It’s April 2nd and I’m writing this a I look out at trees blowing, rain/sleet coming down, and listen to the wind howl. A few weeks ago it felt like spring, and I was ready to get outside in the garden and greenhouse, but for now that’s on hold. I wrote in an earlier postContinue reading “Is it winter, or spring?”
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Changes in 2024
We’re in the early days of 2024, and I’m pondering what I want to do in the coming season. We put up a greenhouse, so I plan on starting seeds for plants to sell and plants to grow in the garden. I would like to go back to more of a balance between gardening and baking asContinue reading “Changes in 2024”
New year, new location….
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….”
Life is funny sometimes….
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….”
New beginnings….
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….”
A little about my why
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”
The accidental baker
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”
Gardening starts this spring
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”
2021 Planning
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”
Ramblings after no sleep
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”
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