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Strawberry Update
Most frequently asked question right now: When will the u-pick strawberries be ready?
We wish we knew.
Took a walk in the u-pick field yesterday and it is so dry. We are not able to water the u-pick fields and are completely dependent on the rain. It has been a long while since we have had a good, soaking shower.
So, it could be a week, maybe 2. We don’t have an exact date right now.
We will let you know as soon as we know. 
Thank you so much for your patience!
On a positive note, the strawberry fields that are picked for the markets are at our other location and we can water them. Already picked berries will be available at the farm and markets this week.
HERE is a list of markets you can find us at this week.
Farming can be beautiful and hard all at the same time. We are so grateful for all of your support!
Breaking News!
We interrupt your Friday night with some breaking news!
Strawberries are READY!
Here is where you can find them:
– Muskegon Farmers Market: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
– Kalamazoo Farmers Market: Saturday
– Trufant Market: Thursday
– Market at the Farm: Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm & Saturday, 8am – 5pm. Farm’s address is 5888 120th Ave, Holland.
We are planning to offer u-pick again this year, but u-pick is NOT open yet. We are not able to water the u-pick fields and so they are a bit behind. I will send an email once the u-pick fields are open. I am expecting in the next 1 – 2 weeks.
The season is always so short, stop by and pick up a quart or two soon!
– Lindsey
PS – HERE is where you can find these local strawberries + all the veggies!
All the things!
Good Morning!
Things are changing at the farm. The plants we have spent months growing in the greenhouse are heading out to the field.
The fields are filling up and we are starting to harvest the first crops.
We are seeing the first baby strawberries and pea blossoms. It is so much fun to watch the crops grow!
So, what do we all have available?
Asparagus, rhubarb, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, green peppers, lettuce, leek, green onions, radishes, kale, carrots, beets, potatoes, swiss chard & gala apples.
Here are a couple of our favorite spring time recipes for you to try.
All of the summer markets are now open. Come on out and see all of the delicious veggies we have ready for you.
See you soon!
– Lindsey
PS – HERE is where you can find us this summer!
Our favorite spring recipes!
Apple Rhubarb Crisp
Rhubarb Apple Filling
- 3.5 cups rhubarb, chopped
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 apples, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/2 cup butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Combine all of the filling ingredients together in a large bowl and mix thoroughly. Pour into a 9 x 9 glass baking dish and set aside.
- Combine the topping ingredients and mix thoroughly. Crumble evenly over the filling.
- Bake for 35 minutes.
Rhubarb Dump Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 pound rhubarb, cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O mix
- 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup margarine, melted
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Spread the rhubarb evenly in the bottom of the buttered baking dish. Sprinkle the sugar over the rhubarb, followed by the gelatin mix, and finally the cake mix. Pour the water and melted margarine over the top. Do not stir.
- Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the rhubarb is tender.
Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Asparagus
- 4 Tablespoons (up To 5 Tablespoons) Olive Oil
- Kosher Salt To Taste
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- After you wash the asparagus thoroughly, stack a bunch together and lop off the tough/thick bottom an inch or so.
- Spread out the asparagus in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Pat it as dry as you can, as you don’t want any water to “steam” the asparagus in the oven.
- Begin by generously drizzling olive oil all over the asparagus and then sprinkle the asparagus generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Roast the asparagus for about ten minutes. The secret here is for the oven to be very hot so the asparagus can begin to brown on the outside without overcooking and getting too flimsy. You want the finished asparagus to still have a bite to it.
Farm Market Breakfast
Ingredients:
3–4 strips bacon
2 large potatoes or the equivalent
½ onion, chopped into bits
3 cloves garlic, chopped into bits
1 generous bunch of leafy greens (kale, chard, spinach, whatever is fresh)
Eggs
Cheese (optional)
Hot pepper flakes (Optional)
Directions:
- Cut the bacon into medium-size bits and start frying it over high heat.
- Wash the potatoes, cut out the bad bits; peel if you must. Score them with a fork and put them in the microwave whole for 2 to 4 minutes until they are almost done.
- Chop the heated potatoes into medium-size chunks and add them to the skillet (with the bacon). Stir to evenly coat them in the bacon fat.
- Let potatoes cook with the bacon for a few minutes. When the potatoes start to crisp up, add the onion bits and garlic. Stir.
- When everything is just about ready, fry the eggs in another skillet.
- At the last minute, add the greens to the potato, bacon mixture. Stir, allowing the heat of the other ingredients to cook them just slightly.
- To serve, add a whopping spoonful of the vegetable mixture to a plate. Add grated cheese (if you wish). Add the egg. Add a splash of hot pepper flakes (if you wish).
You are going to want to know this!
Good News…
Asparagus is ready!
Grilled, roasted, boiled or sauteed. This is definitely a spring favorite! What is your favorite way to enjoy asparagus?
This is one of our favorite recipes. It’s easy & delicious!
Here is where you can get fresh asparagus this week:
Market at the Farm: Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm & Saturday, 8am – 5pm.
Kalamazoo Farmers Market: Saturday, 7am – 2pm.
Muskegon Farmers Market: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, 8am – 2pm.
Trufant Market: Thursday, 8am – 12pm.
So, how will you be enjoying your first bunch?
See you soon!
Let the market season begin!
t’s time, friends!
The summer farmers markets are opening THIS WEEK and we are so excited to get this season started!
Here is where you can find us this season:
– Muskegon Farmers Market: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, 8am – 1pm.
– Kalamazoo Farmers Market: Saturday, 8am – 2pm.
– Trufant Market: Thursday, 7am – 1pm.
– Market at the Farm: Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm & Saturday, 8am – 5pm.
What are we planning for you?
Cherry tomatoes, slicing tomatoes, cucumbers, green onions, green beans, carrots, radishes, lettuce, kale, microgreens, swiss chard, salad mix, beets, rhubarb, arugula, potatoes & more!
Alright, mark your calendars. We can’t wait to see you! 🙂
PS – Get all of the details on where you can find us this season HERE.
Cherry tomatoes are ready!
Yes, that’s right!
Cherry tomatoes are ready!
We also have all kinds of lettuce, arugula, kale, chard, green onions, carrots, spinach, cucumbers, microgreens & radishes available. It is time for all the salads! 🙂
Here is where you can get all of this local food:
- Market at the Farm – 5888 120th Ave, Holland.
- Muskegon Farmers Market – 242 W. Western Ave, Muskegon.
- Kalamazoo Winter Market – 936 Lake Street, Kalamazoo.
Thank you so much for your support. We look forward to seeing you soon!
The count down is on!
Spring is just 1 week away and we are ready to celebrate!
We are offering Celebrate Spring Bundles to be picked up this Saturday, March 18.
Enjoy all your favorite spring greens and celebrate the start of this season.
Bundles include:
- 2 heads of lettuce
- 3lb carrots
- 1lb spinach
- 1 bunch of swiss chard
- 1 container confetti microgreens
Plus, a couple of recipe ideas.
All this for $20!
Here is where pick up will be available:
- Market at the Farm – 5888 120th Ave, Holland.
- Muskegon Farmers Market – 242 W. Western Ave, Muskegon.
- Kalamazoo Winter Market – 936 Lake Street, Kalamazoo
Pre-order your bundle HERE.
Any questions please let us know. Thank you so much for your support. We look forward to seeing you soon!
PS – We found the first cherry tomatoes starting to turn! It will be a few weeks before we are picking consistently, but we are getting close! 🙂
Check out what we have growing!
Welcome to March!
Spring is right around the corner and we are ready for it!
We are transitioning at the greenhouse from winter crops to spring and summer crops. Take a look at what we have growing!
We have all kinds of lettuce growing. Heads of lettuce and salad mix is available.
The spinach has taken off in the greenhouse. It is now available at the farm & all the farmers markets.
Slicing tomatoes are growing!
The cherry tomatoes are getting close! They will be ready before the slicing tomatoes.
I just love watching these plants grow!
Baby celery plants before we transplanted it this week.
These bean plants will be planted in the greenhouse this week.
These are baby cucumber plants. They will planted in the greenhouse this week. Isn’t it neat how the plant grows out of the seed?!
These are the first peppers for the field. They will be transplanted into larger containers next week.
Thank you for coming along on the tour!
Find us at your local markets this weekend. Here is where you can find us.
We appreciate all of your support and look forward to seeing you soon!
Enjoy local food this summer!
We all know that eating healthy is important.
But there are a few problems…
- The connection from farmer to consumer has been lost.
- Families are busy and don’t have time to shop for local food.
- Good quality food is hard to find.
- People don’t know where their food is coming from.
- People don’t know what real food tastes like.
Our farm CSA boxes can help!
Our CSA boxes provide you with good tasting produce. Know where your food is coming from and make sure your fridge is always filled with healthy food!
So, what is CSA? It stands for Community Support Agriculture. The boxes include a variety of local, in season food. It will encourage you to eat more local produce and support local farmers.
Just a few of the highlights:
- Our boxes are customizable and packed according to your preferences.
- Pay as you go, no need to pay for the full season up front.
- Place boxes on hold at any time.
Become apart of our community. Fill your fridge with all kinds of local food this summer!
Learn more about the summer CSA program HERE.
Thank you so much for your support! We could not do this without all of you.
PS – Just want to skip the details and sign up? Here you go!