2026 Harvest 1

Howdy folks and welcome to your first Tumbleweed Farm CSA haul of the 2026 season! We’re honored to feed you and your families this season. Thank you for trusting us to grow the safest, healthiest, most nutrient dense food you can find locally. We hope you get to sit down to a lot of family/friend/neighborhood dinners and enjoy the flavors of the season.

We’ve been hustling out the in the fields the past two months getting things prepped, planted, weeded, watered and fertilized. It’s a busy time around here but we have a great crew with us and we’re excited for the weeks and months ahead.

The rain this past week was a blessing and we got to take a break from irrigating the fields. The greenhouses still needed tending to, but it was nice to let mother nature take care of the rest. As we get into the groove of weekly deliveries we just want to emphasize that the early spring boxes are definitely “greens heavy” meaning that there’s just a ton of leafy greens to work with. As always we have recipes below to hopefully help inspire you if you’re feeling overwhelmed with your box. As we move through the spring the variety will increase and you’ll be blessed with more options. But for now, this is the vitamin rich, what the doctor ordered after a long winter box! We hope you enjoy the bounty this week! Also— for storing veggies I find the easiest way to make things manageable in your fridge is to take the time on delivery day to chop up your veggies and bag them up or store them in glass containers in your fridge for space saving.

Alrighty folks we hope you enjoy this week’s haul! Below are a few snap shots of harvest day! Happy cooking and eating everyone.

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

Harvest 1

  1. Head Lettuce — A rich source of vitamins A, K and folate. Contains anti-inflamatory properties.

  2. Kale—super high in antioxidants, contains vitamin C, Vitamin K, Manganese and various polyphenols. To make this easier to digest make sure to cook your kale or massage it really well before eating raw.

  3. Bok Choy— Full of anti-cancer properties such as Vitamins C & E, beta carotene, and selenium which is thought to slow the growth rate of tumors.

  4. Green Garlic- the list is too long!! It’s anti-fungal, anti- inflammatory, boosts immune health, and is full of antioxidants!

  5. Radishes- are a rich source of magnesium, potassium and vitamin C. Remove the greens from these to help keep the roots crisp for storing.

  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. Spinach— rich in iron, potassium, vitamins C & E, and magnesium. Spinach can also aid in digestion and has anticancer properties. Eat this veggie up!!

  8. Arugula— one of the healthiest leafy greens! Containing a ton of antioxidants and anti -inflammatory properties along with being jam-packed with magnesium which helps prevent high cholesterol and high blood pressure.


    Recips Suggestions

Slow Cooker Coconut-Ginger Chicken with Bok Choy (feel free to add spinach and turnips greens to this recipe too!) It’s so tasty and easy to throw together!)

Radish Salsa (this is really delicious and a fun spring salsa. We like it with chips obviously but this tastes really good spooned over grilled steak, chicken, or fish!)

Quick Pickled Radishes (you’ll be putting these on everything!!)

Breakfast Salad with Maple-Glazed Turnips & Bacon (the recipe calls for mustard greens but you can use arugula, spinach, lettuce or turnip greens (or a combination of them all!)

Miso Glazed Turnips (this is the gateway CSA recipe to get folks STOKED on turnips!)

Spiced Sausage, Kale & Gnocchi Casserole (this is a family favorite meal!)

Now for all of you folks with small kiddos. Here are some of our favorite CSA kid recipes!

Flourless Chocolate Spinach Brownies (we make these weekly!!) they’re naturally sweetened with dates and chock full of nutrients!

Spinach & Feta Meatballs (easy for meal prep!)

Miso Salmon Turnip Cakes (my kids LOVE these!!)

White Bean & Arugula Pancakes (don’t knock these until you try them! My kids love dipping them in yogurt and they surprise me every-time I make these!)

Sausage & Egg Spinach Breakfast Muffins (best breakfast muffins ever!!)

2025 Harvest 23

You did it.
Twenty-three weeks. Nearly half a year of filling your fridge with leafy greens, vibrant roots, and vegetables you maybe had to Google once or twice (hi, kohlrabi). That’s no small thing. Truly—take a second and let that sink in.

You showed up week after week. You remembered pickup days (even on the weeks when life was wild and the fridge felt like a game of veggie Tetris). You got creative. You snuck greens into breakfasts, blended squash into soups, handed your kids cucumbers and carrots like they were snacks from a secret garden. You fed your family real food. And that’s something to feel pretty damn proud of.

One of my favorite things I heard this season came from our family doctor—who also happens to be a CSA member. He told me that one of the healthiest decisions a family can make is joining a CSA. Not just because you’re getting loads of nutrient-dense food (though your bodies are definitely thanking you), but because it often leads to something even more powerful: families sitting down at the table together. In his words, diverse vegetables plus shared meals equals stronger bodies and stronger connections. He says he recommends joining a CSA to his patients daily, if they’re able.

So from the bottom of our tired, dirt-under-the-nails, grateful hearts: thank you.
Thank you for committing to the rhythm of the farm. For trusting us with your meals. For bringing our vegetables into your kitchens, your lunches, your kids’ snack plates, your Sunday dinners, your Tuesday scrambles.

Our family loved growing food for your family.
And if your fridge feels a little too quiet next week… just know we already miss being part of your meals too.

— Until next season 💛


Harvest 23

  1. Baby Kale Mix—(we love adding this to smoothies!) It’s 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. Red Radicchio— It’s rich in vitamin K, a good source of dietary fiber, and it healthy source of antioxidants. Consuming radicchio may help reduce the risk of health conditions such as cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, and heart disease.

  4. Spinach-rich in iron, potassium, vitamins C & E, and magnesium. Spinach can also aid in digestion and has anticancer properties. Eat this veggie up!!

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Potatoes—Potato skins and flesh are both very beneficial to human health. Fun fact—potato plants draw some of the highest concentration of macro and trace minerals from the earth. This was news to me!! They are high in potassium and rich in vitamin B6, as well as a fantastic source of amino acids, especially lysine in its bioactive form. Lysine is a powerful weapon against viruses such as Epstein-Barr and shingles that are behind rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain, autoimmune disease, and more. Potatoes also contain tyrosine, a chemical needed to produce thyroid hormones. So cool! Eat more potatoes folks!

  9. Winter Squash —Winter Squash is a highly nutritious and alkaline food which is rich in phytonutrients and antioxidants. It’s easy to digest and contains high amounts of Vitamins A, E, C, B-complex, and beta carotene, iron, zinc, calcium, and potassium which are vital for a healthy and strong immune and nervous system

Recipe Suggestions

Harvest Chicken Salad (this is a fabulous salad!!)

Mild Butternut Squash & Lamb Curry (this is a family favorite! Use any variety of winter squash in the stew!)

Chicken, Chickpea & Spinach Soup (so easy and delicious!)

Beef & Beet Patties with Spinach Avocado Pesto (so good! The pesto is bomb and this is great for meal prep!)

Kiddo CSA Recipes

Double Chocolate Beet Muffins (these are such a fun and tasty way to enjoy beets!)

Pumpkin Molasses Chili (a family favorite!)

2025 Harvest 22

Howdy folks and welcome to Harvest Week 22!

As the CSA season winds down, we can’t help but reflect on what an incredible year it’s been. It was truly bountiful! As much as we’ll miss harvesting food for your families this winter, our bodies are feeling it — and our hands and feet are COLD out here in this frosty autumn weather.

A special shoutout to our designated veggie washer each week — you’re our hero! It’s not an easy job this time of year. The water’s freezing, the veggies are freezing, and it’s an all-day affair.

This week’s share looks a lot like last week’s, featuring another round of that beautiful Sugarloaf radicchio. We hope you enjoyed it because there’s more coming your way! You’ll also find our favorite winter squash — the Blue Hubbard. It’s a beast, but oh-so-delicious. This is our sweetest squash variety, perfect for baking, soups, or curries.

Pro tip: the best way to “slice” it is to drop it on the ground so it breaks into smaller, more manageable pieces. If you have kiddos, this is a fun (and safe) way to get them involved!

Alrighty — we hope you’re hungry for another week of the healthiest, freshest food in the valley.

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

Harvest 22

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

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

  3. Radicchio—(the variety is “Sugarloaf” and it’s a green variety) It’s rich in vitamin K, a good source of dietary fiber, and it healthy source of antioxidants. Consuming radicchio may help reduce the risk of health conditions such as cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, and heart disease.

  4. 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.

  5. Onions— Onions are high in probiotics and fiber which is great for gut health. They are also high in vitamin C, which may help regulate your immune health, collagen production, and iron absorption. Onions are rich in B vitamins, including folate and vitamin B6.

  6. Winter Squash (Blue Hubbard)—Winter Squash is a highly nutritious and alkaline food which is rich in phytonutrients and antioxidants. It’s easy to digest and contains high amounts of Vitamins A, E, C, B-complex, and beta carotene, iron, zinc, calcium, and potassium which are vital for a healthy and strong immune and nervous system

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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!

Recipe Suggestions

Pork and Butternut Stew (this is FANTASTIC!!) use your blue hubbard for this recipe!

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad (use any variety of lettuce or kale!)

Chipotle Butternut Squash Soup (use any variety of winter squash)

Chili Lime Winter Squash Salad (use the Sugarloaf Radicchio in this recipe. It will be fantastic as a stand in for lettuce!)

Chicken & Chickpea Stew (this is SO cozy—use kale in place of spinach here)

Here are some CSA Kiddo Inspired Recipes

Pumpkin Molasses Chili (this is fantastic!)

Kid Friendly Carrot Salad (we love this as a whole family!)

Winter Harvest Mexican Beef Stew (this kiddos love this SO much!)