The first of the winter squash – Red Kuri -has arrived! We love it roasted, but it’s very versatile for a saute or braise! We also have 5 varieties of potatoes, including Peruvian Purple! And the last – perhaps – of the summer zucchini.

And so we say THANK YOU to Kelsey, Sara, Hanna and Lexi, our summer interns! Because we have such a short growing season in the PNW, they were able to experience just about the entire cycle, from planting to harvest! Happy trails & grand adventures, fine folks! Use your knowledge well!

How did you weather the storm? Seems like everyone lost branches and a couple folks we know lost entire trees. We lost a hoophouse and had our corn flattened but otherwise intact. These extreme weather conditions, both here and worldwide, are actually part of the reason for Urban Futures Farm. Climate change demands more diversity, agility, and decentralization of our food system. And we intend to be part of the answer.

Wednesday’s Farm Stand is again up at the garage, and we still have lots of beautiful tomatoes,  5 kinds of potatoes, delicious carrots, a new crop of Swiss Chard, and lots of other tasty treats for your table. We recently cooked up one of our favorite cold-weather combinations, Lentils, Chard and Sausage – so satisfying!

In addition, the hop harvest has begun.  If you are a home brewer and looking for hops for your next batch give us a call at 360-338-8654 to reserve yours today.

In the GARAGE! Today! 9am-noon!

Jelly is a great rainy-day project! Contact us if you want some set aside for pick-up at the Farm Stand! $2 a lb!

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The season is changing, and so we’ve come to the end of the beans and cucumbers. Come savor the final harvest of those summer stars, along with fresh sweet corn, juicy red tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers, three types of potatoes, and crunchy carrots as featured recently in Thurston Talk!

The cabbage has arrived! $2 a pound for all your culinary needs. Ever tried making your own sauerkraut? It’s very easy to do, tasty and so good for you! The recipe is for a small amount, just to get started. Give it a whirl! If cabbage isn’t your thing, we still have all the other goodness of late summer produce!

This is peak season in the garden, and we are in one of those moments where supply is exceeding demand. So this morning 165 lbs of produce went to the Thurston County Food Bank. We are grateful our bountiful harvest will go to people who need it.