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Farm Happenings at Hillcrest Farms
Farm Happenings for May 15, 2021
In my former life, I grew and propagated perennials as a recreation and stress reliever for an audacious lifestyle. In the process, I learned some of the principles of growing in protective culture, and low tunnels, about four feet high.
After we started Hillcrest Fa1 read more »
Farm Happenings for May 12, 2021
In my former life, I grew and propagated perennials as a recreation and stress reliever for an audacious lifestyle. In the process, I learned some of the principles of growing in protective culture, and low tunnels, about four feet high.
After we started Hillcrest Fa1 read more »
Farm Happenings for May 8, 2021
Tomorrow we are leaving Dallas as we head back home and prepare for the outdoor Farmers Markets and open field cropping and harvests. My thanks to Lauren and Jan for taking care of the farm business in our absence.The visit to see our twin 2 year old twin grandchildren is worth the effo1 read more »
Farm Happenings for May 5, 2021
Tomorrow we are leaving Dallas as we head back home and prepare for the outdoor Farmers Markets and open field cropping and harvests. My thanks to Lauren and Jan for taking care of the farm business in our absence.The visit to see our twin 2 year old twin grandchildren is worth the effort, but1 read more »
Farm Happenings for April 28, 2021
Good Morning!
One more chilly overnight, and we will start transplanting the tender Summer crops in high tunnels! I'll be almost 2 weeks behind our scheduled planting date, but we managed to hold the young plants in the heated nursery through the latest cold snap. And it was c1 read more »
Farm Happenings for April 24, 2021
Good Morning!
Saturday, April 24 is the last Winter/ Spring distribution for the Grand Ledge CSA. There is no distribution on May1, The last day for everyone else is Wednesday/ Thursday, April 28 & 29. Summers CSA distribution begins on Wednesday, May 5.
For those1 read more »
Farm Happenings for April 21, 2021
Good Morning!
Saturday, April 24 is the last Winter/ Spring distribution for the Grand Ledge CSA. There is no distribution on May1, The last day for everyone else is Wednesday/ Thursday, April 28 & 29. Summers CSA distribution begins on Wednesday, May 5.
For1 read more »
Farm Happenings for April 17, 2021
Hello!
Transition Time! We are planting cool weather crops outside to make room in the nursery for the mid Summer Crops like Zucchini, Melons and the second generations of Tomatoes, Peppers, and Cucumbers. When the weather doesn't permit too much outdoor activity, we are preparing1 read more »
Farm Happenings for April 14, 2021
Hello!
Transition Time! We are planting cool weather crops outside to make room in the nursery for the mid Summer Crops like Zucchini, Melons and the second generations of Tomatoes, Peppers, and Cucumbers. When the weather doesn't permit too much outdoor activity, we are preparing the1 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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