New Season, New Beginnings.

Sunny Hill Farm has been around since 1979. Young and old, Large families and Small families, Grandparents, Parents, and Children have been coming to Sunny Hill for pick-your-own Strawberries and Tomatoes for more than 30 years. You've also told us our "Sweet Corn is the best!" We've really appreciated being apart of your family traditions.

We love watching our trees bloom in the springtime, as the blossoms burst and bring a new beginning to the orchard.

For your constant dedication, we've decided to invite you to follow us day by day and see how your favorite fruits and vegetables are grown.  So we will take pictures of the constant progression of our produce and will be sharing something new as often as we can. :)

Right now asparagus has our attention,and its been slow to get out of bed, due to the very cold, wet Spring. But as you can see, it is slowly venturing out of the ground.  If the weather holds and stays on the warm side, we could be picking by the end of the week. Please stay tuned and feel free to call the Farm at (920) 434-9009

The Sugar Snap Peas are trying their best to break through the ground that was hardened by the recent, pounding rains. But even with the heavy clods of earth holding them down, they are continuing their progress and cracking through the ground.

The Strawberries always seem to look like a plucked chicken after taking off the winter's protection of mulch.  But it won't be long before the plants are clothed with those beautiful, broad leaves. In only 60 days strawberries develop all their biomass and are ready to produce thousands of pounds of strawberries per acre.  Pretty amazing, eh?  We will follow this daily.

The weather also warmed up enough this week to begin planting our Sweet Corn. Will it be knee high by the 4th of July? I guess we'll see :)

As the days are getting warmer, we are able to begin working the land and preparing to transplant Strawberries, Onions, Peppers, Melons, Tomatoes, etc.  We will show you all this as time proceeds.

Like any other business or job, it seems certain days are just out to get you.  So I'll mention our "Frustration of the Day."  Today we broke a hydraulic line to the plow. This translates into time and money lost. :(

Also, last week while removing mulch we cracked the gear box on the Demulcher. So we had to do the rest by hand. We'll definitely have to figure out something else for next year.  Tomorrow is Monday, and we have a plan,but you never know what might happen.

Meaning while thanks for dropping in. You can also check out our web site at www.sunnyhillfarm.net 

Till Next Time!!

-Sunny Hill Farm