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Farm Happenings at Hillcrest Farms
Farm Happenings for July 26, 2023
We grow a lot of different Tomatoes, and our intern, Jessie, oversees Tomato production and the different ways we grow them. Monday morning I will introduce her to the Horned Tomato Worm!
Of particular interest is the San Marzano Paste or "Roma" Tomato that we grow in two successions that po1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 22, 2023
This week we will transplant one last bed of Big Beef Tomatoes just in case Mother Nature grants us a late fall frost! The bed of about 70 plants is in the middle of the hoophouse and can withstand a light frost, but is taking up some valuable winter growing space, so what to do and when requi1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 19, 2023
This week we will transplant one last bed of Big Beef Tomatoes just in case Mother Nature grants us a late fall frost! The bed of about 70 plants is in the middle of the hoophouse and can withstand a light frost, but is taking up some valuable winter growing space, so what to do and when requi1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 12, 2023
We will have Tomatoes and Peppers in very limited quantities at the Markets this week, but not enough product to honor reservations. It is important to note that the summer Fruiting Crops are finally on their way, and we turn to preparations for the next season! Our summer intern, Jessie, (wh1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 8, 2023
This week includes the July 4 Holiday, and some time off for our farm workers and our intern, Jessie. Although I still have a limited amount of transplanting to do, the Holiday week marks our transition to Autumn producing crops and I'll wait for a couple of weeks to start more Spinach. At th1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 5, 2023
This week includes the July 4 Holiday, and some time off for our farm workers and our intern, Jessie. Although I still have a limited amount of transplanting to do, the Holiday week marks our transition to Autumn producing crops and I'll wait for a couple of weeks to start more Spinach. At th1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 1, 2023
The next two weeks are "transition" weeks at Hillcrest Farms, and our weekly menu will not reflect what we will bring to the markets, or the weekly CSA Member "Harvie" menu. While we welcome Tomatoes, Peppers, Zucchini, etc., the harvests are too early and too few to offer them to the markets at la1 read more »
Farm Happenings for June 28, 2023
The next two weeks are "transition" weeks at Hillcrest Farms, and our weekly menu will not reflect what we will bring to the markets, or the weekly CSA Member "Harvie" menu. While we welcome Tomatoes, Peppers, Zucchini, etc., the harvests are too early and too few to offer them to the markets at la1 read more »
Farm Happenings for June 24, 2023
The Summer CSA session begins the week of July 2, and runs through the week of September 17, a total of 12 weeks. Sign up is now open for new Members, and auto renew for existing Members begins June 26 and ends June 29 for any changes to your share. Fruit shares are availab1 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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