Back to farm profile
Farm Happenings at Springdale Farm
Farm Happenings for October 16, 2019
Now we are transplanting some greens into a hoophouse (that recently had tomatoes in it). They would be ready in 5-6 weeks, in time perhaps for one of the last deliveries of the season. We like to transplant them because they get off to a faster start than if we were to put the seeds into the1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 11, 2019
We have a weekly lunch with most of the farm crew.
Farm day rescheduled for October 19th!
Today's winter squash is delicata -- slice in half and bake till soft!
Cold coming -- time to harvest the last of the summer fruiting crops (like tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers), and then begin on all the roo1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 8, 2019
We have a weekly lunch together with many of the farm crew.
Farm Day rescheduled to the 19th of October due to predicted rain. Hopefully on the 19th we will have a beautiful sunny day!
The weather forecast is showing some sunshine next week for which we are VERY thankful.
The winter squash of the w1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 2, 2019
Internet down for a while today; cutoff time will be Thursday morning 6 am.
New crop: Brussels sprouts! And fennel is back again for those who love it. Great in soups and salads.
The rain has made it hard to dig the potatoes and sweet potatoes but we are getting them out in between the showers.
A f1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 2, 2019
New crop: Brussels sprouts! And fennel is back again for those who love it. Great in soups and salads.
The white onion that you might find in your box looks not great on the outside but is rock hard and tastes good.
The rain has made it hard to dig the potatoes and sweet potatoes but we are getting1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 24, 2019
NEW CROP: HAKUREI TURNIPS
Peter here thinning the dense stand of hakurei salad turnips, one of the available veggies in this coming week's boxes.
ORGANIC APPLES AVAILABLE FROM HAPPY ROOTS FARM
Dave and Rhonda Bohnhoff planted a wide variety of apples, along with other fruits and berries, on1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 24, 2019
NEW CROP: HAKUREI TURNIPS
Peter here thinning the dense stand of hakurei salad turnips, one of the available veggies in this coming week's boxes.
ORGANIC APPLES AVAILABLE FROM HAPPY ROOTS FARM
Dave and Rhonda Bohnhoff planted a wide variety of apples, along with other fruits and berries, on1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 19, 2019
Here we are, checking on the progress of the late season carrots.
SHORTER DAYS AND COOLER NIGHTS!
Less light, and heat, for ripening the summer crops like tomatoes. We definitely didn't have as many tomatoes this season as previous seasons! A late planting of beefsteak tomatoes i1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 17, 2019
Here we are, checking on the progress of the late season carrots.
SHORTER DAYS AND COOLER NIGHTS!
Less light, and heat, for ripening the summer crops like tomatoes. We definitely didn't have as many tomatoes this season as previous seasons! A late planting of beefsteak tomatoes i1 read more »
About the farm
Springdale Farm started out as a CSA in 1988, and now supplies approximately 1200 CSA members, spanning several counties in southeast Wisconsin, with its organic produce. The farm is able to extend its short Wisconsin growing season with the help of over an acre of greenhouses.
Go to farm profile