Markets & Selling Channels

Sooner or later a good year gives you more than you can eat, and selling the surplus is part of the homesteading tradition. This is where we cover the how and the where: the roadside honesty box, the farmers' market stall, the gate sale and the local shop, and what each one actually involves in money, effort and paperwork.

We keep it honest and UK-specific, because the rules matter. Selling eggs, honey, preserves or veg each comes with its own legal wrinkles, and getting them right keeps a nice little sideline from becoming a headache. Start with the channel that suits your patch and your time.