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Earthkeeper Farm

At Earthkeeper Farm, we grow food sustainably, using only natural, chemical free, and biodynamic growing practices. We strive to create a balanced farm ecosystem, which naturally keeps disease and pests under control. Biodiversity, environmental protection, building healthy soil, and commitment to a local food system are a few key elements of the farm.
- 2022 Season Highlights
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Garden Vegetable Plants 
-Pre-order online starting in March 2022, for pick up in late May
-Shop at Fulton Street Farmers Market during May & early June

Elderberries
-FROZEN BERRIES AVAILABLE NOW!!
-Pre-order online starting in spring of 2022
-Orders will be ready in August
-Shop at Fulton Street Farmers Market late July through late August

Volunteering
- We are hosting WOOFers/live-in volunteers again this year. 
UPDATE 9/22- WE ARE CLOSED FOR LIVE-IN VOLUNTEERS FOR THE SEASON. WE ARE STILL WELCOMING DAY VOLUNTEERS!
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Get the Goods!

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Farmers Market

See us at Fulton Street Farmers Market in May-June with plants & August with elderberries.
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Elderberries

Our berries are ready in late July.
​Pre-order now, or shop in-season at Fulton St Market.
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Plant Sale

Certified Naturally Grown garden fruit & vegetable plants.
Order now for pick up in late May. 
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WWOOFing at Earthkeeper

This season we will once again be hosting live-in work exchange volunteers through World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) and WorkAway. Email Rachelle@earthkeeperfarm.com to apply.

UPDATE 9/22- WE ARE CLOSED FOR WOOFERS FOR 2022. WE ARE CURRENTLY SCHEDULING FOR SPRING OF 2023.  
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Feed the Bees Seed Packet Information:

Thank you for picking up a free seed packet at the Home and Garden Show or Growers Fare! 
Seed and information from Johnny's Selected Seeds. 

"Provide bee forage all season long.
A blend of nectar and pollen flowers for honey bees, native bees, bumblebees, and other pollinators. This mix of low-maintenance perennials and reseeding annual wildflowers contains:
• Agastash foeniculum - Anise Hyssop (P)
• Aster novae-angliae - New England Aster (P)
• Callistephus chinensis - China Aster (A)
• Cheiranthus allionii - Siberian Wallflower (P)
• Coreopsis lanceolata - Lanceleaf Coreopsis (P)
• Coreopsis tinctoria - Plains Coreopsis (A)
• Cynoglossum amabile - Chinese Forget-Me-Not (B)
• Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower (P)
• Erigeron speciosus - Fleabane (P)
• Eschscholzia californica - California Poppy (A)
• Gaillardia pulchella - Indian Blanket (A)
• Gilia capitata - Globe Gilia (A)
• Layia platyglossa - Tidy Tips (A)
• Linum perenne - Blue Flax (P)
• Lobularia maritima - Sweet Alyssum (A)
• Monarda fistulosa - Bergamot (P)
• Nemophila menziesii - Baby Blue-Eyes (A)
• Papaver rhoeas - Corn Poppy (A)
(Varieties are subject to change depending upon availability.)

Ht. 4–48". Avg. 34,000 seeds/oz. Packet: 500 seeds

DAYS TO GERMINATION:10-28 days at 65-75°F (18-24°C)
SOWING:Direct seed (recommended) -Prepare weed-free field or bed area. Broadcast mixture evenly over area. Lightly rake seed and gently tamp into soil to ensure good seed-to-soil contact. Seed should be no deeper than 1/8". Keep area moist to aid germination. Planting Times: Plant in late spring, early summer, or late fall. For fall sowing, wait until the soil temperature is too cool to allow seed germination (below 40ºF/4.4ºC).
LIGHT PREFERENCE:Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:4-48" Plant heights vary depending on species.
PLANT SPACING:6-12 lbs/acre. 540,000 seeds/lb.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:Average, well-drained soil.
USES:Natural plantings for beds and field areas.
SEEDING RATE:A packet (approximately 500 seeds) sows a 75-100' row or 5-10 square feet.; 5 oz. sows 1,000 square feet; 6-12 lb./acre. Use the higher rate for maximum color and when adequate soil preparation and weed control are not possible."

Earthkeeper Farm
12062 Fruit Ridge Ave, Kent City, MI 49330
Rachelle@earthkeeperfarm.com

616-403-0526


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