THE UPDATE PAGE

The purpose of this page is to let visitors to the site see that someone is still keeping up with it.  I know we've all searched for things and ended up finding links to information and articles that have been stagnating in cyberspace for years and years.  I would hate to have someone find this site and think that it is old news.  Any updates on produce availability, product changes or just general information will be found here.

December 01, 2022:  The Christmas season is in full swing and we still have plenty of stock to go around even after a great first week.  The season goes fast so we hope you can make it in to choose from our selection of 10 varieties of beautiful pre-cut trees before they are gone.  As usual we have real evergreen garland, decorative swags, wreaths, poinsettias and don't forget the Calder's eggnog!  We will be open from 10am until 8pm every day until the trees are gone.  Thank you for your interest in our store and Merry Christmas!

November 5th, 2022:  We would like to thank everyone with frequented our store this year.  It was a great year for Michigan produce and we enjoyed providing it for you throughout the summer months.  We do apologize for not keeping you informed with more updates on this page and will try to do better in the coming season.  We are looking forward to reopening for the Christmas season and plan to continue the quality service you are accustomed to during that season.  Again, thank you for your interest in our store and your continued patronage which keeps up in business.

May 4th, 2022:  And we're back... well it's spring again and the weather is finally looking nice enough for getting outside and working on the yard and garden.  We are now open from 9am to 7pm every day with a huge selection of plants along with our normal inside grocery, garden and produce iems.  Mother's Day is May 8th so don't forget to stop in and get a quality hanging plant or rose bush for her to enjoy all summer!  Thank you for your interest in our store and Happy Spring!  

January 3rd, 2022:  Happy New Year!  We hope everyone has a wonderful winter and we look forward to getting back to business in the spring...see you then!  Our current date of reopening is April 29th, 2022.  Thank you for your interest in our store!

November 7th, 2021:  We would like to thank all of our customers for another great season.  We apologize for the lack of online presence during the previous season, our schedule was always full and our focus is keeping up with the store first.  However, it was a busy and fruitful season for Michigan farmers and we saw record sales of tomatoes and sweet corn this summer as both were plentiful and delicious all season!  We are in the process of setting up for the Christmas season and look forward to opening on the day after Thanksgiving, which falls on November 26th this year.  We will have our usual assortment of trees, wreaths and real evergreen garland, as well as other popular store products such as Calder Dairy eggnog, chocolate peanuts, malt balls and pretzels, amish jams and salsas, birdseed and more.

May 1st, 2021:  We are now open for the season and happy to get back to work.  As usual, we are still getting the shelves filled up and settling in for the spring season.  It does take a few days to bring in and organize all of the great plants that we offer but our garden section will be filling up fast as we prepare for Mother's Day.  Inside, we have a full line of produce, fresh nuts, dried fruits and chocolate covered goodies, mackinaw fudge and caramel corn, Calder Dairy products and more.  We hope you had a great winter and look forward to helping you find the plants you need to grow a productive vegetable garden and beautify your yard.  Thank you for your interest in our store and continued support.

March 10th, 2021:  Hope everyone had a good winter and you are looking forward to spring as we are.  We are planning to open on April 30th this year in case you were wondering.

December 14th, 2020:  Thank you for supporting us, we are now closed for the season.  We will be back for the 2021 season tentatively beginning on April 30th.  We hope you enjoy the holiday season and stay safe and well all winter long!

November 29th, 2020:  We are now open for the holiday season!  Christmas Trees are in short supply this year so don't put off your holiday tree shopping until the last minute as our stock is sure to be greatly diminished earlier than usual.  We look forward to helping you with your tree and please refer to our CHRISTMAS page on this site for more information about what we have during this season.  Thank you for your continued support and please note that although the majority of your visit to our store is outside choosing a tree, we still require customers to wear facial covering for your own safety and that of any vulnerable population that may shop at our store at this time.  Happy Holidays!

November 5th, 2020:  We are currently closed as we prepare for the Christmas tree season.  Thank you for your interest in our store and thank you to everyone who supported us during this extremely unusual season.  We hope that you come see us for your Christmas tree, wreath, and decorative garland and swag this year.  We will be reopening on November 27th, the day after Thanksgiving for the Christmas season and will remain until the trees are all sold, or December 22nd, whichever comes first!  Remember we will still have our full line of Amish made jams and salsas, Calder Dairy eggnog, chocolate milk and ice cream and an assortment of other products during this time.  Thanks again for supporting us and helping keep us in busines for 2021 and beyond!

September 18th, 2020:  We must apologize for not having more updates here, but it's been a busy summer and we've had our hands full with the store.  Thank you to everyone who continues to shop at our small business and support local--you have kept us in business for this year and hopefully many more to come!  As the season winds down we always like to remind you that we will be open until October 31st with all of our usual goods available right up until we begin to sell out during the last two weeks.  There is still plenty of Michigan produce in season and we have lots of local products as well.  We have begun stocking all of our fall decor so check out the HALLOWEEN page to see what we offer during this season and be sure to call ahead to see what's available.  We continue to follow recommended social distancing and sanitizing practices and actively enforce the current executive order on face covering in order to keep ourselves and our customers as safe as possible during the ongoing pandemic and are happy that our patrons appreciates our efforts.  Thanks again for supporting us!

May 7th, 2020: It has been an amazing first week of business and we would like to thank everyone who has come out and supported us.  Keep in mind that if you have purchased tender annual or vegetable plants, it is important that you protect them from the upcoming nights of freezing temperatures by bringing them inside or covering them with fabric if you've already planted them.  We've had a ton of requests for our catalogue and hopefully we've gotten one out to everyone who asked.  Unfortunately, due to the incredible amount of walk-in traffic, WE'VE DECIDED TO DISCONTINUE OUR CURBSIDE SERVICE FOR PLANTS. We will continue to take pre-orders for items inside the store including produce, grocery and dairy products and offer them curbside.  We will still furnish our catalogue of products to anyone who asks, but we've found that because of the vast amount of selection in the plant department, it is extremely time consuming to pull orders in full--a customer that is shopping in store will be able to make adjustments or substitutions to their choices as they see what is available.  We assumed that this would be a method of propping up our business if customers were worried about coming in--this did not turn out to be the case.  We plan to honor all plant orders taken through today, but only produce/grocery orders from here on out; we offer our apologies that this service did not work out the way we expected.

May 1st, 2020:  Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us on our opening day today!  We are still getting organized with signs and prices on all of our items so please bear with us as we work through these first few days.  Our catalogue of products is complete and we've sent out the first round of emails to those who have requested it.  If you asked for it and did not receive one, or are interested in having one, please send us an email (colemansproduce@comcast.net) and we will get one to you as soon as possible.  We plan to start curbside pickup on Monday May 4th when we've had a couple more days to get organized.  Again, we appreciate your support and will do our best to safely serve our community during this trying time.

April 30, 2020:  Thank you so much for your support.  We've had overwhelming interest in our store during the last couple of weeks and we are happy to be opening though it will be under numerous restrictions.  We are going to do our best to implement store policies that will conform with the state executive order regarding social distancing.

• Facemasks:  Although it is strongly recommended by the state that you use a face covering, we will not require it for you to shop in our store.

• Occupancy:  Because we are a small store, yet still have an outdoor area for shopping, we are not clear on the proper number of customers allowed at one time.  At peak times, we will be limiting the number of customers in order to prevent crowding at the checkout.

• Distancing:  Because the width of our aisles is less than six feet, we have incorporated one-way arrows inside of our building to help keep customers from coming in close contact.  We have also placed distancing lines for customers waiting in the checkout line.

• Sanitizing:  We will be regularly sanitizing the handles of shopping carts, hand baskets and cooler doors.  We will also have hand sanitizer available in spray bottles for customer use and will allow customers to use our hand washing sink if desired. We will also regularly sanitize the checkout counters and cash register/card machine keys throughout the day.

• Due to the current situation we will NOT have a public restroom.

• Curb Service:  We are in the process of implementing curbside service.  It may take a few days for us to work out the details, but we plan to offer a catalogue when requested by e-mail or in paper form in front of the store.  This will allow you to see the majority of the items we sell along with pricing and call or email orders for pick up.

• Courtesy and Socializing:  Please be mindful of the time that you spend inside our store, especially during peak business hours; we ask that you plan ahead so that you can make your selections in a timely manner.  Please do not spend excessive time in the store conversing with others or talking on the phone if it can be avoided.  Please understand that with limited capacity, we must ask that you do not shop in groups and avoid bringing children if at all possible.

• Senior and Vulnerable Population Access:  We will incorporate specific shopping times for this group on Sunday and Wednesday from 9am to 10am as per the current state order.

• Disclaimer:  We reserve the right to adjust these restrictions as time goes by and hope that the current situation and state orders allow for most of them to be removed as soon as possible as we understand how this extremely hampers both your shopping experience and our ability to do business.  Most importantly we do understand that these restrictions are necessary for keeping you safe.

  
  

  We apologize if any of these rules inconvenience you or your family, but please understand that we are trying our best to stay in business during this time and wish for nothing more than to return to doing things the way we always have.  Please be patient with us as we try to adapt to this new style of business.  Thank you in advance.  If you would like a copy of our catalogue, please email us at colemansproduce@comcast.net; remember that you can use this catalogue to order by phone or email, or simply to plan your shopping trip in order to minimize your time in public.

April 22, 2020:  We are happy to inform you that we have decided to move forward with opening on May 1st in whatever capacity that we can based on the current stay home order and the changes that might come between now and then.  Of course we will be making some changes similar to what you've seen at the grocery stores already in order to adhere to social distancing and sanitizing guidelines.  First, we will be limiting the number of people inside the store at one time and asking that customers do not shop in groups and avoid bringing children in as much as possible.  We have ample room in our garden section for customers to shop, but only so much space for you to wait in line safely; however, we do have some room out front that is sheltered in case you come when we are overcrowded.  Second, we will be placing tape on the floor to indicate 6 foot distances throughout the store and we will be designating our aisles for one way traffic to help prevent crowding in our small store.  We know it sounds like it may create a more contrived shopping experience but we have to ask that you be curteous and patient for the benefit of those around you who may be more concerned about close contact or more vulnerable.  Third, we will implement protection measures to the best of our ability including regular sanitizing of carts, baskets and cooler handles, and cleaning our checkout between customers.  We do have a small hand washing sink that will be open for anyone to use as well. Next, we are working on a catalogue of our inventory that will be made available in paper form outside of the store, or by e-mail as an excel doc for those who request it.  This will allow you to either e-mail orders to us for future pick up or call in smaller orders for curbside service in the short term.  We offer a huge selection of both food items and plants so it will be challenging for us to accomodate everyone until we get used to this change to our business model and we promise we will do our best to make it work.  In other words, we need your help to help you receive the quality products and service that we would like to provide.  We will continue to update you with more specific information as the next few days go by.  Thank you for your patience and Happy Earth Day!

April 11, 2020:  Just a quick thanks to those who have responded to our previous update and we would like to clarify just a bit.  We still hope to open in May, but until there is clarification on specific restrictions listed on the newest executive order or the order is lifted, we are not entirely sure how our business model is effected as far as what we can sell and how we might be able to conduct a profitable business.  We are not in a position to pay fines or have our licenses revoked because we didn't understand the order.  Therefore, it is safe to say that we are simply trying to be overly cautious until we know for sure that something that we do now will not damage our ability to do business later in the summer and in the future.  Let's just keep up hope that the situation improves and we can get back to doing the things we all enjoy without fear or stress.  Stay safe.

April 09, 2020:  Hi, we would just like to keep any visitors to our site informed that, as many of you have seen in the news today, the current stay home/stay safe order for Michigan has now been extended through April 30th.  Included in the extended order it has been made clear that garden centers and nurseries are NOT considered essential business and are therefore not allowed to sell products at this time.  Although we sell essential items such as produce, dairy and dried goods, this is not what props up our business during the month of May and therefore we can no longer gaurantee an opening date of May 1st unless the current restrictions are lifted.  Without the ability to sell garden plants and gardening items, we could be forced to push back our opening indefinitely. We can only hope that our state leaders realize the importance of our type of business before it is too late and allow seasonal greenhouses, farm markets and nurseries to help you do the thing that brings so many people huge amounts of joy during the summer months: PLANTING A GARDEN!  Please, reach out to your local representative and our governor and express your desire to see garden centers open for the season by the beginning of May!  Even should we have to implement curb side services and social distancing measures, having something is better than having nothing at all when it comes to the vegetable garden and flowers!  If you have specific questions or input on what it will take to get us to open or if you might be interested in making use of curb service at our store, feel free to email us at colemansproduce@comcast.net and we will try to answer you directly.  We will continue to update you as we have more information, thank you, as usual, for your interest in our store.

March 28, 2020:  Thank you for checking in with us during this strange and scary time in history that we're all living through.  In case any of our regular customers are wondering--yes we do plan to open for our usual season and hours; however, we've made the decision to push our opening date back by one week.  We now plan to open on May 1st and will be carrying our usual selection of produce, dried goods, dairy and plants to the fullest extent possible (availability pending).  Just like everyone else, we are watching the current situation closely and hoping that the worst is over by the time we open, but will implement additional cleaning and sanitation practices to the best of our ability in order to protect ourselves and our customers from unnecessary exposure.  At this point we are planning to operate normally, as we are an essential business--of course, should any of the current restrictions change, we will abide by the recommendations of local authorities.

January 03, 2020:  Happy New Year!  Thank you for your support during the holiday season, it was one of the best years we've ever had for Christmas tree sales and we cherish the continued support of both our regular customers and local residents who keep us in business by shopping at our store.  We hope everyone enjoyed the holidays and look forward to serving you in the coming year!

November 15, 2019:  Thank you for your interest in our store.  We will be opening back up for Christmas tree season on November 29th, the day after Thanksgiving.  As usual we will have a full selection of Christmas trees of all sizes and many varieties on hand.  We also sell fresh evergreen wreaths, garland, decorative greens and poinsettias during this season.  A few other grocery items, as well as eggnog and chocolate milk from Calder Dairy will also be available.  We are sorry to inform our regular customers that the Amish made jams will not be available this year as we sold out of our entire stock during October--we will have some of the Amish salsa and pickled products while supplies last.  We look forward to helping you find the right tree and offer full customer service as explained on our CHRISTMAS page on this site.  Happy Holidays!

August 18, 2019:  Sorry for the lack of updates this season, we've had a busy year so far and I've been remiss in giving more frequent information on local products and current 'in season' items as is my custom.  No time like the present to get back to it now that we are beyond the half way mark of the 2019 season so here we go...  Canning time is here and as usual, August is the height of the tomato season--canning tomatoes are available by the half bushel as of this weekend so it's time to start getting that sauce and salsa in the jars for winter.  We try our best to have a constant supply, but please call ahead to check availability.  Pickling cucumbers won't be around much longer so if you still need to get your bread and butter or dill chips in the jars call and set up an order.  It's been a great year for blueberries and they will still be available for a couple of weeks--we offer them by the pint or 5 pound lug for freezing.  Other items to think about freezing or canning include green beans, sweet corn and beets which are all currently in good supply--just let us know ahead of time if you are in need of bulk quantities of these and we will make sure to get you what you need.  Unfortunately, due to the unprecedented cold weather this past January, there will be no Michigan peaches availiabe this summer but we should have prune plums and bartlett pears in bulk soon.  Please keep in mind that we are open throughout the Labor Day holiday weekend should you need goods for your last official bbq or outing of the summer!  Beyond that, it's only a matter of time before the fall decor, apple cider, apples, squash and pumpkins will grace our shelves before we close for the season on Halloween.  We hope you've had a safe and enjoyable summer, and would like to thank you for your interest in our store and your continued support.  We look forward to seeing you whether you are a regular customer, an out of town visitor, or a local who is stopping in for the first time!

April 20, 2019:  We are looking forward to opening on April 26th this year.  As usual, we will not have produce until May 1st when our supplier starts shipping, but we will have many of the other items in our regular stock.  This includes many bulk grocery goods, Amish made jams and salsas, garden and birding products, bird feed, Calder Bros. Dairy products, perennials, herbs and cold hardy vegetable plants.  We are expanding our product line this season and will be offering a larger variety of grocery items, garden goods and bird seed options.  We hope you've had a peaceful and prosperous winter season and here's to a warm (or at least mild) spring!

November 26, 2018:  We're back with the usual assortment of Christmas time decorations and are excited to help you find the right tree for you and yours.  We offer eleven different types of trees, real evergreen garland and wreaths, poinsettias and decorative swag.  If you need a stand for your tree, we sell one of the most efficient and innovative designs on the market that was invented by a Michigan based company.  We also have a good stock of amish made jams and salsas, chocolate covered confections, Mackinaw City caramel corn, fudge and taffy, Calder Dairy eggnog, canning jars and more.  For the last couple of years, we've also been selling a nice line of hand crafted wooden cutting boards locally made in Saline--they are very well made and make super cool gifts.  Check out our CHRISTMAS page for more information about what we do during this season, and as usual we would like to thank you for your interest in our store and would love to have you come check out our stock of trees before they are gone! As an additional note, our primary phone line is currently out of service, but our alternate number works fine, please call (734)434-5454 for the remainder of the Christmas season. Merry Christmas!

November 07, 2018:  Just a quick reminder that we are currently closed but not for long... we will be back on November 23rd to get the Christmas tree season going.  Thank you to our regulars for your continued support and thank you to all for your interest in our store.  Safe travels and Happy Thanksgiving!

August 20, 2018:  Sorry for the lack of updates this summer, we've had a hectic season and unfortunately it is flying by too fast as usual.  This is a great time of year for local produce--many of the products are grown in Michigan during August and September.  We have fresh local sweet corn and tomatoes, peaches from South Haven, the last of the blueberries are still coming in and loads of other garden vegetables are also available:  summer and winter squash, hot and sweet peppers, cucumbers and pickles, lettuce, cabbage, radishes, greens and more!  If you are interested in home canning, check out our full line of Ball brand canning jars and supplies and ask what bulk produce is available for canning.  Thanks for checking in with us and remember, after Labor Day, we quickly shift gears into the fall decorating season so look for hardy mums, cornstalks, gourds and more by the middle of September.  Hope to see you in the shop loading up on fresh, healthy Michigan produce (and maybe a few of the delicious confections we offer as well) soon!

April 26, 2018:  Starting tomorrow we will be officially open for the 2018 season.  We will have our full line of jams and salsas, Calder Dairy products, bulk dried goods and lots of perennials and herbs for planting.  Our produce and some other food products will not be available until Monday or later next week but we hope to be in full swing by the first weekend in May!  Thank you for your interest in our store--we are looking forward to seeing you and we hope you had a great winter!

March 4, 2018:  Hope everyone is having a great winter as we are, but it won't last forever and we're looking forward to getting back to work.  Our current tentative opening date is April 27th--we will start that weekend with our usual grocery and garden items, and plan to start stocking produce by May 1st.  Have a safe and happy late winter/early spring season and we hope to see you soon!

December 27, 2017:  Thank you for supporting our business in 2017!  We had a wonderful year and we are already looking forward to next season... SEE YOU IN THE SPRING!

November 26, 2017:  We are now open for the Christmas season.  Come check out our selection of 12 different types of fresh cut trees in all sizes, real evergreen wreaths, cedar, pine or mixed garland and more.  And don't forget we still have some other non-christmas items such as bird seed, amish made jams and salsas, Calders eggnog, canning supplies and more.  We look forward to seeing you before we close for the winter.  Thank you for your interest in our store, and thank you to so many of our regulars for coming in for your traditional Thanksgiving weekend visit to get your tree.  We appreciate you!  Find out more on our CHRISTMAS page.

November 01, 2017:  Thanks for your continued support.  We are currently closed as we get ready for Christmas tree season.  We'll be back the day after Thanksgiving with real evergreen wreaths, roping, decor and of course a huge selection of cut trees.  See us also for jams and salsas, birdseed, poinsettias, and more during the holiday season.  Happy Thanksgiving!

August 26, 2017:  It seems like the summer just started but here we are approaching Labor Day.  However, this is one of the best times of the year for our local produce in that so many great products are still in season and of good quality.  We currently have a good supply of peaches and tomatoes in bulk for canning or freezing, and apple season is just getting under way.  Although some products are on the way out, like blueberries and pickles, there are still many options for preserving our fresh local produce.  Check out our HOME CANNING page for some ideas and remember, we sell all of the tools you need for home canning so you can get your produce, jars, lids and supplies in one convenient stop. Tomatoes for canning will usually be available through September, but an early cold spell could slow them down, so don't put off that pasta sauce and salsa for too long!  We always offer our premium Amish made jams and salsas by the case--stock up for winter so you don't run out of these wonderful products before we open in the spring.  After Labor Day, our fucus will shift to fall decor, pumpkins and late season fruit like apples and concord grapes, check out our HALLOWEEN page for more information about what we do during the fall season.  Thanks for reading--hope this update helps you stay informed about the local produce seasons and keeps you from missing out on anything.  We will be open during our regular hours throughout the Labor Day weekend, hope you all have a safe and enjoyable holiday and we look forward to seeing you in the store!

July 18, 2017:  We are excited to see the seasons changing and have been enjoying this beautiful summer weather.  Planting time has come to a close which puts us rapidly into the summer canning season.  Sweet corn is in and tomatoes shouldn't be far behind making it officially summer in Southeast Michigan!  The bounty of local harvest has only just begun, but we are already stocking lots of local produce.  The usual veggies like radishes, lettuce, cabbage, and greens are in as well as cucumbers, zuchinni, summer squash, hot peppers, beans and more.  Most important currently though are the blueberries--fresh shipped from the west side of Michigan twice a week, we offer them in both pints and five pound lugs for those who just want a snack as well as those looking to make jam or freeze them for the winter.  So if you have a chance to check us out for the first time, the coming weeks offer a great opportunity to see some of the local products available, as well as a chance to see the great variety of dry goods, local dairy, Mackinaw City products, amish jams and more.  Again, expect locally grown tomatoes in the next week and peaches in two or three weeks and don't forget to load up on delicious Michigan blueberries now!

May 30, 2017:  Plant season has been a blur as usual, but we aren't done with the gardening department just yet.  There is still plenty of time to put in that vegetable garden or work up the flower boxes and beds, and we still have lots of stock to help you along.  We are starting to see some Michigan produce hit the market with rhubarb, asparagus and fresh radishes available, and strawberries right around the corner.  We will only have a good variety of plants for a couple more weeks, but the produce is getting better and better this time of year, so keep us in mind when planning for that summer barbecue, day trip or grad party and eat fresh!  Thank you for your continued support.

April 08, 2017:  It's that time of year again and we are looking forward to opening the doors for another season.  We've decided to open a few days later than usual in order to finish some work inside the building.  We will be officially open for business on April 28th, 2017.  Hope you have all had a wonderful winter enjoying the milder than usual weather and we are anxious to get back to work.

January 01, 2017:  Just want to thank everyone for helping us have a great Christmas season and wish you all a very Happy New Year!  We appreciate your continued support and look forward to getting back to work in April.  I will be sure to update the home page and this column when we have decided on an opening date.  Thanks again, and best wishes in the new year from the staff at Coleman's!

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November 25, 2016:  Happy Holidays!  We're back in action for another Christmas Tree season and have some beautiful evergreens to bring the spirit of Christmas to your home or workplace.  This time of year we focus on trees, but also offer other seasonal items such as wreaths, garland, poinsettias and evergreen swags.  In addition to the Christmas stuff, we have a full line of jams and salsas in stock this year; a good variety of bird seed, canning jars and supplies, Calder Dairy eggnog, chocolate milk, and ice cream round out the majority of our offerings.  The selection of trees is fantastic this weekend and next, but quickly diminishes after that, so come down and see what we have to offer before it's gone.  For a little more info on what we do this time of year, check out our CHRISTMAS PAGE. 

November 04, 2016:  We are currently closed as we reset for the Christmas season, but I would like to thank everyone who continued to support us through the end of October and helped to keep our store thriving.  We appreciate you!  Look for us to open on Friday, November 25 with our usual selection of trees, wreaths, roping and more.  We offer the best quality and selection in town when it comes to Christmas trees, so if you are in the market for a fresh cut tree, come see us before they are all sold out!

September 16, 2016:  Well the season is slipping away again, but some of the best stuff is finally in season.  The concord grapes and honeycrisp apples are now available, along with other fall produce and grocery items such as apple cider, caramel apples, winter squash, and fall decorations including gourds, indian corn and pumpkins.  The Michigan grown produce is still in full swing for a few more weeks, so take advantage of the best our local farmers have to offer before the cold nights end our growing season.  It is also time for planting fall bulbs and hardy mums.  The sooner you plant tulips and other spring blooming bulbs, the healthier they can be and mums planted early enough have a chance to naturalize and come back for years.  The canning season is still going strong and we have plenty of the supplies you need including jars, lids, fruit fresh preservative and pectin for that concord grape jam.  Also, I like to remind everyone at this time of the year that if you want to stock up on our amish made jams and salsas, we offer a reduced price on cases of 12 jars (mix and match!).  Thanks for checking in with us on here and we hope to see you at the shop sometime this fall!

July 15, 2016:  Just a quick update to let you know that locally grown sweet corn is now available, picked fresh delivered to our store daily.  Also, our parking lot work was rescheduled for Tuesday the 19th at 3pm, we apologize for the inconvenience.

July 10, 2016:  We would like to extend a huge thank you to all of you who came out and supported us during the planting season.  We had a great spring for planting and were happy to provide so many great flowers, vegetables, herbs and garden supplies to our customers this year!  We still have a few plants left so if you have a hole in your garden or flower bed, check us out in the next few days before it is all gone.  With that being said, yes, planting season has just about ended and we're looking towards the summer produce and canning season.  We currently have Michigan blueberries in good supply, and many Michigan grown vegetables are now gracing our tables:  summer squash, cucumbers, lettuces, cabbage, greens, radishes and more.  Fresh picked sweet corn and canning pickles are just around the corner and by the end of July we always have locally grown tomatoes.  We look forward to canning tomatoes, peaches, beans and more during August, so start planning ahead for when these products become available so you can get your cupboards and freezers stocked up with Michigan produce for the winter.  Thanks again for your continued support of our business and we hope to provide this service to the community for years to come!  (We will be closing at 3pm on July 14th to have our parking lot resealed, sorry for the inconvenience.) 

April 22, 2016:  It's good to be open again!  We will officially be open 9am to 7pm every day until Halloween.  We are currently stocking up the plant department so our full selection will not be available for a couple of weeks, but there are tons of perennials, herbs, and cold hardy vegetables to choose from now.  We have our jams and salsas, Calder Dairy products, Mackinaw fudge, taffy and caramel corn, bulk dried goods and more already for sale, but we will not have produce until next Friday, April 29th.  Thank you for your continued support and we'll look forward to seeing you at the market soon!  Check out THE FLOWER BED and THE GARDEN to find out more about what we have to offer.

March 13, 2016:  Opening date set!  We will open on Friday April 22nd for the 2016 season.  As usual, it takes a week or so to get our stock in order and we do not have a full line of produce immediately.  You can expect cold hardy plants, Calder Dairy products, our amish made jams and salsas, bulk dry goods, gardening supplies and seeds available during the first few days.  By May 1st, we will have more plants and a full stock of produce also available.  (Early plant selection varies depending on weather conditions-- remember the average date of last frost in our area is May 15th)  We are looking forward to another great year at the market and hope you are as well!

December 22, 2015:  Thanks to everyone who came out and bought a tree this year.  It was a great Christmas season at the market and we must apologize for selling out of trees so early. We'll be sure to buy more next year in order to provide the quality and service you deserve when buying a tree to more of you.  Happy Holidays, Happy New Year and we hope to see you in the spring!

December 01, 2015:  We're back for a short time and ready to sell Christmas trees.  The selection is best right now, so don't wait too long and get stuck with a branch or a bush instead of a proper tree.  We offer trees, wreaths, garland, swags, poinsettias and more right now and the season always goes by fast.  Check out our CHRISTMAS page for more details on our trees.  Thank you for your interest in our store and we would like to wish you all a very happy holiday season and a very merry Christmas!

November 03, 2015:  Thank you for another great year at Coleman's Farm Market.  We are now closed until November 27th when we will reopen for the Christmas season.  See you then!

August 20, 2015:  Past the halfway mark of the season now, with some of the best Michigan produce still to come.  Right now, the summer tomatoes and corn are at premium quality, and the blueberries are going out of season.  Michigan potatoes are now available, cabbage, green beans, summer and winter squash, radishes, lettuce, beets, peppers and eggplant join them in season now, along with plenty of other local fare.  Summer apples are trickling in and it won't be long before all of the apples on our shelves are grown in Michigan-- we carry as many as 18 different varieties at once by late September and throughout October.  Another fall favorite is fresh concord grapes; whether you are making jam, juice or wine, or just snacking on a seasonal treat, they are something to look forward to each year. So don't miss out on all of the fresh produce grown right in our own state, and sometimes as close as our own town, while it lasts.  As always, we are open 9 am to 7 pm daily until Halloween, and will be open throughout Labor Day weekend to accomodate any picnic, barbeque or canning endeavors you have in mind.  Thanks for reading and we hope to see you before the season comes to an end.

May 04, 2015:  Just want to say thank you and welcome back to all of our regulars who have already come down to see us this spring, and to let those who may be new to the area know that by Mother's Day weekend we will have the one of the best selections of hanging baskets around, as well as a full line of vegetable and herb plants.  But don't despair if you're not ready to plant just yet-- we will still have a full stock right through Memorial Day weekend, so you don't have to rush.  Just a reminder that produce is now available along with many bulk dried goods, mackinaw fudge, birdseed, Calder Dairy products and an assortment of pots, soils and other garden goods-- look for the fresh picked local asparagus while it lasts!  We hope to see as many new faces as possible this spring, and look forward to providing this service to the community for another summer.

April 18, 2015:  We're back and ready for another year of providing fresh food and locally grown plants and produce to the community.  Hopefully everyone had a good winter and is ready to work up the gardens and pots for planting-- the season is short, so plan accordingly and don't miss out on the best selection in town.  We will have our usual array of plants coming in as the weather warms, heading for a peak variety during the weeks between Mother's Day and Memeorial Day. Just as a reminder, we will not have produce until May 1st, but other grocery items, seeds, garden pots, soils and accessories will be available along with a starter selection of cold tolerant perennials, vegetables and herbs, and flowering annuals in the plant department. Thank you for your continued support and hope to see you soon!

January 05, 2015:  Just want to tell everyone happy new year and thank you for another successful one-- we would not be able to continue doing what we do without the support of our customers and our community.  While we enjoy a little time off, we're already looking forward to getting caught up and getting back to work.  For now--stay safe, enjoy the cheap gas while it lasts, don't let the winter blues get you down and keep shopping local.  Thanks again, we appreciate you, and see you in the spring!

November 14, 2014:  Happy Holidays to everyone.  Just a reminder that we are still closed for two more weeks but will be back on the 28th to start selling trees.  In the meantime, check out our Christmas Page to see what we will be offering.  If you've never shopped for a fresh cut tree with us, but you always get one, you might be surprised at our selection as compared to many other retail stores.  As always, stay safe and we'll look forward to seeing you soon!

October 01, 2014:  Fall is here and with it comes the last month of our season.  It's been a great year for produce, and the local stuff isn't gone yet.  We still have homegrown tomatoes, peppers, plenty of veggies and of course-- apples, winter squash and pumpkins.  This is the time to get your fall decorations out and set up the yard for halloween, and we've got the cornstalks, gourds and bales of straw to help make it all work.  Check out our HALLOWEEN page for more about what we offer!  We have over 10 types of apples available now, and should have plenty to sell by the bushel by this coming weekend, so if you need to make applesauce, pie filling or apple butter-- or just want to make some dumplings, we should be able to help.  This month, we will see our stock decline rapidly as we begin to sell out for the season, so don't wait until the last few days to stock up on bird seed, jams and salsa or winter squash.  We will keep getting regular produce and dairy deliveries until the last week, so you can still get the basics if nothing else right up until the end.  Thank you for your interest in our store, and thanks in advance for stopping by to see us when you can.

July 13, 2014:  Sorry for the long delay in updates, but we're still here and ready to shift into the canning season.  Just want to say thank you to all of our great customers who helped make our plant season a success, and we hope you are enjoying all of the hard work you've invested in planting and maintaining your gardens and flower beds.  Summer brings blueberries, sweet corn and many other local fruits and vegetables for us to enjoy.  We already have Michigan blueberries available in five pound lugs or pints, and hope to see them around for many weeks to come.  Local sweet corn will be available beginning today, and many other local crops are already gracing our shelves.  Look for cucumbers, pickles, kale, radishes, summer squash, cabbage and lettuce from Michigan farms for sale daily.  Don't forget, we carry a full line of canning supplies including pickling salt, pickling mix, salsa mix, jars, utensils, lids, pectin and more, so you can preserve the bounty of summer and enjoy it during the winter months.  We would also like to remind everyone of the great local dairy products we sell from Calder Bro's Dairy, the homemade Amish jam and great selection of dried fruit, nuts, snack mixes and candies available throughout the season-- check out our product details page for more information. Thank's again for all of your support and continued dedication to keeping it local and helping small business to thrive-- we appreciate you! 

May 09, 2014:  It's always fun to get back to work in the spring and enjoy the time outside before the heat of summer kicks in.  We are now fully stocked for the weekend with tons of flowering baskets and beautiful plants to sell for Mother's Day.  We're hoping the rain holds off so you can get out and prep the beds or plant the vegetable gardens, either way, we can help with top soil and peat moss, or our full line of herb and vegetable plants.  Also, local asparagus is now available so don't miss out-- the best stuff only lasts for a few weeks.  Once again, Remember Mom this weekend, stay safe and enjoy the outdoors-- do some gardening!

April 26, 2014:  I just want to remind everyone that although we are officially open, we will not have fresh produce until May 1st.  Feel free to come in and check out our huge selection of starter perennials and other cold tolerant plants.  We also have Calder Dairy products, jams and salsas and bulk dried goods to get started.  Mothers Day is only two weeks away, so we will be filling up the plant yard with flowering baskets, rose bushes and other great gift ideas for mom.  Thanks for reading and we hope to see you soon!

April 10, 2014:  We hope everyone has been enjoying the recent spring weather and are excited to let you know that we plan to reopen on April 25th.  With luck, this pattern of mild spring temperatures will continue and we can get our gardens and flowerbeds planted on time.  Don't forget, the average last frost in southeast Michigan is May 15th so let's not get carried away with tender annuals and vegetables just yet!  We do hope to have perennials, cold hardy vegetable plants and annuals right away though.  We will not have produce until at least the 30th of April, but most of our grocery and garden products will be available right away, including Calder Dairy products, bulk mixes, dried fruit, nuts and beans, Mackinaw Fudge and our line of Amish made jams and salsa.  Also we should have soil and garden goods for sale including gladiola bulbs, terra cotta pots, specialty soils and gardening gloves.  Many people don't realize that you can plant potatoes and onions from sets, which we have a good selection of, and that they can be planted early, no matter the risk of frost.  We look forward to seeing all of our old customers back in the store this spring along with all of the new ones.  Thank you for your interest in our store and our website.  Here's to a great 2014 season and thanks in advance to all of our loyal customers!

February 3, 2014:  I know I missed the whole Christmas season without an update, but for those of you who came down and got a tree from us-- Thank You!  We had a great year in 2013 and are ready to move on to a new one.  (As soon as we make it through this extremely winter-like winter)  This is always a time of year in which it pays to reflect on our actions, or lack thereof during the previous seasons, either spiritually, physically or otherwise.  We can think about the ups and downs, the mistakes and accomplishments, the fun times or the sad ones, but most of all we can look back and say-- we made it through another year.  Last year at Coleman's Farm Market, we learned how valuable our customers are, and how much they enjoy shopping at our store.  It seemed as the 2013 season came to a close back in October, we had a larger number of people than usual thanking us for being there and regretting the fact that we have to close for the winter.  We cannot express enough our gratitude towards those people who support us throughout the spring summer and fall, as well as the positive word of mouth advertising that they do for us.  On another note, our local economy seems to be improving and there seem to be many new residents coming into the area, which helps us in building our business and helps the economy in general.  I would like to thank all of those newcomers for shopping in our store, and let them know how exciting it is for us every time someone says, "This is my first time coming in here."  Even better is when those same people say, "You have a really nice store, I will definitely be back."  It's the simple things that make us happy.  Best of luck and fortune to all, have a safe and enjoyable winter-- we hope to see you in the spring. (As soon as we lock down an opening date, I'll get it posted in here.)

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October 18, 2013: Well the end of another season is quickly approaching, but we're not done yet.  We will still have a good selection of produce and dairy through the last few days of operation, along with the last of our dried goods, jams and salsas and other seasonal products.  And of course pumpkins will be available until Halloween Day along with most of the fall decor like indian corn, gourds and straw.  Don't forget about apples as well.  We still have many varieties available by the pound, bag or bushel so if you need to make sauce or pie filling or just want some lunchbox apples for the kids, we can probably help you out.  We have put clearance prices on all of our birding products and garden goods that remain, so if you know a bird lover, now would be a good time to find a good deal on a tube feeder.  Finally I just want to thank everyone for supporting us and allowing us to have another great season.  Come see us after Thanksgiving for the perfect Christmas Tree, or wreath to bring the spirit of the holidays into your home!

August 23, 2013:  Wondering where the summer went?  So are we!  We are now just a week away from Labor Day and canning season is moving along rapidly.  We are still in the middle of peach season and bushels are available, but don't put off getting them done-- you never know when they might be gone for the year.  In addition to peaches, tomatoes are now available by the bushel box for canning, so it's officially time to get the sauces and salsas and stewed tomatoes into the jar.  We sell a full line of canning essentials including jars, pectin, bands and lids, utensils and more.  Don't forget we also have all the veggies needed for sauce and salsa making like onions, fresh herbs and garlic, hot and sweet peppers and celery.  How about blueberries?  Yes we do still have them available in quantity, at least through this weekend, but they won't last much longer.  Also, a few Michigan apples have started coming in, so it won't be long before we have caramel apples, cider and many types of apples by the bags and bushels-- the fall season is not so far off.  On a different note, I would like to say that I've seen many new faces in the store recently and would like to personally thank every patron, both new and old, for shopping with us!  It's so cool to meet new people and provide the great fresh produce that is in season at this time of the year.  Don't forget, sweet potatoes are still on sale until the end of the month, so treat yourself to a pie or some candied yams before the price goes back up.  Thanks again for your continued support.

July 22, 2013:   I don't want to bore you guys with too much here so we'll just do a quick run down of what's new.  Sweet Corn is now available, picked fresh daily-- ask about getting a five dozen bag for freezing or canning!  Michigan Muskmelons are starting to come in now so don't miss out on these sweet treats while they are around.  Also, there are plenty of Blueberries available by the pint and lug, so get some in the feezer or make some jam while they are plentiful.  Don't forget we sell a full line of canning products from jars and lids to pectin, funnels and pickling salt.  And speaking of pickling, we now have Michigan grown Pickles by the half bushel or pound-- they have a shorter season than many other crops so don't put off getting some dill sours or bread and butter pickles in the jars for winter!  Finally, I know we are all extremely anxious for homegrown tomatoes, but we have not started that season just yet... expect them, as well as peaches in the next week to ten days though.  Thanks for checking in with us and we hope to see you at the shop.

July 13, 2013:  We hope everyone is having a great summer so far and had a safe Independence Day holiday.  We have been enjoying this temperate weather, excepting the large amounts of rain, and hope you have as well.  Mid July brings us into blueberry season and the beginning of the canning season.  We now have Michigan blueberries available, as well as a full line of canning products-- ask us about a five pound lug for freezing or canning!  Later in the month, more local fruit and vegetables will come into season so keep an eye on our updates for sweet corn, tomatoes, peaches and more.  Don't forget, blueberries may have just started and strawberries may be passed their season, but there are plenty of Michigan crops now on the shelves every day; cucumbers, pickles, summer squash and zuchinni, leaf, romaine and iceberg lettuce, radishes, green beans, cabbage and collards, kale, swiss chard and more are now grown by Michigan farmers and brought in to our store three times a week for maximum freshness.  Please stop in and partake in the early season of Michigan bounty... you won't be disappointed if you enjoy fresh produce.  Finally, just a reminder that we are running a special on fresh southern peaches throughout this month, and they have been excellent.

June 15, 2013:  It's beginning to feel like summer now, but the planting season isn't quite over.  We have plenty of vegetable plants, annuals and premium hanging baskets still in stock, so if you haven't finished your yard and garden, come check out whats left so you can get it done before the it's too late.  All plants are now being sold at 20% off regular price.  Strawberries are now in season, but they are never around for long, so don't put off making that jam and don't miss out on the taste of fresh Michigan strawberries.  More local produce is coming into season each week now-- we have local radishes, leaf lettuce, greens, rhubarb and more already in stock.  And to all the dads out there, Happy Father's Day!

June 04, 2013:  Would like to start off by saying thank you to all of the enthusiastic gardeners who have made our spring season a good one, and thanks to everyone for supporting our business.  It has been an great year for planting, and its not over yet.  We still have plenty of vegetable plants, annuals, perennials, and hanging baskets to sell, so come check out what's left before there is none.  Also, Michigan produce is already starting to grace our shelves as we are currently selling Michigan grown rhubarb, asparagus, cabbage and greens with more veggie crops like leaf lettuce and radishes right around the corner.  Also, a few locally grown strawberries have started to come in, and we're hoping for a plentiful season for them.  Local strawberries should be available in quantity within the next week or so, just call for current availability or to place an order.  Finally,  it is graduation party season and what better place to come for all of the fresh produce needed to serve a big get together then your local farm market?  Keep us in mind for all of your produce needs-- we work hard to provide quality products at reasonable prices and the more we sell, the easier it is for us to keep things fresh and affordable.  Once again, thank you for supporting Coleman's Farm Market, we appreciate you. 

April 10, 2013:  Well it looks like our vacation is just about over and even though spring is slow in coming this year, we are anxious to get out and start gardening.  We've decided to wait until April 26th to open this year, with the cool spring we're having, it's best to let those plants stay in the greenhouse as long as possible.  However, we will be starting off that Friday with many cold tolerant plants outside and plenty of bulk grocery items, garden seeds, potting soils and products from Calder Dairy inside.  We will have our full line of produce available by the first of May, and will begin bringing in more plants as the weather permits.  Of course, Mother's Day is Sunday the 12th, so we will target that weekend to have a generous supply of bedding plants, along with plenty of hanging baskets for all of the moms out there.  It feels great to be back up at the store setting up and we're ready to get the doors opened for a promising new season.  Come see what we have to offer in the month of May-- we've been a favorite stop for many dedicated gardeners for over 25 years and plan to continue to offer you a well organized and maintained selection of plants at great prices.  For those who are unfamiliar with our huge variety of plants, check out THE FLOWER BED, right here on the site for a glimpse of what we offer.  Thank you for your interest and support, as a small business, we value you as much as you value the convenience of our store.  Happy Spring and see you all soon! 

February 25, 2013:  We would like to let you all know that even though it is winter, we are still thinking of our customers and are grateful for all of you.  And thank you to all of the loyal customers, and newcomers, who helped us to sell a record number of Christmas Trees during December of 2012.  We sold every single tree off the lot and more homemade wreaths than ever!  Thanks to all of those people who frequent our site and facebook page, we love knowing that people are checking out our site even when we are not open and we've even had a few e-mail requests for our products during this time.  We are looking forward to getting back to work-- the paperwork is caught up, and we are well rested and ready to get back to doing what we do.  Unfortunately there are still two more months of layover yet to go so let's don't get ahead of ourselves.  The store will reopen during the last week of April as usual, we just have to get there.  Hopefully with a more normal winter than we had last year, the fruit trees will provide us with a bountiful crop and those who missed out on peaches, pears and apples last year will be able to get the jars filled up and cupboards stocked again. (We are some of those people... man it stinks to not have fresh jarred peaches this winter.)  Anyway, we just wanted to give everyone a heads up on our plans and let you know that we are definitely ready to get back to work!  Be careful and stay happy-- see you in a couple months!

November 15, 2012: Thanks to everyone for another fun season at the market!  We are set to bring in some Christmas Trees and open back up in just one more week.  We will be back with fresh evergreen Trees, Wreaths and Garland as well as some of our regular items such as Amish made jams and salsa, Droll Yankees bird feeders and wild bird feed starting the day after Thanksgiving, November 23rd.  If you use a real cut Christmas tree or know someone who does, be sure to check us out or tell them about us-- we sell the highest quality trees available and offer a great selection and reasonable prices.  Check out our CHRISTMAS page to learn more about what we have to offer this season.  HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!!

September 26, 2012: Wow, time flies when you're having fun eh? It's been another active summer at the market even with the funny weather we've experienced in the area, the produce has been good and the customers have been as wonderful as ever. We appreciate all of your business and your interest in supporting local companies and farms. It's fall now, and we've changed gears and started to wind down our season. Yet with the slowing of our season, it is only the beginning of some. Apples are in short supply this year, but we have been lucky enough to get a few from a generous local grower. We have cider made from Michigan apples as well. Halloween will be upon us before you know it, and we have all the decorations you need to spruce up your front stoop for the holiday-- cornstalks, bales of straw, indian corn, gourds, winter squash, hardy mums and pumpkins are now available while supplies last. Many Michigan grown produce items are still in stock through October, so don't give up on the fresh stuff just yet! Also, concord grapes are still available for now, but don't wait if you are looking to make juice, jelly or wine, as they may disappear early. It looks like we're in line for some dry, moderate weather so get outside and enjoy it before the snow comes. Thank you for your interest in our store!

July 03, 2012: Welcome to summer everybody, not as though we haven't already seen some very summer-like weather, but Michigan Sweet Corn is now available, picked fresh every day, making it officially summer at Coleman's. Tomorrow is Independence Day, so we would like to wish you all a very happy and safe one-- we will be open for normal operating hours, so come on down and get your fresh fruits and veggies for the barbeque or family get together. We have jumbo watermelons, fresh Michigan blueberries, fresh picked sweet corn along with so many other fresh food items, how could your picnic be complete without fresh produce? The season has been a dry one so far, but the heat is bringing early crops, and the Michigan produce is really getting in swing. In addition to Sweet Corn and Blueberries, we now have local Lettuce, Radishes, Cabbage, Cucumbers, Greens, Squash and Green Onions as well as Michigan grown Gladiolas. We would like to thank everyone that bought plants for their gardens from us this year, making it one of our best planting seasons ever-- and if you still have holes to fill or need another hanging basket, we still have a limited selection of perennials, specialty plants and hanging baskets remaining through this weekend, on sale of course. Coleman's is a great place to shop in the summer, so tell your friends and family where to getthe bestlocal products and unique food items around, and help us continue to serve you asour family hasfor over 25 years.

May 25, 2012: We would again like to apologize for the delay in updates, but it has been a busy month in the plant department and we've been delighted to see so many new customers finding our store. Memorial Day weekend is a good time for folks to get out and finish (or start) the yardwork, and there is still a great selection of plants available. Starter perennials are still available, but the variety is dwindling daily. We have plenty of hanging baskets and specialty annuals for your pots and window boxes, as well as a good selection of bedding annuals. Now is the time to put in your vegetable garden, and we have our full stock of over 75 types of tomatoes and peppers, and dozens of other vegetable plants like cucumbers, cabbage, lettuce, onions and more. An herb garden can provide beauty to your yard along with giving healthy, delicious seasoning to your meals, and we have dozens of varieties to choose from including basil, cilantro, chives, oregano, thyme and parsley along with many less common types. Just remember, after this weekend, it will be hard to find many plants so don't put off your yard, enjoy the summer-like weather, make some lemonade and beautify your space! Also, this weekend marks the start of our locally grown strawberry season and the last of the locally grown asparagus, we will take orders for flats of strawberries any time, but supply is always tempermental based on the weather, so get them while they last. We will have sweet corn, watermelons, Southern peaches, California cantaloupes along with a full line of produce for your party and picnic needs, and we will be open all day on Monday. Finally, I would just like torecognizeall of our loyal customers who have come out visit us, and feel humbled by the appreciation and love that many have for our business. Thank you all. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

April 17, 2012: It's been a great spring so far, and many of us are ready to get an early start on the gardening. We've been asked by so many people about our starting date, we've decided to move it up three days and will now plan to be open this Friday, the 20th!We won't have produce until closer to the first of May, but will be fully stocked in many other items right away. Calder Dairy products, bulk grocery items, jams and salsa, vegetable seeds and seed potatoes, and lots of plants. We will have a huge selection of perennials, a few herbs and vegetables, and cold hardy annuals for sale. Expect many, many more specialty plants and annuals as the season progresses. Hope to see you allvery soon.

March 13, 2012: We're getting closer to a new season, and hoping that this unseasonably warm weather will continue throughout the spring months and allow everyone a chance to clean up their yard and get the planting done on time. We plan to get busy setting up very soon, and will open our doors for the season no later than Monday, April 23rd. As usual we will start slow, bringing in plants, dairy products, bulk grocery items and more to fill up the shelves during the first week, with produce starting by April 30th. If you are anxious for the Hot and Sweet pickles or our homemade jams and salsa, please hang in there a little longer, the full line of these products, with a few new items including applesauce, will be available the day we open. Be well, be happy, and we will see you all very soon!

January 30, 2012: We hope everyone is enjoying the mild winter and thinking spring. We're just finishing up 2011 files and glad to have another great year at Coleman's Farm Market in the books! A huge thanks to our regulars for their support in buying us out at the end of October and in such a successful Christmas season. There we plenty of new faces last year as well, many late in the season, so we're hoping to see some of you back this spring to see our full selection of plants and food items. One of our favorite things in the winter is watching the birds and squirrels in our yard, feeding from the feeders and eating the peanuts and bread scraps we throw out for them, it takes away some of the winter blahs and occasionally provides comic relief that is so greatly needed now. I do plan to add a birding page this winter to help encourage home bird feeding, as we sell both a full line of American Made feeders and a full line of seed from a local family business, so look for a new slot on the navigator and learn more about feeding the birds. As soon as I get a little better with technology, we might actually get some of the pictures we have of the store onto the site-- starting with replacing the dark sky picture on thewelcome page. The next update shouldhave our planned opening date for this year-- until then, have a safe and happy winter.

October 11, 2011: Once again I apologize for not keeping up with this blog a little better. The summer seems to have ended so fast, and our season is quickly coming to a close. However, it's not over yet as we have three weeks of fall sales to go, and there is no shortage of pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks, hardy mums or winter squash. We will continue to carry produce until the final weekend, but the variety of items is diminishing daily.It is the season for apples and apple cider, both of which are plentiful right now. We also have seasonal items such as brussels sprouts, pomegranites, asian pears, caramel apples and roman fall beans. Keep in mind that our selection of dry goods will disappear as the days go on, so stop in and get your favorite trail mix or chocolate snack before they are all gone. We do expect to get another delivery of jam and salsa so those should be in good supply through the Christmas season. We are so happy to see new faces every day. This year has been full of new customers that compliment our store and the products they have found, and it continues even now at the end of the year. I'd like to give a special thanks today to the couple from Arkansas who drove 800hundred miles to buy apples, were treated rudely at another establishment, and found us happy to sell them 9 and a half bushels of apples at reasonable prices-- we hope it was as good of an experience for them as it was for us and hope to see them again next year.Finally, I would like toremindeveryone that it is the season to plant tulips, daffodils,crocuses, allium and hyacinths in order to get those bright beautiful blooms in the early spring. Wehave a decent selection of bulbs in stock and would love to see them sell so that we can plan to have them again next year-- at this point it looks like we will nolonger carryfall bulbs after this season so if you would like to see us continue selling these spring wonders, stop in and buy a couple-- they are easy to plantand require little or no care until next year. Have a safe and happyfallseason! We hope you can find time to come inand see what'sstill available before it's too late!

August 19, 2011: It's been a busy couple of weeks at the market,and I wouldfeel guilty if I didn't get in here and let everybody know what's going on at Coleman's.Canning season is in full force right now-- here's a list of some of the things that people are canning and freezing: Tomatoes, Corn, Blueberries, Peaches, Pickles, Beets,Beans and more.Yes, we can currently provide you with any of these items (availability may vary) in bulk. Bushels of tomatoes and peaches are hot this weekend, and for those that haven'tgotten their blues in the freezer yet, this may beyour last chance atgetting a 5 pound lug before theseason finishes up. Pickles are also nearing an end, but we have plenty this weekend so don't putoff the bread and butter slices anylonger or you might miss out.And don't forget, wehave plenty of canning jars and supplies to sell so you can avoidhunting for jars thisLabor Day Weekend by buying them when you get the produce. This year, Calder Dairy sales have beenon the rise in our store, and I'd like to thankeveryone for their support of both our business and that of another locally owned and operatedestablishment--I know it's hard not to tell people how much I enjoy these products when they are shopping in our store. One more big thanks for a vendor that hashelped us build a fine candy department--Northern Confections of Mackinaw City.Our customers have enjoyed the taffy, fudge, caramel corn, peanut brittleandchocolate covered sea foamall summer andmostly because the products have been so well made and so fresh with every delivery. (I'd recommend you coming in to trysome of these but I'd hate to be accused of pushingsweets on anybody.)Finally,lets not forget the fresh muskmelon and watermelon thatarecoming fromMichigan farmsnow--a great summertime treat in so many situations. Thanks for reading andhave a safe and enjoyable last couple weeks of summer. Labor Day is right around the corner!

July 22, 2011: I must apologize for the lengthy delay in updating, but since my last post, things have been very busy at Coleman's. We had a successful plant season and are now transitioning into the summer canning season. Sweet Corn is now available from our local growers, Brookside Farm, and will be picked fresh daily until October. There are plenty of local crops available and many more to come in the next two weeks. Michigan Blueberries are now in season and are selling like mad-- the crop has been amazingly sweet so far. Other local produce in season include, lettuce, cabbage, greens and squash; green beans, hot peppers, radishes, muskmelons and cucumbers are also Michigan grown. We hope to see Michigan tomatoes and Peaches in the next two weeks, and will be selling Blueberries by the 5 pound lug for several more weeks. Thank you to all of our regular gardeners and those who had just found us this year-- our plant season was a big success and we are glad to see so many people getting into gardening! One last note for this post would be that we are excited to see so many new faces in the store this year-- it is a good feeling to know that people enjoy our products enough to tell their friends about us and get them to come check out the store. Stay cool and be careful this summer-- it's been a hot one with no relief in sight!

May 06, 2011: The season is off to a slow start thanks to Ma Nature, but we won't give up on nice weather that easily. It is drying out now, and the chance for frost is nearly past so it's time to start thinking about working up the garden and planting the flower beds. We have tons of stuff in stockfor Mother's Day and more to come. If you want perennials-- come check out our selection, currently numbering over 350 different species. If you want hanging baskets for mom, we have plenty to choose from, especially this weekend.If youwant herbs-- come check out our selection of over 75 types of them including basil, thyme, oregano, rosemary, mint and lavender. We also have many annuals in stock-- flats of impatiens, marigolds, petunias, snapdragons and more as well asdozens of types of specialty plants. And that just tells you about the outside-- inside, we have our full line of produce,jams and salsas, Calderdairy, bulkfoods, seeds, birding products, mackinaw fudge andmore instock withplenty yetto come. Soif you're in the area,or inneed ofplants or produce, come see for yourself--you might be surprised at the value and convenience we offer! Happy Mother'sDay to all the moms and their families, and let's hope Mother Nature gets a nice (non-cold tolerant)hanging basket and sends us somebetter weather.

March 15, 2011: Opening day is set, but no early date as previously considered. We plan to open our doors this year on April 25th, which is the day after Easter. We will be using the first few days to stock our plant, dairy, grocery and birding departments and hope to have a full line of fresh produce available on Friday the 29th. As I've mentioned in a previous update, we don't plan to change the system this year, so things should look and feel about the same as they did last year. We will start with mostly perennials and cold hardy veggies, herbs and annuals, have a full stock of Hanging Baskets by Mother's Day, and have nearly complete stock a week after Mother's day in the plant department. We will have a full line of Calder Dairy products and dried goods by Wednesday the 27th. Hopefully we can schedule our jams and salsas to be delivered by the time we open, but no gaurantees. Also look for us to have seed potatoes and onion sets right away, along with gladiola bulbs, asparagus roots and plenty of gardening supplies. In addition, I'd like to mention that we have a much more complete PRODUCE 101 page here on the site that offers a truncated bit of information on just about all of the produce items we sell. So with that, we will be looking forward to seeing some faces, old and new, come the end of next month. Happy St. Patrick's Day (It's gonna be a nice one) and Happy Easter-- let's get out and enjoy these warm spring days ahead!

February 24, 2011: It's getting closer all the time and we're becoming more anxious about getting back to work. We've just gotten back to work on the site, so not much has changed before now-- look for pictures of some of our displays from last year and other shots from around the store at different seasons scattered through the site. A birdfeeding page as well as a picture page will probably be added in before the onset of next season. We hope that everyone is enjoying this snowy winter and not letting the blues get to you-- next time you're feeling down, just think to yourself 'Coleman's will be open soon enough, I'll make it.' Again, when we decide on a definite opening date, we will post it up here so you know exactly when that will be. Take care and be safe from us to you.

January 23, 2011: Well it's winter time and we're already sick of it. Upon finishing up with the taxes and inventory this month, we find ourselves thinking spring! 2010 was a middle of the road kinda year and we're anxious to get back to work providing so many great products for the community and have a more productive year. We'd like to thank everybody that supported us in 2010 including our regulars, our facebook fans, our yearly christmas tree buyers and anyone else that spent their hard earned money keeping us in business. Unfortunately we have no upgrades or additions planned for the upcoming year, so look for our store to be pretty much the same in 2011. Besides, after the new paint job, the new parking lot, the new roof and upgraded plant tables, we don't have much left to fix! I will be adding to the website over the course of the winter, so look for a more complete PRODUCE 101 page and many more pictures on the site, among other tweaks and changes that may occur. We may have an earlier opening than previous years, so keep an eye on the update page to see when we announce our opening day. Have a wonderful winter season, bundle those little ones up good and drive safely out there. Look for another update to come before the end of February.

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December 01, 2010:Happy Holidays everybody! We're back for the Christmas season and the trees are beautiful. We have a great selection of 10 different type of evergreens to liven up your house during this joyous season. Choose from Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine, Noble Fir, Blue Spruce, Douglas Fir and more and check out our selection of real evergreen wreaths and garland when you stop in. Unfortunately we are not open for the full line of produce, dairy and grocery items as we are in the summer, but we do have a few items from Calder Dairy including their famous eggnog, chocolate milk and ice cream. We also have plenty of bird feeders and feed which make excellent Christmas presents for the nature lover on your list. Please, give us a call for pricing and availability of trees as the selection diminishes quickly as the next two weeks go on. Thank you for your continued support and we'd like to wish everybody a safe and happy holiday season!

October 18, 2010: October is quickly coming to an end, which will mean the end of our produce season for 2010. We would like to ask that everybody come out and see us one more time before the selection is gone completely. Keep in mind that for the last week we are open, we will not restock anything, so when it's gone it's gone for the year-- don't miss out! As it stands, the selection of jams and salsas is thinning rapidly, the variety of produce is disappearing and the dry goods are rapidly going out the door. We do still have a great selection of apples, pumpkins, squash and other fall related items, but again, don't waste any time because even some of these items, like the beautiful fall Mums, will also run out. Remember that Calder Dairy products will be available until the last few days, as well as most produce. Thank you for a great season, and please come see us for a real Christmas Tree or Wreath after Thanksgiving-- we offer the best selection in town! Check out ourChristmas Page for more information about our trees.

October 05, 2010: Well the last month of our season has arrived and we're winding down fast. It's been a great year and we'd like to thank all of our regulars for their continued support... without you guys this place wouldn't be the same. Now on to the products. October is the time for seasonal decor at Coleman's and we've got all you need to spruce up your yard for Halloween and Thanksgiving: Pumpkins, Gourds, Straw Bales, Cornstalks, Winter Squash, Indian Corn and Hardy Mums all come in handy when decorating for these holidays and we've got them all at great prices! Don't let the cooler weather stop you from coming out and grabbing a taste of fall-- with twelve varieties of Michigan Apples, Apple Cider, Caramel Apples and Apple Pies, there's sure to be something that tickles your tastebuds. Keep in mind that over the next few weeks, the Michigan produce will become more scarce, but tomatoes, peppers and many more items are still in stock as of today. Also, many of the other regular items we carry will be disappearing, so if you have a favorite type of dry goods or jam that you can't live without, make your way down before it is all gone. As a final note, we do still sell Tulip, Daffodil, Hyacinth and Allium Bulbs in our Fall Bulbs section and have plenty to choose from-- sales on these have been very slow this year and we're afraid that if we don't move enough of these spring beauties, they will have to be removed from our fall lineup next year. (Which to me would be a tragedy as I see fall bulbs as an integral part of the season.) So thank you for your time and your support and please come see us again before we shut the doors on the 2010 season! Check out our Halloween Page for more information on this season at Coleman's Farm Market.

August31, 2010: Labor Day is upon us and with the cooler weather in the forecast, this weekend promises to be a great one for canning, if not for going to the beach. We haveregular and roma tomatoesin good supply for the weekend, as well ashot peppers, in case you wanted to makesome of your own salsa. Chopper peppers, forfreezing, will be available this weekend as well, along with Michigan Prune Plums,GalaApples and many other vegetables.Michigangreen beans and beets are other favorites for canning over the holiday weekend. Werecentlystocked our canning supplies, so we should have plenty of quart, pint and halfgallon jars for sale through the weekend along with many other necessary canningutensils.Sweet corn isn't going to last forever, but is stillin good supply andquality, so get yours in the freezerbefore the good stuff is gone. As the next two months go by, you will find that the selectionof items offered will dwindle as we get ready to shutdown for another year, but there will be plenty to buy until theveryend, so please don't give up on us too early in the fall-- we need your support during the slow season. One last item of note-- Hardy Mums will be available next week, and will be the first of many Fall and Halloween related products to hit the shelves over the next few weeks, so start thinking PUMPKINS AND CORNSTALKS!

August19, 2010: It's time to start thinking about Labor Day and back to school, but that doesn't mean that summer is over. We provide local products for canning and freezing right through September and October when the weather is good. Many people will be canning tomatoes, beans and salsas during the Labor Day holiday weekend, and we hope to be ready for all of your needs with plenty of Canning Jars and supplies. It's been a great month so far and we hope to keep the trend going. For those who missed the Red Haven Peaches-- don't give up on canning your peaches for this year, we should have a couple of other varieties for canning before the peaches go out and the apples come in. This weekend we will have Loring Peaches, New York Six Prune Plums, Roma and regular tomatoes for canning so don't hesitate or wait-- the time to get these projects done is now! As a final note, I would like to give it up for another of our vendors: Rocky Peanut Co. of Ferndale provides us with the freshest and most tasty dry goods available from trail mixes and dried fruit to candy and baked sesame products. They have had a rough summer for business so help us help them and pick up a tub of dried goods when you're in next-- you won't be disappointed. Enjoy this wonderful August weather we've been having!!

July 29, 2010: The summer is moving right along and we're happy to be here! We love our regular customers that provide us with familiar faces to serve week in and week out, but we love to meet new people too-- business could always be better so please, if you have been in and liked something you found, tell a friend about it! After all, the best advertisement is word of mouth, and we sell many unique and delicious items. Here's a rundown of things that are hot around our store, and some things that have been here for a while: Michigan Sweet Corn is abundant so don't waste time getting some in the freezer or jar, it can be purchased in 5 dozen bags anytime and has been excellent lately. Michigan Tomatoes are in, bushels may be around in the next couple of weeks if the weather holds. Michigan Peaches are due in a week, so get your canning kettles out and come check our stock of canning supplies. Northwest Cherries are going to disappear before you know it, so enjoy the taste of summer before those are gone, both Bing and Rainier are still available. Michigan veggies are abundant so if you need pickles and fresh dill, beets, hot peppers or summer squash for canning, ask us about case prices. A new batch of Droll Yankee's Bird Feeders is hitting our shelf today and fresh feed from Cutler Dickerson is plentiful, so treat yourself to nature and hang a bird feeder in your yard today-- the enjoyment you can find watching birds is hard to explain! Bearded Irises are due in the next week or two-- you can stun your neighbors with large showy blossoms next spring with a few well placed German Irises. And finally, as always I'd like to thank the folks of Calder Bros Dairy for their delicious products that keep so many of our customers happy-- if you've never tried their Ice Cream, do yourself a favor and splurge just once. It's great to provide all of these wonderful things to the people of my own town and the surrounding communities I just hope we can keep you all coming back once you've been here! Let's have a safe and pleasant August my friends!!

July08, 2010: Well the parking lot is done and we are gearing up for a busy summer! Local sweet corn is now available, along with blueberries and many veggies. We have a full stock of canning supplies and will be anxious for local tomatoes and peaches to start coming in by the end of the month. We hope that the improved appearance of the site will attract more customers, but we still count on word of mouth as the best advertisement-- so tell your friends where to find the freshest and best in quality produce so that we can continue to thrive and provide the bounty of Michigan's farms to you and your family! A special shout out to our Facebook fans, now numbering close to 300-- thank you for your support and feedback. Hope to see you soon.

June25, 2010:Thanks to all of you who supportedus during planting season! We had a great spring aside from some dreary weekends early on, but the plantsare nearly gone and we are lookingforward, thinking of sweet corn, blueberries and peaches fromMichigan farms. Manyveggies arenow available fromMichigan, including lettuces, cabbage, greens, radishes,summer squash and cilantro. We expect blueberries from the west side of the state to be coming any time now, so start thinking about canning some jam and syrup or freezing some whole berries for winter. Please note that we are two weeks away from a two day shutdown in which we will have our parking lot completely reconstructed-- we know it will be hard to live without us for two days in July, but itis a much neededupgrade that will make the store safer and more attractive.This will take place on July 7th and8th, but we will be back up and runningon Friday the 9th. Thanks again to all of our gardeners and landscapersthat keep ourbusiness successfulin May, and we hope to see you all in during the summer to enjoy the freshest produce in town and all the bounty thatMichigan has to offer.

June03, 2010: The holiday is over, but there are still plenty of plants to choose from and produce is picking up. We will be offering a good line of vegetable and herb plants through the next couple of weeks, but the selection will steadily decrease, so don't waste time-- come down and see what's left before someone beats you to it! However, as plants wind down, the produce is coming in strong-- local strawberries from the Adrian area are now available, picked fresh every day. Also, we are getting cabbage, lettuce, greens, radishes, zucchini, and asparagus from Michigan farms, with more coming all the time. We will be stocking our canning supplies sometime in the next week, so if you plan to make strawberry jam this year, keep us in mind for your jars, lids and pectin. Hope to see more new faces out at the store, it's always a pleasure for us to hear new customers say 'I'm so glad I found this place!'

May 20, 2010:  Planting season is going to be over before you know it so come out and see our full selection before it dwindles. We try to keep a full stock of plants through the Memorial Day holiday weekend, but some things are already becoming scarce. We will still have a full line of vegetable plants until the first week of June and plenty of annuals and hanging baskets until the end of June. Look for locally grown asparagus and rhubarb in stock now as well as our usual line of Dry Goods, Dairy, and Garden Supplies. We would like to thankour good friends at Devon'sFudge who supply our Mackinaw candies, their products have been selling well and we now offer salt water taffy in a bulk display-- choose your own flavors! See you soon.

May 03, 2010: We are in full swing with produce, tons of plants, grocery, dairy and dried goods. We've seen great business to get us going and would like to thank all of you for your support! Look for local asparagus, rhubarb, radishes and greens in the next few weeks, and strawberries in early June. Keep in mind that the selection of perennials will decrease as the month goes on, so come in and check out the full selectioin before it dwindles. Hanging baskets for Mother's Day are the focus this week so Don't Forget Mom-- come check out our great selection of baskets, rose bushes and specialty annuals that make great Mother's Day presents. A special thanks to all of our facebook fans, over 180 as of today!

April 23, 2010: Great to be open again! We had a very productive first day and have to thank our customers for coming out to see what we had going on. Sorry we can't get everything all at once, but it won't take long to fill the shelves. Right now we will focus on perennials, cold hardy vegetable plants and seed starting or bed preparation supplies. By Mother's Day, we will have a full line of hanging baskets and many more annuals and vegetable plants. Thanks again to all those that came out to see us on Day 1 and to all those checking out our site... we've now gathered the support of over 125 fans on facebook!

April 08, 2010: Getting closer to opening day and the anxiety is building. Thanks to everybody for their overwhelming interest in our store... we've been getting 20 to 50 hits a day on the site and have accumulated over 50 fans on facebook... WOW! We've been steady working on setting up the store and will be putting a fresh coat of paint on the outside before we start up. Keep in mind that we will not have produce until a week after we open. (We need some time to bring in products from our many vendors before the produce kicks in so that we're not too frantic on the first weekend.) Hope to see everybody soon!

March 08, 2010: Site has been indexed by multiple search engines and comes up first when customers search for the words 'Colemans Farm Market'! A few more tweaks have been added, but the produce page is still quite unfinished. Store opening date set! Look for us to open our doors for plants, dairy and grocery items on April 23, 2010 with produce on the 30th!

February 20, 2010: Published site at about 65% completion, still need to do christmas page and finish both product details and produce 101. Pictures still to come for all pages.

January 25, 2010:  Site is coming along great but lots of work still to come. Hope to have it published online before the end of February... we'll see how it goes!

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