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WELLSPRING CHARITABLE GARDENS BLOG


Fresh Pre-Christmas Produce from Wellspring Charitable Gardens - December 18, 2025
Fresh Today… Butternut Squash, Watermelon Radishes, Carrots, Fennel, Peas, Lacinato Kale, Lettuce Heads, Purple-Top Turnips, Celery, Cilantro, Dill & Pomegranates Using your Produce… by Julie Moreno This week I included a salad recipe for our fennel and watermelon radishes. These are both strong flavored vegetables that come together for a refreshing and crisp salad. The simple lemon vinaigrette allows the flavors of the vegetables to come through. Enjoy it as a small side
Dec 184 min read


Fresh from Wellspring Charitable Gardens - December 11, 2025
Fresh Today… Butternut Squash, Arugula, Turnips, Carrots, Rutabagas, Peas, Cauliflower, Kale, Lettuce, Dill, Parsley & Pomegranates Using your Produce… by Julie Moreno This week we have more peppery arugula, lettuce, and kale to help you eat more healthy greens. The fresh herbs, parsley, and dill add brightness when finishing rich soups and sauces. Root veggies like carrots, turnips, and rutabagas are at their sweetest roasted in today’s sheet pan dinner. Alternatively, st
Dec 114 min read


Fresh from Wellspring Charitable Gardens - December 4, 2025
Fresh Today… Sweet Potatoes, Cabbage, Beets, Carrots, Celery, Rutabagas, Peas, Kale, Lettuce, Broccoli, Parsley, Dill, Cilantro, Limes & Pomegranates Using your Produce… by Julie Moreno This week I have two soup recipes for us. Both soups show how seasonal ingredients can make lighter, satisfying options during the holiday season. The Curried Sweet Potato Soup uses sweet potatoes, celery, and warm spices, cooked gently until soft and blended into a smooth, bright soup wit
Dec 46 min read


Fresh for Thanksgiving from Wellspring Charitable Gardens - November 20, 2025
Fresh Today… Sweet Potatoes, Cauliflower, Green & Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Green Beans, Beets, Celery, Fennel, Spinach, Salad Mix, Lettuce, French Breakfast Radishes, Dill, Parsley, Persimmons & Pomegranates Using your Produce… by Julie Moreno My favorite food holiday is here and we have lots of fall produce that can grace your Thanksgiving table. Try making a green salad with sliced persimmons or a crudité platter with ranch dressing. You can juice a pomegranate and add
Nov 205 min read


Fresh from Wellspring Charitable Gardens - November 13, 2025
Fresh Today… Beets, Broccoli, Carrots, Fennel, Celery, Arugula, Green Beans, Delicata Squash, Lettuce, White Salad Turnips, Parsley, Cilantro, Chives & Pomegranates Using your Produce… by Julie Moreno I’ve taken to spending a bit of free time scrolling Instagram video recipes. I find that I learn something new each time. The only trick is to make sure you don’t scroll for too long. Recently, I found this fennel slaw, and it looked delicious. I adapted it slightly to use wha
Nov 134 min read


Fresh from Wellspring Charitable Gardens - November 6, 2025
Fresh Today… Broccoli, Green Beans, Delicata Squash, Late Summer Squash & Eggplant, Head Lettuce, Bell Pepper, Watermelon Radish, Salad Turnips, Dill, Parsley, Cilantro, Chives, Persimmons & Pomegranates Using your Produce… by Julie Moreno This week we have more broccoli coming your way. This week’s soup recipe is similar to Panera’s, I can’t say it’s anywhere close to a knock off because I’ve never actually had the original. This recipe is written to be chunky, but if y
Nov 65 min read


Fresh from Wellspring Charitable Gardens - October 30, 2025
Fresh Today… Cauliflower, Carrots, Broccoli, Mini Head Lettuce, Cucumbers, Summer Squash, Swiss Chard, Watermelon Radishes, Salad Turnips, Green Onions, Parsley, Cilantro, & Pomegranates Using your Produce… by Julie Moreno This week I have two favorite recipes for you. This roasted root vegetable recipe brings together earthy carrots and turnips with aromatic spices for a flavor packed side dish. The long cooking time creates a creamy texture with caramelized edges. Fresh
Oct 304 min read
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