Estación: Spring 2026
Semana: 4 of 12
April 8, 2026
NOTAS DEL CAMPO
The arrival of Spring in Houston means there’s a lot happening at the farm. A season of rebirth and new beginnings, this month marks one year of the new Finca Tres Robles. It’s almost incredible to look back on my notes from this time last year and think about how far we’ve come in almost every aspect. We quickly went from making lots of ambitious plans for the future to actually implementing them as soon as we settled into our new home.
For me, moving into the new space was a massive step towards creating a special place for building community. Since moving in, we’ve hosted movie nights, potluck dinners, open mic nights, cooking classes, gardening classes, and so much more. This Spring brings many more opportunities to spend time with loved ones on the farm, all while watching our lovely crops grow steadily in the field.
The other side of the programs coin is our food access initiative. Our Neighborhood Food Access (NFA) program (which never ceased during our hiatus) has gone on as usual, and it continues to grow. We’ve implemented a new branch of the program, which allows participants to shop whenever is convenient to them with a store card. We’re also working in partnership with a research team to help gather data in support of food prescription programs in our city.
Working in the agricultural industry in a city where that is a very rare thing has given us a unique perspective on our community’s perception of food and nutrition. This perspective has gotten us invited to important conversations and initiatives regarding food access and nutrition in our greater Houston community. We hope our expertise in food production and our efforts in community engagement can contribute meaningfully to joint efforts to make sure we find solutions to important issues.
To you, our reliable CSA member, thank you for supporting all we do behind the scenes.
Until next time!
Tiffany
Programs & Community Outreach Coordinator
WHAT WE’RE UP TO THIS WEEK
– We’re planting … leeks (still didn’t get to it, ah!)
– We’re greenhouse seeding … eggplant, hot peppers, okra, hibiscus flower.
– We’re direct sowing … green beans.
– We’re also … prepping to build 2 more perennial beds!
WHAT’S IN THE Half SHARE
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| Crop | Descripción |
|---|---|
|
Swiss Chard (Finca) |
It’s hitting its stride. |
|
Green Beans (Finca) |
Our first harvest of the season. This is one of my favorite crops on the first picking |
|
Lettuce – Spring Mix (Finca) |
The last bed of lettuce from Finca til the Fall |
|
Kale – Toscana (Finca) |
The toscana is holding out strong. |
|
Zanahorias |
From our friends at Terra Preta in the Valley |
|
Patatas dulces |
From the Valley as well |
|
Scallion (Finca) |
First harvest of the scallions! |
WHAT’S IN THE Full SHARE
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| Crop | Descripción |
|---|---|
|
Summer Squash Mix (Finca) |
We don’t have a long season for squash here b/c of the squash vine borer, so I hope you enjoy the first harvest of it. Tastes of spring! |
|
Kale – Toscana (Finca) |
Holding up well in the field |
|
Lettuce (Finca) |
The last bed of lettuce from Finca til the Fall |
|
Green Beans (Finca) |
Our first harvest of the season. This is one of my favorite crops on the first picking |
|
Lettuce – Spring Mix |
Lonestar lettuce |
|
Patatas dulces |
Coming from the Valley |
|
Zanahorias |
From our friends at Terra Preta in the Valley |
|
Leeks (Finca) |
The last of them are coming out |
|
Parsley |
From South Texas via The Common Market |
|
Spearmint |
From South Texas via The Common Market |
|
Turmeric |
Hard to find around here, these come from Whitehurst farms in Brenham. I hope you’ll find they pack some serious flavor! |