Spring in Leelanau can be gorgeous as the sun reappears from the winter, and a muddy mess as the winter snow transitions to green grass. We have both going on as well as lots of activity across HH Cherries and Red Truck Orchards. Here is an overview from mid-March...
Orchard Report
On the Farm
2024 Cherry-Ganza
In 2023, the NY Times sponsored a day at HH Cherries with u-pick cherry picking and cherries jubilee. With 800+ people attending, it was a great time had by all… and we knew we could do more! More personal. More engaging. More innovation. More food! Featuring Chef...
Cherries and Blood – Both Precious, Both Red and Both in Short Supply
At HH Cherries, one of core values is “The Land”. The land is so precious here in Leelanau with the rolling hills, sandy loam soils and abundance of water to buffer the weather swings. We express it as “the wonder of Leelanau, with Lake Michigan buffering the...
The June Cherry Drop: Breaking the Heart of a Cherry Farmer by Phil Hallstedt
Many people ask me (Phil) what are the best and worst parts of being a sweet cherry farmer. There are too many highs to list, and yes, the lows do exist, but the deepest low of the season is always the same answer — the June Drop. The June Drop occurs in mid-June and...