Gathered Threads

10/31/2025

Saturday’s harvest is looking beautiful! Swipe to see what’s fresh, and come say hi at the Farmers Market at IX — 9am–1pm!

10/24/2025

The start of soup season calls for something special! Our farm-grown herb blends are ready to add a burst of homegrown flavor to your favorite soups and stews.
✨ 10 Herb
✨ Italian
✨ Vital
All herbs are grown, hand-harvested, and dried right here at Gathered Threads Farm.
Available this Saturday at the Farmers Market at IX (9–1) or find them in our online store!

10/22/2025

“Many hands make light work 🌱
Margaret & Nathanial helping w**d in the rutabaga rows — growing good food together, one row at a time!

**ding

10/18/2025

This amazing Herb selection isn’t going to last much longer !! 4 more weeks if we’re lucky! Get it while we have it 🤩

Harvested list for this weekend!

Red Russian Kale
Stinging nettle
Rainbow chard
Dandelion greens
Red mustard ‘greens’ - red giant or ruby streaks (frilly)
Endive
Escarole

CARROTS
Salad Turnips
Scallions

Chives
Cilantro
Dill
Garlic Chives
Jalapeños
Lemon thyme
Mexican tarragon
Oregano
Parsley
Sorrel
Summer savory
Rosemary
Thyme

Opal basil
Thai Basil
Holy Basil

Mint julep
Mountain mint
Chocolate mint

10/10/2025

🌱 Let’s talk LUFFA!
Did you know luffa (or loofah) is actually a type of squash? When picked young, it’s tender and mild—add to stir-fries or soups, just like zucchini. But if left to mature on the vine, the inside dries into the fibrous sponge you probably recognize from your shower! 🧽✨

That means this amazing plant is a two-for-one: a tasty summer veggie and a natural, sustainable sponge. Use them in the kitchen for scrubbing pots or in the bathroom as an exfoliating sponge—zero waste and 100% compostable. 🙌
We’re growing these versatile beauties right here at Gathered Threads Farm and can’t wait to share them with you!

This week we’re taking it one step further — Margaret will be selling handmade soap with a luffa slice inside at market this Saturday! 🧼✨ Perfect for a gentle exfoliating scrub and a sweet way to bring the farm home.

👉 Have you ever cooked with luffa or used a luffa sponge? Tell us in the comments!

10/10/2025

10/08/2025

🌄 We took a little break from the farm last week to enjoy the Virginia State Fair — and it was such a fun day! So much to see and do — bunnies, chickens, cows, donkeys, veggie & plant exhibits, free entertainment shows, and of course… the rides! 🎡🐄🌽

Margaret got to milk a cow (which was on her wish list to do at the fair this year). The bumper cars were the big hit this year for both Nathanial and Margaret.

So inspiring to see so much local ag and community in one place. 💚

10/03/2025

🌱 Fresh from the farm: Parsley! 🌱

Parsley is more than just a garnish — it’s packed with bright, fresh flavor and tons of nutrients. This week at Gathered Threads, our bunches are vibrant, crisp, and ready to liven up your kitchen creations.

✨ Quick Recipe: Fresh Parsley Chimichurri ✨
Perfect for grilled veggies, meats, or even spooned over roasted potatoes.

Ingredients:

1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp red wine vinegar

½ cup olive oil

1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Salt + pepper to taste

Instructions:

Mix parsley, garlic, and vinegar in a bowl.

Slowly whisk in olive oil until combined.

Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

Serve fresh and enjoy the burst of flavor!

🌿 Find our parsley (and more!) at the farmers market this weekend. Your dishes will thank you! 💚

10/01/2025

✨ Just taking a moment to admire these beautiful jalapeños before they transform into something even more magical — a tasty ferment! 🌶️✨ Grown with care, soon to be bubbling away into jars of spicy, tangy goodness.

Who else loves a good ferment? 🙋‍♀️

09/12/2025

Red & purple mustard greens aren’t just pretty — they’re bold, peppery, and so versatile 🌿💜. Here are 6 quick & tasty ways to use them this week!

✨ Find them at our farm stand + farmers markets while they last!

09/09/2025

☀️💕 Summer Love Herbal Tea 💕☀️
Because we love the taste of summer in our mug!
Crafted with care from herbs grown and dried right here at Gathered Threads Farm in Roseland, VA 🌿✨

🍋 Lemon Verbena
🌾 Oat Straw
🌺 Hibiscus
🌿 Opal Basil
🌸 Rose Geranium
🍃 Stevia
🌱 Shiso – Britton

Enjoy it steaming hot on a quiet morning or iced and refreshing on a sunny afternoon.
Every sip captures the sweetness of the season. 🌞💧

09/05/2025

Did you know? 👀 Shiso is part of the mint family and tastes like a beautiful combo of mint, basil, and cinnamon with hints of clove & citrus. 🌿

It’s super versatile — add it to peanut sauce, sushi rolls, pesto, pasta salad, and so much more. But first, try it in this quick cucumber + shiso salad 🥒✨ (before the cucumbers disappear — summer crops are fading fast with the cooler temps!).

We’ll have fresh shiso at our IX Farmers Market stand until frost — come grab some and get inspired in your kitchen! 💚