2026 Harvest 12

Howdy folks, and welcome to Week 12 of your Tumbleweed Farm CSA!

We hope you had a wonderful week and are ready for another beautiful box of farm-fresh veggies. This past week brought smoky skies (thanks to those darn wildfires), cool mornings, hot afternoons, and some of the most breathtaking sunrises and sunsets we've seen all season. While the colorful skies have been stunning, we'd gladly trade them for clear air. We're thinking of everyone affected by the fires and are incredibly grateful for the firefighters and first responders working tirelessly to keep our communities safe.

Despite the smoky weather, we're especially proud of this week's harvest. The fields are overflowing with summer abundance, and this share is a true reflection of the season's peak. Best of all, we're only getting started!

The sweet corn is just about ready, the melons are getting close, peppers are finally hitting their stride (keep an eye out for those in next week's share!), and both eggplant and summer potatoes are looking absolutely beautiful. The coming weeks are shaping up to be some of our favorite harvests of the year, and we can't wait to share them with you.

Enjoy this week's haul, stay safe, and thank you, as always, for supporting our farm!


Harvest 12

  1. 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.

  2. Celery—it’s rich in over 25 anti-inflmatory compounds and has a natural and healthy sodium content and is a great source of electrolytes.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

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

  6. Kohlrabi— Kohlrabi is great for gut health as it contains both soluble and insoluble fiber. It also contains a wide array of antioxidants, such as vitamin C, anthocyanins, isothiocyanates, and glucosinolates. These plant compounds protect your cells against free radical damage that may otherwise increase your risk of disease.

  7. 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).

  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. Cherry tomatoes OR 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.

  10. Dill—is great for digestion and helps with bloating. Because of its antacid properties it’s great at easing indigestion, gastritis and other inflammatory conditions.

Recipe Suggestions

Honey Garlic Chicken & Zucchini (This is SO darn tasty and easy!—tastes like take-out!)

Warm Beet & Greens Farro Salad (this is really refreshing and a great use of those beet greens and dill!)

Chicken & Chickpea Shawarma Bowls with Zucchini & Swiss Chard (such a fun and easy recipe jam-packed with flavor!)

Italian Ground Chicken & Chickpea Skillet Dinner (this is easy and only 1 pan!!)

Garlicky Swiss Chard & Chicken Nourish Bowl (one of my favorite recipes!)

Salmon Dill & Zucchini Frittata (this is lovely and great for meal prep!)

Mediterranean Salmon & Beet Bowls (the flavor combinations here are on point!)

Broiled Miso Salmon Bites with Cucumber Salad (this is the best salmon recipe ever!)

Beef & Beet Bowls with Whipped Cottage Cheese & Hot Honey (this combination may sound strange but trust me, this is awesome!)

Kohlrabi & Beet Salad with Yogurt & Dill (this is really refreshing and has great reviews!)

CSA Kiddo Recipes

Veggie Loaded Meatballs (great way to use zucchini and swiss chard!)

Lamb & Curry Beet Meatballs (we love this recipe and it’s so good wrapped in a pita with yogurt and veggies!)

Flourless Chocolate & Zucchini Date Brownies (if you haven’t made this recipe yet you’re missing out! You don’t need kiddos to enjoy this one! It’s a favorite among all ages!)

2026 Harvest 11

Howdy folks, and welcome to Week 11 of your Tumbleweed Farm CSA harvest!

We hope you had a wonderful week and got to enjoy some delicious meals with last week's bounty. This week's share has a fun little surprise: the first of the summer green beans!

Funny enough, we weren't planning on harvesting beans quite yet. We figured they still had another week to go. But as Monday's harvest was winding down, I took one last stroll through the field and realized those beans had other plans—they were huge! So I asked the crew if anyone was willing to stick around a little longer to help pick them. Two hours later, we had enough beautiful green beans for every single share. I’m so proud of our team!! We did it!

Now, onto the recipes...because this week's lineup is one of my favorites yet. Also, y’all got some big bunches of parley so it’s chimichurri time. Don’t stress over how big some of the bunches are. Chimichurri lasts forever in the fridge and freezes really well. I don’t have a recipe on my blog for chimichurri but I am typing out the recipe from my cookbook “Local Dirt” below so you have it. It’s. lovely and taste great served over steak, fish, chicken or even drizzled over white beans and rice.

The Celery and Date Salad is an absolute must-make. It's incredibly simple, surprisingly flavorful, and one of those dishes that has everyone asking for the recipe after the first bite.

The Broiled Miso Salmon with Cucumber Salad is another recipe you won't want to miss. It's fresh, packed with flavor, and comes together in about 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy summer evenings.

And if you're looking for a cozy, family-friendly dinner, the Italian Chicken, Chickpea, and Zucchini Skillet is the answer. It's an easy one-pan meal that's hearty, nourishing, and was officially declared my kids' favorite recipe of the summer. If that's not a glowing review, I don't know what is!

If you make any of this week's recipes, we'd love to hear what you think.

Enjoy this week's haul, friends. We worked our tails off to fill these boxes, and we hope you can taste the love that went into every single one. Happy cooking!

Local Dirt’s Chimichurri Sauce (makes 1 1/2 cups)

  • 1 cup coarsely chopped parsley

  • 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced

  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

    Blend everything together in a food processor until smooth. Taste for seasonings and adjust as needed. This usually means more salt and pepper!

Harvest 11

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

  2. 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.

  3. Collard Greens—not only are they high in vitamin K they are also a good source of cancer fighting compounds. They are rich in glucosinolates which is a sulfur-containing compound which is thought to help stop cancer process at different stages of development. Pretty rad!

  4. Celery—it’s rich in over 25 anti-inflmatory compounds and has a natural and healthy sodium content and is a great source of electrolytes.

  5. Walla Walla Sweet 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. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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. 

  11. 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

Celery, Date & Hazelnut Salad (so simple and very, very good!)

Broiled Miso Salmon Bites with Cucumber Salad (best salmon recipe I’ve ever made!!)

Carrot Parsley Salad with Hazelnuts (this is so simple and flavorful)

Chicken, Chickpea & Zucchini Soup (even on a hot summer evening this soup hits just right! And it uses up your parsley!)

Celery Grape Salad with Chili Crisp (so delicious with all the sweet, spicy, and savory flavors going on!)

Coconut Braised Collard Greens (this is by far the best use of Collards. It’s goes well with chicken and rice)

Warm Collard Greens with Burst Tomatoes and Coconut (this is a lovely and unique way to serve collards. If you have cherry tomatoes make this dish!)

Zucchini Lime Vinaigrette (such a great use of all the zucchini!)

Korean Beef Bowls (so easy and good!)

Green Bean Salad with Herb Tahini Sauce (an oldie but a goodie!)

CSA Kiddo Recipes

Kid Friendly Carrot Salad (the whole family loves this one!)

Carrot & Chickpea Fritters (so easy and tasty!)

Oat Flour Zucchini & Date Bread (this is lovely and so healthy!)

2026 Harvest 10

Hot dang! Just like that, we're in the double digits. Ten weeks of farm-fresh produce—I can hardly believe we're already this far into the season!

This week's harvest is an especially tasty one. We pulled our very first Walla Walla sweet onions yesterday, and oh my goodness...they are so stinkin' good. Sweet, juicy, and bursting with flavor, they're one of the highlights of summer around here. Be sure to give the Walla Walla Sweet Onion Dip below a try—it's a seasonal favorite that makes an appearance in our kitchen every year.

Another recipe that's earned a permanent spot in our dinner rotation is the Beef and Beet Bowls with Kale, Whipped Cottage Cheese, and Hot Honey. My whole family devoured them! We swapped the hot honey for regular honey on the kiddos' bowls, but if you're making these for the grown-ups, don't skip the hot honey. It brings everything together with the perfect sweet and spicy finish.

Out in the fields, we're staying busy despite the heat and smoky skies. The summer harvest keeps rolling in, and we're grateful to be filling your boxes with the very best the farm has to offer. We're hoping for a break from the smoke and cooler temperatures soon, but until then, we're keeping our heads down and doing what we love.

We hope you're enjoying this week's harvest. Take good care of yourselves, and we'll see you again next week!

Your farmers,

Andrea, Taylor, Pepper, Maize and our awesome crew

Harvest 10

  1. 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.

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

  3. Walla Walla Sweet 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.

  4. 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!

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

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

Recipe Suggestions

Beef & Beet Bowls with Whipped Cottage Cheese & Honey (so dang good!! Great use of kale and beet greens too!)

Walla Walla Sweet Onion Dip (the best dip ever!!)

Mediterranean Salmon & Beet Bowl (I personally love this recipe so much and make it for myself often!)

Mild White Chicken & Zucchini Chili (we make this weekly during the summer and it’s a family favorite!!)

Southwestern Turkey Skillet Dinner (my kiddos LOVE this—great use of zucchini)

Whipped Cottage Cheese Beet Hummus (the best hummus you’ll make all summer!)

Spiced Shrimp & Zucchini Summer Bowls (another awesome use of zucchini and they’re so flavorful!)

Sesame Miso Cucumber Salad (so refreshing!)

Zucchini, Chickpea & Herb Salad (really easy and full of flavor!)

Zucchini, Date & Rye Bread (great use of those extra large zucchini!)

CSA Kiddo Recipes

Zucchini & Kale Chicken Meatballs (great for meal prep!)

Beet Tzatziki (AKA BEST DIP EVER!!)

Double Chocolate Beet Muffins (so delicious and healthy!!)

Flourless Chocolate & Date Zucchini Brownies (if you haven’t made these yet do so now!! Such a great dessert!)