Author Archives: Red Gate Farm Michigan

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!!”

Well, things are slowing down at the farm stand, and I’m trying to figure out how to make some money this winter. I’ve been reaching out to my automotive contacts looking for work from home jobs, but there seems to be the typical 4th quarter hiring budget freeze right now, but I’m still shaking theContinue reading “Next Steps”

Wow, what a ride it’s been since the 3rd weekend in March!! I don’t usually open the farm stand until Memorial Day weekend, and then it’s usually pretty slow until the 4th of July weekend. What an exception this year was!! On a whim, I decided to bake during the initial stay at home order,Continue reading “Reflections”

The last month or so has been incredibly busy for me. On a whim, I opened my farm stand earlier than usual, to bake for locals who might want something different and don’t want to go to the grocery store. Word got around, and each weekend I’ve been incredibly busy – what a blessing! AboutContinue reading “New beginnings”

I haven’t felt like writing lately, I’ve been struggling like the rest of the world trying to figure out what will be the new normal. Since leaving the financially secure job that I had a year ago down in the Detroit area, I’ve gone between worrying that I’ll lose the house to realizing that everythingContinue reading “It takes a village!”

Hello Friends!! Wow, it’s been really busy trying to field calls, emails, Facebook messages and comments trying to keep up with questions and orders for the farm stand. This is normally my time to get ahead BEFORE my season starts. I’m grateful for the interest and business, but I’m going through my annual learning curveContinue reading “Ramping Up!!”