Marvin’s Organic Gardens is proud to announce we have partnered with Nature’s Garden Delivered to provide a weekly co-op program! Through a simple online sign up, you will now be able to pick up fresh local and organic produce, bread, eggs & milk every week at Marvin’s Organic Gardens. Nature’s Garden Delivered will be making a delivery every Saturday to our Garden Center and you will be able to pick up your order between 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. beginning June 5.

It is simple to get started! Follow these step-by-step instructions to receive your fresh weekly produce from Nature’s Garden Delivered at Marvin’s Organic Gardens:

1. Visit http://www.naturesgardendelivered.com and click Ohio River Valley
2. Click the Sign Up Now box
3. The site will prompt you for your zip code. You must enter the zip code for Marvin’s Organic Gardens, which is 45036.
4. Choose Box type: You must choose “Brain” box in order for your box to be delivered to Marvin’s Organic Gardens.
5. Choose Box size: Tiny, Small, Medium or Large
   (Visit Products page to view different box sizes & contents)
   http://orv.naturesgardendelivered.com/our-boxes.php#207Brain
6. Choose Frequency: pick up a box weekly or every other week
7. Choose Start Date: ASAP, next week or the following week
8. MOG must be typed in the Subscription Name to be delivered there
9. Click Next and enter address for Marvin’s Organic Gardens:
   2055 U.S. Route 42 South, Lebanon, OH 45036
10. Click box to agree with Terms of Use and click Next
11. Fill in your personal details (name, contact information, etc.) Click Next.
12. Fill in credit card information. Your account will be charged the night of the Saturday that you pick up your box from Marvin’s Organic Gardens.
13. You are now signed up! Log on to your account and set your preferences. If there are items you do not like, click “Always Remove.”

Once your account is active you will receive a confirmation email from Nature’s Garden Delivered. Each Friday Nature’s Garden Delivered will send an email letting you know you have an active order in your account. From there, customize your order by logging on and making changes to your box. You have until the Monday prior to the Saturday pick up date to submit changes or cancel the order. Orders are made 2 weeks out.

Nature’s Garden Delivered is also graciously donating surplus boxes of produce to Marvin’s Giving Gardens each week.

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FAQs

What is Nature’s Garden Delivered? Nature’s Garden Delivered (NGD) is an online farmer’s market that makes it possible for local residents to receive the most fresh local and organic produce received within hours of delivery. They offer home delivery or pick up at great local businesses that you already frequent. Nature’s Garden Delivered buys from local sources, which helps the environment by greatly reducing shipping distances. Buying local also gives them the ability to deliver produce which has been harvested just days before you receive it; most of all, buying local supports our local economy.

What’s the benefit of the co-op program? By picking up your order at Marvin’s Organic Gardens, you save approximately 15 percent as compared to having your produce delivered to your home. Help reduce your carbon footprint by going to the store less often and supporting our local growers and organic producers. Nature’s Garden Delivered uses bio-diesel and operates in a zero waste facility. They also deliver their compostable waste to Marvin’s Organic Gardens every week, making our community greener.

Is the co-op cheaper than the grocery store or local farmer’s market? The price per item from Nature’s Garden Delivered is comparable to grocery store and farmer’s market prices. Their service is more economical, green and convenient since you can pick up all your products in one location; it is rare to find a farmer’s market or grocery store that has all of the local and organic produce and bread, eggs, milk and cheese that are offered by Nature’s Garden Delivered.

Do I have to confirm my order by Monday? If you’re an active customer with Nature’s Garden Delivered, your default order is automatic. Call Nature’s Garden Delivered if you miss the Monday deadline at 513-232-FOOD. If you need to cancel or change your order it must be done through them by Monday; otherwise you are set to pick up your box as stated on the invoice email sent from NGD.

Will I receive a reminder before the weekend pick up? Yes. On Friday NGD will send an email reminder that you have an order to pick up on Saturday.

What happens if I forget to cancel or pick up my box? Nature’s Garden Delivered will still charge you for the box. Your order can still be picked up at Marvin’s after your scheduled pick up day but the quality of the produce cannot be guaranteed.

What are Giving Gardens? An idea inspired by the Victory Gardens of World War II, Giving Gardens are an opportunity for us to give back to the community. By growing extra produce at Marvin’s Organic Gardens and in your home garden, we are able to donate the surplus to local food pantries and those in need. Nature’s Garden Delivered will be donating items from their boxes towards this initiative each week.