Earthkeeper FarmAt 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.
2023 Season Highlights
Garden Vegetable Plants Our spring plant sale is over for this season. Elderberries We have frozen berries in 5lb boxes ready for pick up on farm or at Sweet Water Farmers Market in Muskegon. Volunteering WE ARE FULLY BOOKED FOR WWOOFERS IN 2023. PLEASE CHECK IN LATER ABOUT NEXT SEASON. We are hosting WWOOFers/live-in volunteers from May till October. Please visit WWOOFUSA.org or email Rachelle@earthkeeperfarm.com for more info. |
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Get the Goods!
Farmers MarketSee us at Fulton Street Farmers Market in May-June with plants & August with elderberries.
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ElderberriesFrozen elderberries available now!
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Plant SaleCertified Naturally Grown garden fruit & vegetable plants.
Order now for pick up in late May. |
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WWOOFing at EarthkeeperThis 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.
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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 the Seed Swap!
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."
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."