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Farm Happenings at Fainting Robin Farm
Farm Happenings for August 2, 2019
It's mr. Fainting Robin Farms birthday today so I'll keep it short. We are off to have a little fun going for a paddle and relaxing for the day. The roosters have all started crowing, some new and interesting Asian greens have started sprouting, and I am eagerly anticipating tomato season. Have fun1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 26, 2019
We have recently had an explosion of lady bugs working hard on the farm. This is my favorite time of year when green beans start coming in, the days are still hot, and the lake is finally warm enough to swim without going numb. The heat wave was a challenge on the farm with one of the hottest day l1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 19, 2019
It's the peak of summer and we are getting ready for fall on the farm. We will be planting lots of cool loving crops like asain greens, kohlrabi, and Carrots. We have finally gotten some warm weather and our squash is loving it. Our squash plants must have doubled in sized with just a little heat,1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 12, 2019
In the next 2 weeks we will have lots of new and exciting veggies ready for harvest. Very soon our sugar snap peas will give way to shelling peas, Zucchini, Potatoes, and onions. July is also the time that we will begin planting for the fall. Soon we'll be putting asain greens, cabbage, kohlrabi, a1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 5, 2019
We have had some excitement on the farm over the last week. Our Old English Game hen had made a safe little nest in our wood pile. She was safe from the elements so we decide to leave her on the nest to see what develops. 21 days later and we have 6 beautiful baby chicks. Now we are on edge watchin1 read more »
About the farm
Fainting Robin is a biointensive, herbicide , and pesticide free farm just outside of Traverse City in Williamsburg Michigan. We strive to preserve farmings genetic diversity by using heirloom seeds, and heritage breeds. We believe in using growing practices that leave the land better than we found it.
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