Holly Heritage Farmstead

02/25/2025

If you are going to work, do something FUN!

Oakland County’s strength lies in our ability to address issues head on, find solutions to problems and provide excellent services to our residents. Our purpose is defined by the way we step in to help our residents and each other. It has to do with providing support at every corner to ensure peop...

02/18/2025

The Holly Heritage Farmstead is proud to be a recipient of multiple grants from the Community Foundation of Greater Flint.

01/29/2025

Planning for your garden can start now!

01/28/2025

Honey bees benefit communities by pollinating crops, producing honey and other products, and supporting urban agriculture.

If you or someone you know has a budding passion for honeybees and is considering becoming a beekeeper then you will definitely want to join Richard Wahl at MBA Spring Conference on March 1st. Richard will be sharing the important fist steps to take and help you learn what beekeeping is really all about. You can register for the conference here https://www.michiganbees.org/event-6004628

09/23/2024

We are looking for individuals or groups that would like to take on a landscaping project at the Holly Heritage Farmstead.

09/17/2024

Do you preserve your garden bounty?

Tuesday's Tip for Preserving: Fall is here and it's time to think about fall produce. Squash and Pumpkin tips can help you enjoy a variety of pumpkin and squash recipes. To learn more or join a free Preserving MI Harvest food preservation class, visit our website https://www.canr.msu.edu/food_preservation/.

09/16/2024

Would the Holly community be interested in seeing 4H programming on the farm?

Every year, 11- and 12-year-old Michigan 4-H’ers reflect on the theme of “Because of 4-H, I can . . .” for the Michigan 4-H State Awards 4-H Mark of Excellence contest. Here's what one 4-H'er, Sophia M. from Monroe Co., shared.
https://www.canr.msu.edu/4_h_scholarships_and_recognition_program/4-h-awards-and-recognition-program/Youth-Recognition/index

08/01/2024

The primary objective of food preservation is to prevent food spoilage until it can be consumed. Gardens often produce too much food at one time—more than can be eaten before spoilage sets in. Preserving food also offers the opportunity to have a wide variety of foods year-round.

Preserving Fresh Summer Fruits
• Delicious berries, peaches, and pears are in season. Explore a variety of recipe ideas to preserve these tasty fruits.
To learn more and to register, visit: https://events.anr.msu.edu/PreservingMIHarvest2024/

08/01/2024

We hope to find some great ideas!

03/07/2024

Education and outreach in Michigan to support beekeepers and honey bees.