Autumn has arrived, and the rain has come back our way, beginning with bursts of showers mixed with sunny hours that warm our backs. Yet we hope that true winter days will follow, bringing us blessed rains, new life, growth from the land, and healing for those who dwell upon it.

This time of year, your Chubeza box truly transforms, as each week we bid farewell to summer produce members (cherry tomatoes, mint, basil, corn, edamame, Malabar spinach, and other

On the other hand, we joyfully welcome the yummy autumn and winter vegetables so sorely missed over these long months. We’ve already begun, and the coming weeks will mark the harvest of such winter greens as chard, spinach, kale, tatsoi, arugula, and a new trial crop this season: watercress. Joining them are celery, leeks, and scallions. From a different story come cauliflower, cabbage, kohlrabi, and soon-to-arrive broccoli. The roots that nestle deep in the soil are already being harvested – beets, radishes, carrots, Jerusalem artichokes, and even the juicy fennel is joining the party.

We anxiously await the arrival of two additional fall guests, returning after a relatively short goodbye in late spring: zucchini and beans (green/yellow). They don’t fare well in extreme heat or cold, so they’re only with us during the mild seasons – in spring and once again in fall.