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Welcome to DeLange's Redberry Farm!
 Patch News ....We are closed for the winter....
Posted: January 4, 2010
Thanks to all our friends who came out to support us in 2009!
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Sorry to say, we are closed for the season.... The reason? It's freez'n! ........................................................ Please come next spring for rhubarb (May) and strawberries (June). ........................................................ So what are we doing now? We have a few thousand bales of straw to spread on the strawberries. And why do we put straw on the berry plants? 'Cause they're strawberries? Not really. The straw keeps the coldest wintery day from damaging the heart (crown) of the plant, and then next spring will keep the developing fruit clean. .......................................... Winter's note: Yes, thankfully we were able to finish getting the straw down on the strawberries shortly before Christmas. (See the picture on the right) |
Located in the productive West Michigan fruit belt, we grow the highest quality strawberries and raspberries you'll find anywhere!
Produce is available at our farm market or you can pick your own strawberries and raspberries in season. In autumn, we have apples, cider, pumpkins, squash and fall decorations. Stop by to browse, visit the farm animals or go out to the field to choose your special pumpkin.
Come in June to help with the harvest!
Jon and Andy spreading straw, December, 2009 |
