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Farm Happenings at Hillcrest Farms
Farm Happenings for February 20, 2021
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I spent a good part of the day preparing for the coming winter storm and protecting vulnerable crops against the extreme cold temps projected over the next few days. The menu this week is what I THINK we can offer, but no harvest work is scheduled until Tuesday afternoon. The menu for1 read more »
Farm Happenings for February 17, 2021
Hello!
I spent a good part of the day preparing for the coming winter storm and protecting vulnerable crops against the extreme cold temps projected over the next few days. The menu this week is what I THINK we can offer, but no harvest work is scheduled until Tuesday afternoon. The menu for1 read more »
Farm Happenings for February 13, 2021
We attained 10 hours of daylight last Monday,and then two more minutes on Tuesday. I already see some positive new growth, although it's slow. Still, I added Radicchio to the menu this week, and other crops are getting close! Despite the very cold temps, I think I will have a time window1 read more »
Farm Happenings for February 10, 2021
We attained 10 hours of daylight last Monday,and then two more minutes on Tuesday. I already see some positive new growth, although it's slow. Still, I added Radicchio to the menu this week, and other crops are getting close! Despite the very cold temps, I think I will have a time window1 read more »
Farm Happenings for February 6, 2021
Today we are 3 minutes away from the magical 10 hours of daylight needed to trigger the return of plant life to photosynthesis, and meaningful production. Bear with me as I scour the hoops for fresh produce to carry us over to that new crop inventory in a couple of weeks!
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Farm Happenings for February 3, 2021
Today we are 3 minutes away from the magical 10 hours of daylight needed to trigger the return of plant life to photosynthesis, and meaningful production. Bear with me as I scour the hoops for fresh produce to carry us over to that new crop inventory in a couple of weeks!
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Farm Happenings for January 30, 2021
Despite the Winter Weather that February brings, I see little signs of Spring all around. 4 inch pots for herb plant sales have arrived, the onions and leeks in the nursery have germinated, Spring Romaine and other head lettuces are growing out of their incubator trays and are ready1 read more »
Farm Happenings for January 27, 2021
Despite the Winter Weather that February brings, I see little signs of Spring all around. 4 inch pots for herb plant sales have arrived, the onions and leeks in the nursery have germinated, Spring Romaine and other head lettuces are growing out of their incubator trays and are ready1 read more »
Farm Happenings for January 20, 2021
We begin transplanting this week so the young crops get over the transplant shock in time to enjoy a full 10 hours + of daylight for photosynthesis.I plan to slowly expand the fresh menu by the third week in February. The downside of this is still slow growth and smaller harvests.
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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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