Be a Blueberry Harvesteer! Join Us 7/29

Be a Blueberry Harvesteer! Join Us 7/29

It's surprisingly hard to find real organic blueberries. You can find some that are chemical free like ours, but even then, they're probably grown hydroponically (not in real soil). You have a chance to harvest real organic blueberries on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the farm. Harvested blueberries will benefit the Wild Onion Market food co-op in Chicago. This is your chance to be a farmer for a day. To RSVP or ask questions, click here to Contact Us.

Syrup Season

Syrup Season

Making maple syrup — "sugaring" — is one our favorite things to do during February, March, and sometimes into April in the Midwest. The great thing about it is that it's easy to start and get better with every step after it. (Thanks to the Michigan Maple Syrup Facebook group for lots of tricks and tips Thanks to the Michigan Maple Syrup Facebook group for lots of tricks and tips.

Hymn of a Homestead

Hymn of a Homestead

There’s a hymn here that plays in the background: The sound of robins chuckling to one another, frogs clucking in the pond, or to the hush of wind through the giant pines. Add your voice to the choir. Or sing solo. Or sing in other ways: Play. Write. Sleep. Walk. Laugh. Eat. Breathe. Listen.

Blueberries are tied into our family history
Rooted in Blueberries
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In some ways, Katelyn and I wouldn’t have met had it not been for blueberries.

Welcome Queen Elizabeth—Oink

Welcome Queen Elizabeth
Welcome Queen Elizabeth (Katelyn calls her “Liz”) to the farm! 

She joined us in late August via Texas, courtesy of Nikki, Katelyn’s sister. Liz is a “Juliana Mini” pig. She recently went on a walk to inspect some of the property that was cleared to make way for other animals (that story later). Liz is pink with black spots and course hair. 

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