The Harvest
Everything Harvest is Here!
The Harvest at Bowers Farm extends from May through October. Many of our plants are started in our greenhouse, along with extended growing seasons in our hoop house. The larger gardens are planted during the typical Michigan growing season and maintained as natural as possible.
Our farm store is open to the public and we welcome anyone to come purchase our farm products. We are not offering Harvest Club this year due to the potential partnership with Oakland County Parks.
How We Grow
Although we are not certified organic, all of our growing experience and philosophy is centered around organic practices. We prioritize healthy soil as the most important aspect of growing healthy and vibrant plants and employ many practices in order to care for and improve our soil. These include adding compost, cover cropping, crop rotation, and minimal tillage. We do not spray herbicides or pesticides on our vegetables. We love to talk about farming so we welcome questions and curiosity about our growing practices.
Want access to fresh, local veggies? Our farm store is open to the general public and we keep it well stocked with our produce. Check here for store hours.
Vegetable Availability
We have a short season for growing vegetables here in Michigan, but we pack a lot in. This chart is meant to give you an idea of what we grow and when it is in season. Crops are projected to be available when they are highlighted in green.
Notice that peak season in Southeast Michigan is July - September. During that time period you can expect to see the largest variety and abundance in our store.
Please note: Vegetable availability when you visit the store will depend on many factors including weather, pest & disease pressure, demand, and other variables. We will do our best to make sure there is a bountiful selection whenever the store is open, but we can’t guarantee that any specific crop will be available on any specific date.
