August 14, 2023
We all know what we have experienced here in Tucson the last several weeks (or more?) of excessive HEAT and not a lot of rain for our monsoon season. But just think what our produce is going through (and honestly, more importantly, those farmers who are trying to take care of it!)? In some cases,… Read more »
August 7, 2023
We are excited to introduce a “new” product and vendor to our CSA Shop. This is a “creamy” honey sold in 32oz jars only, for now. William Fitz has been keeping bees for over 15 years. He originally became interested in beekeeping while working with the USDA Honey bee research lab in Tucson, AZ. Now… Read more »
June 12, 2023
Tomato season is a little late this year but we’re hoping to get a couple of good weeks of harvests in before our Summer Break. Crooked Sky Farms is offering 15 pound flats of mixed tomatoes for $48 or 8 pound boxes for $26. You’ll need to place your order and prepay a week ahead… Read more »
May 26, 2023
As we now do every year, we will be giving our farmers (and ourselves) a little break this July. This year we will be taking the first two weeks of July off. There will be no CSA pick up schedule for July 4th and 5th or 11th and 12th. No need to put your share on… Read more »
May 23, 2023
This is my one of my favorite things to do with nopales and my basic go-to salad dressings during citrus season. Each bite should combine the nopal with smoky roasted poblano, sweet/tart dressing, crispy lettuce, crunchy nuts, and whatever other options you prefer. Seville juice, approx. 2 Tbl. You can substitute lime juice or a… Read more »
May 8, 2023
Get your flowers early for Mother’s Day and straight from our farmer Dani’s field to you! We will have both large ($10) and small ($6) bouquets available for sale in the Tucson CSA shop this week from Cara Crest Farm (formerly known as Common Ground Farm), while supplies last. Bring some beauty inside!
May 1, 2023
In honor of Mother’s Day (or just because!) we are hosting two NEW vendors the week before Mother’s Day – pickups on May 9 and May 10. Please stop by to welcome our new vendors, purchase a little something for a mom in your life (maybe yourself?!) and enjoy! Herbs & Love Herbs & Love… Read more »
April 17, 2023
You may recall that Tucson CSA participated in a grant a few years ago to provide CSA-style bags to families in need of support at Imago Dei Middle School. You may also recall that we are building relationships with smaller farmers as part of the New Roots program. We are excited to announce that we… Read more »
Our dear friend Paul Durham, and husband of our late founder Philippe, passed away earlier this year. Those who knew Paul are invited to a Celebration of his Life at the Tucson Botanical Gardens this Sunday, April 23rd, 10:00 A.M. The memorial will take place outdoors in the Reception Garden so dress for the weather.… Read more »
April 3, 2023
Hello! My name is Mikel (Miks for short) and I work at Desert Pearl Mushrooms. Please help me reduce waste while enriching the soil of Tucson – in our yards, community gardens, and farms. When the substrate blocks that grow mushrooms are done producing a significant yield, they are thrown out. The blocks are made… Read more »