers and hedgerows.
Small scale non intensively farmed.
Pure, naturally grown apples pressed from local cottage orchards. With a splash of lemon and no added sugar, no concentrates, no artificial anything. Just apples, just nature.
Complete collection featuring three premium mushroom tinctures by East Coast Mushrooms.
Includes Turkey Tail 'The Defender' for immune and digestive support
Lion's Mane 'The Brain Mushroom' for cognitive enhancement
Reishi 'The Mushroom of Immortality' for stress relief and sleep.
Each bottle contains concentrated extracts with optimal bioavailability. Perfect for comprehensive daily wellness support or as a thoughtful gift.
Save £10 compared to individual purchases. Take as needed: Lion's Mane in morning for focus, Reishi in evening for relaxation, Turkey Tail with meals for immune support.
Disclaimer:
This product is a food supplement and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual results may vary. Please consult a healthcare professional before using if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or are taking any medication. Keep out of reach of children. Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
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