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Farm Happenings at Hillcrest Farms
Farm Happenings for October 27, 2021
Hello!
I don't remember a killing frost this late into the season. The air felt different this morning, and daybreak showed everything outside an icy white! If there are any tender plants out there, they are all done now!
We are naturally wearing down and season's end fatigue means sh1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 23, 2021
Good morning!
The shorter day lengths translate into big seasonal changes at Hillcrest Farms! Every week takes the new plants longer to grow. I factor that in as I plan on the colder weather fresh greens that compliment the outdoor Kales Squash, and storage crops like Potato1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 20, 2021
Good morning!
The shorter day lengths translate into big seasonal changes at Hillcrest Farms! Every week takes the new plants longer to grow. I factor that in as I plan on the colder weather fresh greens that compliment the outdoor Kales Squash, and storage crops like Potato1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 16, 2021
Hello!
I am a little behind this week. This mild weather weekend caught us all off guard!
Our bee hives are located near the road and are very visible to passing cars. Our Beekeeper, Maggie, took the day to harvest the last of this year's honey, with two helpers, all dressed head to t1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 13, 2021
I am a little behind this week. This mild weather weekend caught us all off guard!
Our bee hives are located near the road and are very visible to passing cars. Our Beekeeper, Maggie, took the day to harvest the last of this year's honey, with two helpers, all dressed head to toe in protecti1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 9, 2021
Good morning!
We have 5 weeks left to convert our hoop houses to Fall/ Winter production! November 6, we drop below 10 hours of daylight, and new plant growth virtually stops. I want to hang on to some late Cherry Tomatoes, knowing it will be too late to transplant cold weather crops in thei1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 6, 2021
Good morning!
We have 5 weeks left to convert our hoop houses to Fall/ Winter production! November 6, we drop below 10 hours of daylight, and new plant growth virtually stops. I want to hang on to some late Cherry Tomatoes, knowing it will be too late to transplant cold weather crops in thei1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 2, 2021
Good morning!
Although farmers are constantly cautious, if not pessimistic when talking about the current crop conditions, I think most of us are secretly optimistic. We are always taking notes for changes due next year that will make it the best growing season ever! Knowing better from1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 29, 2021
Good morning!
Although farmers are constantly cautious, if not pessimistic when talking about the current crop conditions, I think most of us are secretly optimistic. We are always taking notes for changes due next year that will make it the best growing season ever! Knowing better from1 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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