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Farm Happenings for November 2, 2022
Hello!
Those of you who received Romaine Lettuce last week may have noticed that the heads are smaller than our summer varieties that we normally offer. I have been trialing some different varieties over the last 3 months to see if I can get the same heavy yields on plants with sm1 read more »
Farm Happenings for November 2, 2022
Hello!
Those of you who received Romaine Lettuce last week may have noticed that the heads are smaller than our summer varieties that we normally offer. I have been trialing some different varieties over the last 3 months to see if I can get the same heavy yields on plants with sm1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 26, 2022
I still have a lot of harvest to do outside, and the cold overnight temperatures caused the Brassica (Cabbage) family to develop their sugars for better taste as well as act as an antifreeze for the coming even colder nights! All of the fruiting crops are finished, yet we will stil1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 19, 2022
The second week in November (about 4 weeks from now) is significant from a grower's perspective. That Sunday marks the end of Daylight Savings Time and work schedules will be altered, and that same week means the end of any meaningful plant growth (November 10).
While I will conti1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 12, 2022
Today we are at 11 hours and 21 minutes of daylight, and discounting the losses due to frost, the rate of plant growth is visibly slowing down. November 10 or about 4 weeks from now, we slip below 10 hours and most vegetation growth simply stops! The urgency to get the rest of our transplants1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 5, 2022
This weekend, the Grand Ledge Fall Festival/ Color Tour takes place and we will attend as invited. We'll be located in the vicinity of the Farmers Market on River Street, for the last time in 2022! CSA pick up, and pre orders will be available 9:00-12:30, and I will be there until&1 read more »
About the farm
A four season, chemical free grower in southern Michigan. We use protected culture and outdoor cultivation to provide market fresh produce to our customers 12 months/ year.
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