Author Archives: René

Last week I choose not to post about the farm.  There was too much looming in the air.  We did get down to 30°.  In the low area where the asparagus is growing I had to mow it down.  Once … Continue reading →

Everyone has been so concerned and kind over the past few weeks knowing how hard this weather has been on MI fruit crops.  In the Traverse City region there have been killing frosts.  Heavy cherry losses. So far Berrien County … Continue reading →

Since last week the farmers in Southwest MI knew that either Sunday night or Monday night a chance of frost was possible.  There is not much one can do but worry, keep one’s fingers crossed, pray …..did I mention worry.  … Continue reading →

Rhubarb is a growing

The apricots are in full bloom!  In fact it is early for the bee hives to be delivered.  So besides worrying about too warm of a seasonal start.  I worry about all the pollination of these first flowers.  BUT guess … Continue reading →

This past Friday Christina was asked to present at Ag Action Days.  She specifically spoke on Facebook and our website.  She did an outstanding job!  Which if any of you have presented you know that besides the prep and actual … Continue reading →

It seems that since November of 2010, Rene’ (alone or with family), has been updating her knowledge base.  In November she traveled to the International Apple (Interpoma) conference in Northern Italy.  In December she attended sessions (never enough time for … Continue reading →

-René