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Farm Happenings at Hillcrest Farms
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 »
Farm Happenings for September 25, 2021
Good Morning!
Cool nights usher in the "curing" of the cool brassica crops like Brussels Sprouts, Winter Squash, Broccoli and more! The shorter days also bring on the demise of many summer fruiting crops such as Tomatoes, Peppers, Cucumbers and the like. I still have a second planting o1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 22, 2021
Cool nights usher in the "curing" of the cool brassica crops like Brussels Sprouts, Winter Squash, Broccoli and more! The shorter days also bring on the demise of many summer fruiting crops such as Tomatoes, Peppers, Cucumbers and the like. I still have a second planting of some Tomatoes and C1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 18, 2021
This time of year we always fall behind; still reaping summer's bounty, still engaging Farmers Markets, and turning the hoops over in preparation for winter crop transplants. The seed garlic will arrive any day, Oh My! I should be done by November 15.
Baby lettuce replants and other gr1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 15, 2021
Hello!
This time of year we always fall behind; still reaping summer's bounty, still engaging Farmers Markets, and turning the hoops over in preparation for winter crop transplants. The seed garlic will arrive any day, Oh My! I should be done by November 15.
Baby lettuce replant1 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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