CSA Box #9 • September 2026
The final CSA box of the season has arrived! This week’s harvest brings together the last of our summer flowers, fall squash, pantry staples, and a few things to carry into the colder months. It’s a little bit of everything we love about this time of year: colorful, practical, and a reminder that the garden keeps giving even as the seasons begin to change.
What’s in the Box
Honeynut Squash
Small but mighty, honeynut packs a rich, sweet flavor into its compact size. Its naturally sweet flesh is delicious with both savory and warming spices.
Storage: Keep whole squash in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place.
Ways to enjoy: Roast until caramelized, mash with butter and herbs, or blend into a cozy soup.
Leeks
With their mild, sweet, onion-like flavor, leeks are a wonderful addition to cool-weather cooking. Be sure to rinse between the layers, where soil can collect.
Storage: Refrigerate unwashed in a loosely sealed bag.
Ways to enjoy: Make a classic potato-leek soup, sauté for quiches and frittatas, or roast with olive oil until tender and golden.
Cauliflower
A versatile fall vegetable with a mild flavor that takes beautifully to roasting and seasoning.
Storage: Refrigerate in a loosely sealed bag or container. Keep dry until ready to use.
Ways to enjoy: Roast florets with garlic and herbs, make a creamy cauliflower soup, or chop into a vegetable curry.
Yukina Savoy
This tender Asian green has glossy, spoon-shaped leaves and a mild flavor with a hint of mustard. It’s a versatile green that can be used much like spinach or tatsoi.
Storage: Refrigerate in a loosely sealed bag or container.
Ways to enjoy: Sauté with garlic, toss into a stir-fry, or add to soups, eggs, and noodle dishes.
Arugula
Peppery, tender greens with plenty of flavor. Arugula adds a fresh, lively bite to both simple meals and more substantial dishes.
Storage: Refrigerate in a loosely sealed bag or container.
Ways to enjoy: Toss into salads, tuck into sandwiches, or scatter over warm pizza and roasted vegetables.
Beets
Earthy and naturally sweet, beets are a fall staple. Their flavor deepens beautifully when roasted.
Storage: Refrigerate in a sealed bag or container.
Ways to enjoy: Roast until tender, grate raw into salads, or pickle for a tangy addition to meals.
Carrots
Sweet, crunchy, and versatile, carrots are a welcome snack or a healthy side. These ones are twisted from our failed seed starting plug experiments earlier this summer but no less tasty.
Storage: Refrigerate in a sealed bag or container.
Ways to enjoy: Enjoy raw, roast with fresh herbs, or add to soups and stews.
Peppers
A little late-season color from the garden! Peppers are wonderfully versatile and bring a fresh, sweet or spicy flavor to all kinds of dishes.
Storage: Refrigerate in the crisper drawer.
Ways to enjoy: Eat fresh, roast and add to sandwiches, or sauté into sauces, soups, and stir-fries.
Sora Radishes
These crisp, round radishes have a refreshing crunch and peppery bite. We removed the tops before packing to help them keep longer.
Storage: Refrigerate in a sealed bag or container.
Ways to enjoy: Slice into salads, eat raw with a pinch of salt, or quick-pickle with vinegar.
Cured Garlic
Our garlic has been harvested and cured, making it ready for your kitchen and pantry.
Fresh Herbs: Chives, Rosemary, Sage & Parsley
A handful of fresh herbs to brighten up your fall cooking. Refrigerate and use to season roasted squash and root vegetables, stir into soups and sauces, or fold into butter, eggs, and dressings.
Decorative Pumpkins
Included are a few little gourds and a small pumpkin for your fall decorating! These are intended to be enjoyed as seasonal décor.
Storage: Keep somewhere cool and dry, away from excess moisture. Avoid bruising or damaging the skin to help them last longer.
From the Kitchen
Prairie’s Edge Herbal Tea Sampler
This week’s sampler includes four of our garden-grown herbal blends: Calm & Clear Mint, Sacred Garden, Golden Hour, and Moonflower.
Each blend is made with herbs we grow, harvest, and dry here at Prairie’s Edge. Ingredient lists and steeping instructions can be found on the back of each tea bag.
We’re looking forward to expanding our dried herb production in 2027 and exploring more advanced tea formulations. Emily also plans to continue her herbalism studies, deepening her knowledge of the plants we grow and the traditions, properties, and thoughtful pairings behind them. There’s a lot more to learn, and we’re excited to keep growing in this direction.
Apple Cider Vinegar
A little something for your pantry! Store in a cool, dark place. Use it to make vinaigrettes, brighten up sauces, prepare quick pickles, or add a splash of acidity to soups and marinades.
This Week’s Bouquets
Flowers from the garden: Sunflowers, zinnias, cosmos, snapdragons, dahlias, gomphrena, and celosia.
Final Notes from the Field
And just like that, we’ve reached our final CSA box of the season!
Thank you for another year of sharing in the harvest with us. Whether you joined us for the first time or have been with us for years, we’re grateful you chose to make Prairie’s Edge a part of your season. Every box is a little piece of the work, care, and curiosity that goes into growing food and flowers on this land, and we hope you’ve enjoyed bringing it home.
While the CSA may be wrapping up, our work in the garden is far from over. There are beds to clear, bulbs and tubers to dig, garlic to plant, seeds to save, and plenty of preparation to do before winter settles in. But first, we’re making a little time to celebrate the season with our annual Harvest Bonfire. We’re looking forward to gathering with friends, family, and our farm community to share a meal, enjoy the changing season, and reflect on another year in the garden.
We’ll share news about our 2027 CSA offerings before the end of the year, with ordering expected to open in February and close sometime in April. Keep an eye out for updates as we begin planning another season of fresh produce, flowers, and garden-grown goodies.
Until then, thank you for being here, for supporting small-scale farming, and for sharing this season with us. We’ll see you in the garden again soon!