Author Archives: Red Gate Farm Michigan

As I sit here in the dead of winter, I’m thinking about spring, summer and fall, and what I want the next version of Red Gate Farm to be. In the early days, when my Mom would spend the summers with me, we were mostly focused on heirloom vegetables and some flowers. I helped MomContinue reading “New year, new location….”

Happy New Year! If you’re reading this and follow me on Facebook, you know that my husband and I had a helluva 2022. January 5, 2022 my husband slipped on the ice and fell and broke his leg, his femur to be exact. He spent 15 days in the hospital and another 7 days inContinue reading “Life is funny sometimes….”

I sold my house yesterday. I thought I would die in this house and that this would be my forever home. I love the land, the peace of mind it brought me, my location in Leelanau, and how the space developed over the last 10 years. But then I met the wonderful Mr. Bufka, andContinue reading “New beginnings….”

I have so much going through my head right now – I’m trying to figure out how to succinctly and coherently explain a little about why I operate as I do. The bulk of my work life was spent in the auto industry, mostly in lower or mid management positions, but I had great benefitsContinue reading “A little about my why”

When I first opened my farm stand in 2014, I started baking because another stand I frequented occasionally had cookies, and in early June I didn’t have any produce ready. I fine tuned recipes and tried to figure out what would sell, and over time the baking side of the business took over the farmContinue reading “The accidental baker”

Well, we’re in the dead of winter, and all I can think about is spring! Not only to see sunshine and be able to get outside, but to start to work in the garden and greenhouse. In the early days of Red Gate Farm, my mom came out for the summer from Arizona and wasContinue reading “Gardening starts this spring”

I’ve had a solid month off from baking, and have to admit I really needed it. I’ve been pretty “restful” (read: lazy), but it’s allowed me to recharge my battery, and get my creative juices flowing. There are so many things I’m thinking about; how to be more efficient in 2021, how to spend moreContinue reading “2021 Planning”

What is it about Christmas music, lights, a tree, old holiday movies or animated classics, snow and who knows what other triggers create the spirit of the season? I know I feel completely transformed during the Christmas season – I enjoy listening to music while baking and cooking, the lights on the house and insideContinue reading “Ramblings after no sleep”

There will be a holiday market here the weekend, Monday, and Tuesday before Thanksgiving. The market location will depend on the weather, but hopefully I will be able to have it at my farm stand, with a tent there too. My plan is to have some of my staples; coffee cakes and cinnamon rolls inContinue reading “2020 Red Gate Farm Holiday Market – November 21-24”

The colors are vibrant, the leaves are falling, and it’s my favorite time of the year! I picked up seven bushels of apples yesterday for baking, selling, and making apple butter/jam. It’s so nice to know the time to slow down is coming up, and those of us who have seasonal businesses will get toContinue reading “Fall is here!!”