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Farm Happenings at Hillcrest Farms
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 »
Farm Happenings for July 31, 2021
Hello!
Growing in protected cultures (like hoop houses) allows me to extend the growing seasons earlier as well as later in the normal production cycles. Add to that, we can grow all winter! The fruiting vegetables began with Cucumbers in May, followed by Tomatoes in mid June, and now1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 28, 2021
Hello!
Growing in protected cultures (like hoop houses) allows me to extend the growing seasons earlier as well as later in the normal production cycles. Add to that, we can grow all winter! The fruiting vegetables began with Cucumbers in May, followed by Tomatoes in mid June, and1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 24, 2021
We just slipped below 15 hours of daylight, and Summer is full blown. Tomatoes are plentiful, the peppers are coming along nicely, and eggplant is beginning to produce. The melons are pollinated and the nights will begin to cool down and help the lettuce mixes grow a little better!
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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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