Week Six | Dahlia Days, Spring Greens + Pantry Favorites

Week 6 is here, and your CSA box brings the kind of mix we love most—fresh-from-the-field greens, vibrant pantry staples, and a touch of something indulgent. You’ll find tender collards and purple onions from Love Light, pickled favorites from both Hamm and our farm kitchen, a fresh loaf of bread from Hinkle’s, eggs, cheese, and a seasonal flower bundle to brighten your space. Rain kept the romaine in the ground this week, but we’re hopeful it’ll be ready for harvest soon.

Behind the scenes at the farm, it’s been all hands on deck as we enter the final stretch of dahlia tuber and cutting shipments. Friday marks the end of this season’s shipping window, and while it’s been a monumental effort, we’re excited to pivot fully into planting and growing. Deborah and the team are putting more than 5,000 rooted dahlia cuttings into the soil, and we’re also prepping a limited online release of bonus tubers and cuttings—a little something special for those who missed out or want more.

And, as if that weren’t enough, the fields are now bursting with early spring blooms, and we’re preparing for a series of farm events you won’t want to miss. You can explore all upcoming happenings here:

From Our Farm |

• Farm-Fresh Eggs

• Hot Pepper Vinegar

• Pickled Green Tomatoes

• Flower Bundle

From Friends |

• Collard Greens | Love Light Farm

• Purple Onions | Love Light Farm

• Premium Salad Mix | Love Light Farm

• Rosemary Bread | Hinkle’s Bakery

• Harbison Cheese | Evans Meats

• Bread & Butter Pickles | Hamm Farm (Note: Rain prevented the harvest of Romaine from Farmer Dwight at Hamm Farms this week, but we expect it to return soon!)
  

1. Spicy Collard Greens with Bacon

These Southern-style collard greens are slow-cooked in a bacon-flavored broth until tender and spiced up with red pepper flakes and hot sauce.

🔗 Spicy Collard Greens Recipe

2. Dill Pickle Grilled Cheese Sandwich

This sandwich combines gooey melted cheese with tart pickle slices and crunchy potato chips, creating a delightful twist on the classic grilled cheese.

🔗 The Perfect Dill Pickle Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

3. Spring Salad with Eggs

A refreshing salad that pairs hard-boiled eggs with quick-pickled onions and radishes, all atop a bed of mixed greens, offering a crisp and satisfying bite.

🔗 Spring Salad with Eggs

4. Purple Onion + Cheese Tart on Toasted Bread

Caramelize your onions, then layer over toasted Hinkle’s bread with cheese for a rustic tartine.
🔗 French Onion Tart 

5. Warm Harbison with White Wine

Broil a wheel of Harbison cheese with a splash of dry white wine until the top is golden and the interior is molten. Serve with toasted bread for dipping into this self-contained fondue.

🔗 Warm Harbison

Join Us for a Floral Arrangement Class on the Farm! 

We’re thrilled to announce our new Farm Floral Arrangement Classes with dates in spring, summer, and fall — and the first one is just around the corner on May 10th , the Saturday before Mother’s Day!

This makes the perfect experience to gift or share with someone special — whether it’s your mom, daughter, sister, or a dear friend. Come spend a beautiful day at the farm, learning to design with fresh seasonal blooms grown right here at Stone Hollow.

 View Class Details + Reserve Your Spot

We’d love to have you join us for this creative, joy-filled gathering surrounded by flowers and fresh air!

We hope your kitchen is starting to feel like spring, one meal at a time. Thank you for sharing in this season with us — it’s a joy to grow, harvest, and gather alongside you. There’s so much beauty ahead, and we’re so glad you’re here for it.

Deborah, Alexandra, and the Stone Hollow Farmstead Team