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Farm Happenings at Hillcrest Farms
Farm Happenings for September 1, 2021
Hello!
I took a break from the mid afternoon heat to stay inside, do some planning for Winter, catch up on paperwork, organize and review my notes. The responsibility of a four season grower is to provide an ample array of produce in a consistent and timely manner. This all brings me back to1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 28, 2021
This week we start planning and planting for Winter Production!
Today we have 13:35 hours of daylight, and plant growth has just begun to slow down. In 11 weeks ( November 6 to be exact) we fall below 10 hours of daylight when most plant growth basically ends. The goal for successful Winter1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 25, 2021
This week we start planning and planting for Winter Production!
Today we have 13:35 hours of daylight, and plant growth has just begun to slow down. In 11 weeks ( November 6 to be exact) we fall below 10 hours of daylight when most plant growth basically ends. The goal for successful Winter1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 21, 2021
Good Morning!
As the home gardener begins to reap tomatoes, peppers and other seasonal fresh produce, we move on to main crop Eggplant, Michigan Celery, and Bok Choi. Potatoes and onions are not far behind!
The Fall/ Winter CSA embraces September 5 -- December 18. I am working with my1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 18, 2021
Good Morning!
As the home gardener begins to reap tomatoes, peppers and other seasonal fresh produce, we move on to main crop Eggplant, Michigan Celery, and Bok Choi. Potatoes and onions are not far behind!
The Fall/ Winter CSA embraces September 5 -- December 18. I am working with my1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 11, 2021
Hello!
Working through the successions of the different is flat out addictive. Each product is good in it's own right and when they all come together in mid July through mid September we blend the into taste bud delights! Try our Salsa Kits, Asian Greens Salad Mix, Mildly Spicy Microgreens,1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 7, 2021
Hello!
We will offer all of nature's Summer bounty through most of September, but the transition to Autumn/ Winter CSA Memberships has already begun! The next Sign Up for Autumn/ Winter that begins September 1 will begin in a couple of weeks. We will not offer Fruit Shares next s1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 4, 2021
Hello!
We will offer all of nature's Summer bounty through most of September, but the transition to Autumn/ Winter CSA Memberships has already begun! The next Sign Up for Autumn/ Winter that begins September 1 will begin in a couple of weeks. We will not offer Fruit Shares next s1 read more »