Fall 2025 #10/10: Thank You For Another Year to Grow On
We’re wrapping up a full and abundant year in the soggiest way possible, and I have to give extra thanks to Kelly, Mia and Mark for toughing out one last pass through the field today. In spite of the slog, they brought in some beautiful Savoy Cabbages for the CSA to enjoy for our very last harvest of the year. I don't know if I'll ever be able to make sense how this farm can simultaneously leave us feeling so exhausted yet so fulfilled. It is a feeling second only to parenting. But, I do know that we’re able to keep doing this year after year, because we are surrounded by kindness and community. I like to think that we’re growing a whole lot more than vegetables here year after year, and even though we’re going to really relish in taking a break to relax and recharge over the next few weeks, I want you all know just how much you mean to us—to the past, present and future of this (very wet) little farm in the valley.
Thank you for letting us grow with and for you!
Katie & Mark
A FEW FRIENDLY REMINDERS & UPDATES, because I’m blubbering away at my desk…
We’re closing EARLY (at 6pm) on Tuesday (the 9th). As always, we’re happy to pack your share for after hours pickup if you let me know by 5:30pm.
Tuesday and Wednesday of this week are your last chances to shop at the farm in 2025, so be sure to stock up on whatever Roots, Fruits, Squashes and Greens that you'll need to get you through the holidays--not to mention a fresh batch of coffee beans from Grounds for Change.
The farm will be completely and totally closed from December 12th, 2025-January 12, 2026 for Winter Break. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026, which is also the starting date for the 2026 Winter CSA.
If you miss us while we’re closed, fear not! We’re really excited to share a very cool Virtual Farm Walk of Wild Hare, which will officially launch later this week. Farm Walks are farmer-to-farmer educational opportunities hosted by organic, sustainable, and innovative farm and food businesses throughout Washington State, and if you’ve ever wanted to learn a bit more about our farm and how we grow, this is such an incredible tool and opportunity. You can register online to attend a virtual launch event from 4-6pm on Wednesday, December 10th. We’ll share links to the tour on our website and socials after the event as well. Many thanks to Edge Perma, Tilth Alliance and Washington State University (WSU) Food Systems Program, and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) for making this project and collaboration possible.
IN THE FARMSHARES THIS WEEK:
Cabbage
Mustard Mix
Assorted Winter Squash
Assorted Roots
Cosmic Crisp and/or Pink Lady Apples
RECIPES & SEASONAL TIPS
5 WAYS TO USE MUSTARD GREENS - Food & Wine
MASHED POTATOES & SAVOY CABBAGE - Lidia Bastianich
BAKED PASTA WITH CABBAGE - 101 Cookbooks
DEB PERELMAN’S WINTER SLAW- Food 52
WINTER SQUASH WREATHS - Food By Mars
BEST CABBAGE SOUP- Downshiftology
PUMPKIN GINGERBREAD - Simply Recipes
MAPLE ROASTED PUMPKIN WITH CHILI & FETA - Recipe Tin Eats
JOAN NATHAN’S APPLE LATKES - The Splendid Table
PUMPKIN STUFFED WITH EVERYTHING GOOD - Dorie Greenspan
