2026 Harvest 15

Howdy folks, and welcome to Week 15 of your Tumbleweed Farm CSA!

Wow—15 weeks already?! I truly can’t believe how quickly this season is flying by. It feels like we just got started, and here we are, well into the heart of summer!

This week we’re pretty darn excited to have more sweet corn, melons, tomatoes, and peppers making their way into your boxes. Along with, of course, the usual suspects: fresh greens, root veggies, and herbs to round everything out.

We hope you’re able to soak up these last few weeks of summer vacation and enjoy every last bit of that carefree summer feeling. Our yard is littered with bathing suits, towels, toys, bikes and shoes and I honestly love it! I know with back to school around the corner so many people are sad that summer is closing. But don’t start mourning summer just yet! We still have plenty of summer left, with September just around the corner—and up here at elevation, our summer is really just getting started. There’s still plenty of sunshine, tomatoes, melons, corn, and other summer goodness to come!

Please check out the recipes below—our family absolutely loved the beef and green bean stir fry along with the peach and fennel salad (the fennel is the star of the show in the salad so definitely give it a whirl!)

Enjoy the bounty this week, folks, and savor those last sweet weeks of summer.

Your farmers,
Andrea, Taylor, Pepper, Maize and our awesome crew

Harvest 15

  1. Fennel—This anise flavored veggie is packed with important vitamins and minerals to help maintain overall health. Rich in Vitamin C, magnesium, potassium and manganese fennel is also been proven to help reduce inflammation and contains antibacterial properties.

  2. Cantaloupe—Cantaloupe is an amazing fruit that has over 19 vitamins and minerals that help to boost the immune system, detoxify the organs, and deeply hydrate and alkalinize the body.

  3. Green Beans—Green beans are rich in vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients such as vitamins A & C, calcium, iron, manganese, beta-carotene, and protein. They are also a wonderful source of dietary fiber.

  4. Shisito Peppers— (these are mild not hot) Besides Vitamin C, shishito peppers have a high amount of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin E. These contribute to improving the immune system as well as the body's nervous system. Vitamin B6 and Vitamin E also prevent the cells and tissues from getting damaged. This keeps immunity levels up at all times.

  5. Scallions—Great for overall immune health. Scallions are a good source of vitamin C and a flavonoid called quercetin. Both can strengthen your immune system and help it fight illnesses.

  6. Lettuce —Anti-infamatory and a rich source of vitamins A, K and folate.

  7. Basil—It’s antibacterial and antiviral making it effective against bacterial infections, colds and flu. Basil is a rich source of magnesium and is chock full of vitamins and minerals essential for overall body health and wellness.

  8. Beets—rich in folate, manganese and copper. Copper is very important as it helps make red blood cells and helps keep your immune system healthy.

  9. Cucumber— If you are feeling dehydrated eat a cucumber! Cucumbers are hydrating and contain more than 50 trace minerals. They contain chlorophyll in their skins that’s bonded to B vitamins and vitamins A and C. And cucumbers support digestion and hydration.

  10. Zucchini/Summer Squash—Zucchini and summer squash are a highly alkaline food that is one of the mildest and easiest vegetables to digest. Zucchini is a great source of vitamin A, C, & B-complex as well as minerals such as iron, zinc, potassium, and manganese.

  11. Corn—Fresh sweet corn is chock full of a variety of vitamins, minerals and fiber (both soluble and insoluble fiber)

  12. Full Size Tomatoes—Tomatoes are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer.

  13. Cherry Tomatoes— See above

Recipe Suggestions

Peach Fennel and Corn Salad (this best salad of the season!)

Mexican Street Corn Beef Bowls (my favorite recipe of the season!)

Warm Beet & Greens Farro Salad (simple and delicious)

Summer Beef Stew (absolute perfection!)

Smoky Summer Corn & Quinoa Salad with BBQ Tahini Sauce (this is fantastic and uses so much of your CSA box!)

Blistered Shishito & Corn Salad (this is fantastic!)

Blistered Green Beans & Tomatoes (this is one of those sneaky flavor bombs of a recipes that’s simple and a showstopper! Just trust me and try it!)

2026 Harvest 14

Howdy folks, we did it! Summer has officially arrived at Tumbleweed Farm! This week’s boxes are packed with fresh sweet corn, sweet ripe melons, and ALL the tomatoes and peppers. It feels like we’ve finally made it to the good stuff!

I know some of you have been wondering when more of those classic summer crops would start showing up in your shares, so I wanted to give a little behind-the-scenes explanation. We farm up here at elevation in Mount Hood Parkdale, which means we’re usually a few weeks behind our friends growing down in the valley. But here we are—and we’re just getting started! So buckle up, because there’s plenty more summer goodness coming your way in the weeks ahead.

The melon harvest was a bit of an adventure this week. We needed to come up with exactly 150 melons to make sure every box got one, and as it turns out, the damn gophers love melons just as much as we do. A good chunk of our planting was completely demolished by those little jerks. 😂 But somehow, we pulled it off! We have enough melons for everyone this week, and our family is happily eating all the half-eaten gopher melons. 😉 Farm life, folks.

The recipes this week are also not to be missed! The Mexican Street Corn Beef Bowls are a family favorite around here—and they’re healthy to boot. I added my own twist to the classic street corn topping by lightening it up without sacrificing any of that creamy, delicious flavor. And these Greek Chicken Meatball Dinner Bowls are so stinking fresh and flavorful, they’re basically summer in a bowl. Give them a try!

Happy cooking and eating, everyone! We hope you enjoy the summer haul.
Your farmers,
Andrea, Taylor, Pepper, Maize & our awesome crew

Harvest 14

  1. Rainbow Chard—this dark leafy green is high in antioxidants and important vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, K and A and a healthy dose of magnesium (which many people are deficient in).

  2. Salad Mix—These leafy greens are a rich source of vitamins A, K and folate. Also a good anti- inflammatory leafy green.

  3. Parsley—This herb is an all-purpose pathogen-fighter; it keeps bacteria, parasites, and fungus at bay. It helps alkalize all systems in the body and includes important vitamins and minerals such as vitamins B, A, C, and K. It’s also a highly remineralizing food, especially for those low in trace minerals; parsley provides magnesium, sulfur, iron, zinc, manganese, molybdenum, chromium, selenium, iodine, and calcium. 

  4. Carrots—Rich in beta-carotene which your body converts into Vitamin A. This vitamin is important for vision, bone and immune function. Carrots are also high in antioxidants and important minerals for overall body health. Remove the greens on the carrots before storing them so they don’t go soft.

  5. Radishes—a rich source of magnesium, potassium and vitamin C. They have been studied and results confirm that they likely alter the way cancer cells reproduce so they may reduce cancer risk. They are full of fiber and for their tiny size contain a lot of health benefits. Remove the greens from these to help keep the roots crisp for storing.

  6. Corn—Fresh sweet corn is chock full of a variety of vitamins, minerals and fiber (both soluble and insoluble fiber)

  7. Full Size Tomatoes—Tomatoes are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer.

  8. Cherry Tomatoes— See above

  9. Cucumber— If you are feeling dehydrated eat a cucumber! Cucumbers are hydrating and contain more than 50 trace minerals. They contain chlorophyll in their skins that’s bonded to B vitamins and vitamins A and C. And cucumbers support digestion and hydration.

  10. Bell Peppers—Bell peppers are very high in vitamin C, with a single one providing up to 169% of the recommended daily value. Other vitamins and minerals in bell peppers include vitamin K1, vitamin E, vitamin A, folate, and potassium.

  11. Jalapeño Peppers—jalapeños are rich in vitamins A and C and potassium. They also have carotene -- an antioxidant that helps protect your cells from disease– as well as folate, vitamin K, and B vitamins.

  12. Cantaloupe—Cantaloupe is an amazing fruit that has over 19 vitamins and minerals that help to boost the immune system, detoxify the organs, and deeply hydrate and alkalinize the body.

Recipe Suggestions

Mexican Street Corn Beef Bowls (these are SO GOOD!!)

Greek Chicken Meatballs Dinner Bowls (so fresh and flavorful!! A must make!)

Cottage Cheese Hummus (the best hummus ever!! Trust me!)

Garlicky Swiss Chard & Chicken Nourish Bowls (my favorite recipe this season!)

Melon, Cucumber & Corn Salad with Zucchini Lime Vinaigrette (the reviews on this salad speak for themselves. So tasty and fresh!)

Spiced Cantaloupe & Honey Lassi (my kids love this drink!)

Korean Beef Bowls (so easy and flavorful)

Quick Pickled Radishes (so easy and great to have on hand!)

2026 Harvest 13

Howdy folks and welcome to week 13.

It’s been a pretty devastating week around here with all the fires and smoke. Some really great friends of ours lost their ranch last night, and our hearts are with them. For those of you who are dealing with the fires or have been impacted in any way, please know we’re thinking of you.

It’s a wild and heartbreaking time around here, and if there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s that the best thing we can do is show up for each other. We’re grateful for this community and for all the folks looking out for their neighbors.

We hope the skies clear soon and that this week brings a little more calm. In the meantime, we hope you’re able to gather around the table, share some home-cooked meals with friends and neighbors, and find a few moments of comfort in the simple things.

Enjoy the harvest, everyone, and stay safe out there.

Your farmers,
Andrea, Taylor, Pepper, Maize & our awesome crew

Harvest 13

  1. Kale—super high in antioxidants, contains vitamin C, Vitamin K, Manganese and various polyphenols

  2. Lettuce Mix—Anti-infamatory and a rich source of vitamins A, K and folate.

  3. Basil—It’s antibacterial and antiviral making it effective against bacterial infections, colds and flu. Basil is a rich source of magnesium and is chock full of vitamins and minerals essential for overall body health and wellness.

  4. Cherry tomatoes OR Large Tomatoes— A major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer.

  5. Bell Peppers—Bell peppers are very high in vitamin C, with a single one providing up to 169% of the recommended daily value. Other vitamins and minerals in bell peppers include vitamin K1, vitamin E, vitamin A, folate, and potassium.

  6. Turnips—Rich in vitamins and minerals turnips are high in antioxidants which help provide anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antibacterial effects, among other benefits. The greens boast a whole list of their own nutritional values but the biggest ones are that they’re high in vitamin A and calcium. Please remove the greens from the turnips and store them separately so the roots don’t get soft.

  7. Garlic —the list of health benefits is almost too long!! It’s anti-fungal, anti- inflammatory, boosts immune health, and is full of antioxidants! Just eat garlic with every meal!

  8. Cucumber— If you are feeling dehydrated eat a cucumber! Cucumbers are hydrating and contain more than 50 trace minerals. They contain chlorophyll in their skins that’s bonded to B vitamins and vitamins A and C. And cucumbers support digestion and hydration.

  9. Cilantro—Cilantro is one of the most potent and detoxifying herbs for our bodies. It helps remove heavy metals from our bodies and has antibacterial properties along with being one of the most adrenal supporting herbs out there.

  10. Zucchini/Summer Squash—Zucchini/summer squash is a highly alkaline food that is one of the mildest and easiest vegetables to digest. Zucchini is a great source of vitamin A, C, & B-complex as well as minerals such as iron, zinc, potassium, and manganese.

Recipe Suggestions

Southwestern Turkey Skillet Dinner (this is SO GOOD!! We make this weekly this time of the year!)

Spicy Miso Chicken, Turnip & Kale Stir Fry—this is great and uses so much of your CSA box! The image on the blog isn’t loading but here is what it looks like. I’ll fix the blog image once I can figure that out!

Spiced Shrimp & Zucchini Summer Bowls (this cilantro yogurt sauce is bomb here!)

Zucchini Parmesan Pasta with Burst Tomatoes and Basil (the zucchini becomes so buttery and creamy in this dish!)

Tumbleweed Farm Greek Salad (so easy and fresh!)

Italian Chicken, Chickpea & Zucchini Skillet Dinner (tastes so fresh and just like summer!)

Broiled Miso Salmon Bites with Cucumber Salad (this is my favorite salmon recipe!!)

Coconut chickpea & Turnip curry with Rice (use kale instead of spinach in this recipe!)