Kirsten is a farm-to-table chef with a love of nutritional healing, teaching others how to thrive through nutrient-rich, pure foods. Don is a dedicated farmer who takes exceptional care of his animals, while also sharpening all blades and handling small engine repair to keep the farm running strong. Together, we are creating a Pure Simple Farm Life filled with clean, organic, homegrown foods. We create and sell non-toxic, eco-friendly home and food products while championing regenerative farming, sustainable gardening, and nutritional healing for a healthier community. We share recipes and techniques using the foods grown seasonally in our farm gardens, fields, and forest, inviting others to reconnect with nature’s rhythms and nourishment.
Embracing Yule: The Return of the Light
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Kirsten is a farm-to-table chef with a love of nutritional healing, teaching others how to thrive through nutrient-rich, pure foods. Don is a dedicated farmer who takes exceptional care of his animals, while also sharpening all blades and handling small engine repair to keep the farm running strong. Together, we are creating a Pure Simple Farm Life filled with clean, organic, homegrown foods. We create and sell non-toxic, eco-friendly home and food products while championing regenerative farming, sustainable gardening, and nutritional healing for a healthier community. We share recipes and techniques using the foods grown seasonally in our farm gardens, fields, and forest, inviting others to reconnect with nature’s rhythms and nourishment.
The Seasonal Farmer 7/13/2025 Hello Friends, We’ve sprouted up in two cozy corners of the UP, and we’d love to see you! Gould City Market Stand Right at the Farm on Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays 8 AM to 2 PM Fresh herbs are now available straight from the garden. Vegetables are blooming— tomatoes, zucchini, and more organic veggies coming soon! Saturdays: Fresh cut-flower bouquets, $20 each—our blooms are in full glory! Curtis Farmers Market, Lions Club Pavilion, right at the corner of Main...
The Seasonal Farmer 6/19/2024 Dear Seasonal Friend, If you’ve spent any time outside lately, you know the black flies are back in full swing, swarming just as the garden hits its stride. Over on the blog, I just shared Buzzing in the U.P.: A Seasonal Guide to Black Flies and Natural Defenses—a grounded, nature-loving walkthrough of why these biting bugs show up when they do, and how to keep enjoying the outdoors without reaching for harsh chemicals. We’ve leaned into what the land provides...
The Seasonal Farmer 6/10/2024 Dear Seasonal Farmer Subscribers, Thank you for being a part of our community. I appreciate all the new people who have joined! Are mosquitoes ruining your time outdoors? You’re not alone—but you don’t have to rely on harsh chemicals to fight back! In my latest blog post, I dive into natural remedies that work, including one surprising tip that’s been quietly dismissed by mainstream sources for years: Vitamin B1 (Thiamine). Could this be the missing piece to...