Evenings are my absolute favorite time around Tumbleweed Farm. After long days in the hot sun doing monotonous chores, it feels so good to sit out at the picnic table with Taylor and Henry and do absolutely nothing except stare out at the fields. The farm is quite beautiful when the sun goes down and the moon starts to rise. We don’t notice all of Tumbleweed’s imperfections in the dim light. The weeds aren’t visible and the evidence of deer damage seems non existent. We feel totally recharged in the cooler evening air and there seems to be a sense of peace that comes over us after we’ve officially called it a day. We usually sit outside until our eyes begin to get heavy and our bed is calling our name.
Thankfully, this past week has been less eventful than previous weeks and we’re hoping things continue to stay this way. The farm is producing more bounty than we’ve had all season. Watermelons and cantaloupes are making their seasonal debut and we’re swimming in a sea of tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, squash and leafy greens. Lunch has been my favorite meal recently because we’re simply grilling up sourdough bread, drizzling it with olive oil, rubbing each slice with garlic and layering on heirloom tomatoes, grilled scallions and basil. A healthy pinch of salt, a bit of balsamic vinegar and voila! So stinking good and ready in less than 10 minutes! If you’re not feeling inspired to cook this weekend I highly recommend grilled bread + tomatoes.
Anyhow, that’s about all the happenings at Tumbleweed for the week. I hope this weekend you all get to surround yourselves with some good folks and great food. Summer is flying by and I hope you all get to enjoy the flavors of the season while they last! Cheers from Tumbleweed.
Fantastic photos! My fave is the one with Mt. Hood in background. And the sunflowers. You guys work so hard, thanks for being organic farmers. It’s a rough yet beautiful life. I hope you enjoy your weekend.
The first photo is beautiful! And love the one with your yellow buddy of course 🙂
Simply beautiful. This post is outstanding, every single photo.
Your lunch of sourdough bread drizzled with Olive oil, some garlic, etc.
is very similar to my dear immigrant mother (deceased) who had to work in
the fields in Italy… She always talked about their lunches out in the fields
of hearty bread, Olive oil and lots of garlic
Thanks for sharing your photos and recipes. They are the best.
LOVE these photos – especially the one where you’re both carrying beets
your dedication is felt –
You are honored for your love of the earth and plants
Great post. Love the pic of you two with the beet bouquets. Beautiful chicken — wyandotte??
Your describe your hard days work so well, that I felt the relief you must feel come sunset. *smiling from ear to ear! :)))
For this city girl who longs to be in your shoes thats an awesome feeling.
Thank you for making my day 😉
Your photos as well as your produce are so beautiful.