The Rebel Thumb Farm Circle

Week of March 15, 2026
 
Hello Rebel Thumb Farm Circle members!
 
First things first—my apologies for being a little incognito these past few weeks. The farm has been buzzing and we’ve been happily buried in the kind of work that leaves dirt under your fingernails and a big smile on your face. Our biggest recent adventure? Filling our growing beds with over 10 yards of beautiful organic soil. That’s a lot of wheelbarrows! I’m especially glad we were able to bring in such great soil to share with our members as well. Good soil makes everything better—plants, harvests, and the farmer’s mood.  Tai Nguyen managed to fill 3 yards - that's 40 bags of 2 cu. yards each!  Way to go, Tai.
 
 
Spring energy is definitely building around here and the planting has officially begun!
 

🥬 What’s Available Now

  • Spinach
     
  • Pomelos
     
  • Kumquats
     
  • Passion Fruits
     
  • Lettuce
     
  • Chives
     
  • Red Celery
     
  • Three different types of Kale
Fresh, vibrant, and ready for your kitchen adventures.  Speaking of kitchen adventures, I have frozen whole organic tomatoes (a variety) that can be easily peeled when slightly thawed and made into a delightful sauce or jam along with frozen organic cabernet sauvignon grapes for sale if anyone is interested.....
 

🌱 What We’ve Planted

The beds are now tucked in with a whole lineup of future deliciousness:
 
  • Yellow Squash
     
  • Zucchini
     
  • Watermelon
     
  • Cantaloupe
     
  • Honey Dew Melons
     
  • Tuscan Melons
     
  • Galia Melons
     
  • Carrots
     
  • Blue Lake Green Beans
     
  • French Green Beans
     
  • Onions
     
  • Butternut Squash
     
  • Spaghetti Squash
     
  • Cauliflower
     
  • A variety of Cucumbers
     
  • Tomatoes
     
If the weather keeps cooperating, we’re headed toward a very tasty season ahead.
 

🍈 Did You Know? — Meet the Galia Melon

The Galia melon is a sweet, juicy hybrid melon with a netted rind like a cantaloupe and smooth, light-green flesh inside. Its flavor is often described as the best of both worlds—a blend of cantaloupe and honeydew with subtle tropical or vanilla notes.
 
Characteristics
  • Appearance: Yellowish-green netted rind with pale green flesh
     
  • Flavor: Sweet and complex—cantaloupe meets honeydew with tropical hints
     
  • Texture: Juicy and succulent
     
  • Galia melons are delicious fresh, in fruit salads, blended into smoothies, or even paired with prosciutto. They’re also rich in vitamins A and C, fiber, and potassium, with no fat or cholesterol.
 
How to tell when one is ripe:
Trust your nose! A ripe Galia melon has a sweet aroma and a slight softness to the skin. Unlike some melons, ripeness isn’t judged by the stem end. Store it at room temperature until cut, then refrigerate.
 
As always, don’t forget to schedule your visit on the calendar before coming out. We love seeing our members and making sure someone is here to welcome you.
 
With this hot weather (can you believe it's only March?) get ready for the farm to transform!! 😄
 
Please call me with any questions - (408) 608-9913.  I will respond as quickly as possible.
 
Your personal farmer, 
~L.M. 'Alli' Allivato
Glory Grove Organics, LLC
The Rebel Thumb Farm Circle - Where we grow transparency and trust so you can know with absolute certainty that your food is organically, sustainably and regeneratively grown!