Thousand Sunny Farm

04/19/2025

Something a little different… Here’s my farmer’s breakfast. We have chickens for eggs (and for entertainment, let’s be honest!), and are starting to grow lettucOld Red Mill Farmers Marketope to bring for sale to the Portland Old Red Mill Farmers Market and Grand Ledge Market on the Grand this summer!

04/16/2025

Some springtime photos~ These ones are the pretty parts of flower farming. Most of this month has been back, and finger, breaking as I free perennial grass rhizomes intertwined with my perennial crops. It’s made me reconsider my vision of herbicide use a time or two though….

03/26/2025

Whew! I sure am getting good use out of my body rollers this spring. I never hear farmers talk about taking care of their bodies but when the time comes that I start taking on help and building a team, orientation will definitely include stretching and hydrating properly. After kids went to sleep, I jumped outside with the headlamp, forked the beds, lifted the clumps, and shook soil from the roots beginning at 10pm till midnight. I only got another 3 linear feet cleaned but the ribosomal grasses and goldenrod are gods in the field, so...yeah. :)

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03/17/2025

Well, it was cold and wet, but we got half of the high scents sweet peas planted! Some nitrogen amendments base on soil analysis, homemade compost, and these sprouts (well, these are the current leftovers).

03/09/2025

Oh my, you so prettttttty. We’re really looking forward to spring flowers over here. The seedlings are looking good, so far I only needed to restart foxgloves and stock, but the snapdragons are lovely and coming in strong.

02/23/2025

Larkspur is one of my favorite flowers. These are the fancy pink variety and will grow three feet for us, arriving very early spring.

02/21/2025

Soil blocking with wool?! Okay, I’ll give it a try.

02/09/2025

Rudbeckia hirta ’Cherokee Sunset’ dried and halved. Here you can see the elongated black seeds hugged tightly near the flowers center. These seeds are now beginning their germination journey outside within mini greenhouses of milk jugs. Crossing fingers for success!

12/22/2024

Oops, day late but better late than never. We were busy here, enjoying the sunshine and crisp new snow! So busy, I forgot to send well-wishes! I cleaned and organized the flower shed, lifted agribon in the high tunnel, and sterilized seed starting soil. On the non-flower side, kids built a snow wall with snow blocks, sheep took a walkabout, and the horses built balancing muscles in the round pen.

11/30/2024

Ditto!

Celebrate small business Saturday by supporting businesses that offer products from local artisans, artists, crafters and producers. Your dollars can help make a difference in our local economy. We’re thankful and grateful for all of our regular supporters over the years.

11/28/2024

10/26/2024

So many flowers!

09/26/2024

If you need fresh eggs (because we are low), this place off of Herbison has some. Bonus, it will also be helping her take care of the many feral kitties in our area. She gets them healthy, vaccinated, and spayed and nuetered.

09/14/2024

Sorry, but we will -not- be at the Old Red Mill Farmers Market tomorrow. Our littles are mountain bike racing so we’ll be cheering on all the young racers. 🚵‍♀️. You may pick up some flowers during the week, however! Just send along a message and we’ll be happy to help.

08/31/2024

At Portland’s Old Red Mill Farmers Market till 1pm today. If you can’t make it out, no sweat, send us a message or call and pick up off the farm.

08/23/2024

Additional harvests for bouquets at the Red Mill Community Day 2024 tomorrow. Also sent off a bucket of DIY wedding flowers this morning. 💍All the best to the new bride, groom and their families!

08/04/2024

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07/31/2024

I'll be competing in the Battle of the Blooms this coming Sunday, August 4. As a bonus, if I win, Old Red Mill Farmers Market will receive a $250 donation. Come out and cheer on all the participants!

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We are hosting our first annual Battle of the Blooms competition
on Sunday August 4th at the Shiawassee County Fairgrounds located at 2900 Hibbard rd. Corunna, MI

Time: 1 to 5pm

Come cheer on our Flower Farmers as they compete for the title of Battle of the Blooms Champion, a beautiful trophy, $250 and a $250 donation for their charity of choice.

You won't want to miss this!