Some vegetables almost seem designed for little hands-on discoveries. Corn is one of them. This week, our CSA box was full of color: celery, beets, tomatoes, cilantro, cucumbers, rainbow chard, bell peppers, carrots, corn, and yellow onions. When we looked at the corn, I decided to slow down before we cooked it and take a closer look. The rows of kernels made a simple opportunity to explore patterns, counting, structure, and how a plant stores its seeds. And then, of course,

CSA pickup day has become one of my favorite weekly routines. We head to the farm, see what is growing, choose our vegetables, and then decide which one will give us something interesting to explore. What started as a simple weekly pickup has become an anchor for seasonal learning. Each box gives us a chance to slow down, notice what is growing around us, explore a little STEM, and cook something together. In this series, I'll share what we received, one simple STEM explorati

Midsummer boxes have a certain momentum to them, the kind where plants start showing the results of long, warm days and cool high‑desert nights. This week’s produce isn’t about big surprises; it’s about watching vegetables settle into their seasonal stride. Roots firm up, herbs hit peak fragrance, and the compact patterns inside things like cauliflower become more defined. It’s a great moment to slow down and notice how each plant responds to the steady rhythm of August, turn