Since it’s Green Week D.C., we thought we’d point you to a long-standing local service that is both environmentally conscious and, with the weather warming and quality fresh vegetables beginning to appear, delicious: Washington’s Green Grocer. Since 1994, WGG has made a business of providing weekly deliveries of fresh vegetables and dairy products to local homes at very competitive prices. The service offers both pure organic and mixed boxes of vegetables, as well as herbs, pasta, cheese, milk, and eggs. Small boxes of veggies (12-15 lbs.) run you either $26 or $32 depending on your organic preferences, while larger family sized boxes (18-25 lbs.) cost between $32 and $38. Additional items such as the WGG weekly specials can be purchased for some extra cost. And unlike many similar companies, the Green Grocer allows you to test the service with only one delivery at no price penalty, or choose to have produce delivered bi-weekly, monthly, or at any other frequency you desire. The website lacks “fancy” technology such as an online ordering form, but the flexibility the service provides more than makes up for it.

The growing season has yet to reach its peak, and WGG’s latest selections reflect that. But the list of vegetables in each delivery (accessible from the website) changes weekly based on what is in season. If you’re spending too much eating out, tired of trekking to the grocery store, or stuck in a rut as far as vegetable preparation goes, Washington’s Green Grocer sounds like a great alternative. Interested but baffled as to how to cook your new wares? WGG have a page with some recipes, and there are plenty of other online options — including our own. But whether or not you choose to try the Green Grocer, take a cue from Cookie Monster: eat your vegetables.