[ChrisC]

Just curious: what is the UP Michigan growing season like? What sorts of gardening/plants work well there? I know it's a short season... but how short?

I'm sure it varies by region. I'm most interested in western UP, perhaps around Ironwood, Iron River, Menominee, or even Hancock...

[jeeg]

Here is the U.P. farm directory put out by the Marquette Food Co-op
http://www.marquettefood.coop/cms_files/Directoryrev52809onlinesorted.pdf (broken link)

If that link doesn't work, type in Marquette co-op into your favorite search engine. Click the "Think Local First" tab on the right and then click on the U.P. Farm directory.

As you'll see, while we do have a short growing season.... there is a large variety of goodies that can still be grown here. Especially if you make use of row covers, green houses, and cold frames.

[ChrisC]

Originally Posted by jeeg

Here is the U.P. farm directory put out by the Marquette Food Co-op
http://www.marquettefood.coop/cms_files/Directoryrev52809onlinesorted.pdf (broken link)

If that link doesn't work, type in Marquette co-op into your favorite search engine. Click the "Think Local First" tab on the right and then click on the U.P. Farm directory.

As you'll see, while we do have a short growing season.... there is a large variety of goodies that can still be grown here. Especially if you make use of row covers, green houses, and cold frames.

Excellent link! Thank you!