by Carly Simpson | Oct 3, 2024 | Counties, Farm and Agriculture, Food & Drink, Live Here, Towns, Vacation
At a bend in the road, you’ll find a farm that’s truly magic. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our magazine library. Want Traverse delivered to your door or inbox monthly? View our print subscription...
by Emily Tyra | Sep 10, 2024 | Farm and Agriculture, Food & Drink
With its tender shortcrust, layers of sweet-tart plums and rich, almondy frangipane, this in-season tart is the belle of fall baking. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our magazine library. Want...
by Carly Simpson | Aug 6, 2024 | Farm and Agriculture, Food & Drink, Towns
Visit Michigan’s first commercial elderberry farm. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our magazine library. Want Traverse delivered to your door or inbox monthly? View our print subscription and digital...
by Jacob Wheeler | Jul 23, 2024 | Counties, Farm and Agriculture, Food & Drink, Towns
As Northern Michigan farmers struggle to sustain the region’s cherry industry and the North questions its identity as the Cherry Capital of the World, we listen to the voices of growers to understand the challenges they’re facing and how some haven’t given up hope...
by Emily Hopcian | Jul 14, 2024 | Counties, Farm and Agriculture, Live Here, People, Towns
Northern Michigan flower farmer Charla Burgess wears many hats—mother, gardener, activist. She’s weathered storms in her life, but nurturing her children, her community and her field of flowers has allowed her to fully bloom. This article first appeared in Traverse...
by Cara McDonald | Apr 30, 2024 | Farm and Agriculture, Food & Drink, Live Here
Friendly tips and forgiving plants for the gardener wannabe. This is a MyNorth.com exclusive. Want more? View our print subscription and digital subscription options. Confession: I’m a black thumb. I don’t want to be, but despite my enthusiasm for growing things, my...
by Cara McDonald | Apr 25, 2024 | Counties, Farm and Agriculture, Outdoors, Towns
As warmer days return to Northern Michigan, gardening is on our minds—specifically, how to make it easier. The answer: planters galore. Here’s what you need to know about starting your own container garden. This is a MyNorth.com exclusive. Want more? View our print...
by Matthew Dursum | Apr 23, 2024 | Farm and Agriculture
In the countryside of Williamsburg, a family shares their vision of sustainable farming with their community at Up North Heritage Farm. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our magazine library. Want...
by Carly Simpson and Allison Acosta | Mar 15, 2024 | Farm and Agriculture, Food & Drink
Want to try a CSA? Here’s how it works: Farmers and makers sell a certain number of shares and consumers pre-pay for a membership or subscription. In return, consumers receive a box of fresh goodies each week like produce, bread and eggs. And CSAs aren’t...
