Pure lavender heaven in Mattawan! If you want a sweet…read moreescape, this is the place to go, Where purple fields of lavender put on a gorgeous show! The scent in the air is a dream, so fresh and so sweet,But wait until you try the food, because it's a total treat. The lavender bread was baked to perfection, so soft and so warm, And the lavender ice cream? Oh man, it took me by storm! We shopped around the store for some goods to take back home, Then went out to the beautiful woods just to wander and roam. Feeding the cute little goats was the highlight of my day, We laughed and we smiled as they happily munched away. Every single product here is crafted with such care,You can feel the local love and magic in the air! We had the absolute best time and we will definitely be back,For the peaceful vibes, the nature trails, and a lavender snack! yes 5 stars very good

Great little farm. Full of lavender, flowers and bees The goats and chickens are cool too…read more We picked up some culinary lavender, honey infused with lavender and sunflowers that we picked! We look forward to coming back.

What a fabulous farm I have worked with with this farm when I worked at Harding's marketplace on…read morewest main super great produce and workers want to visit your farm. Many thanks for all you do. Diane Blain

It is a beautiful farm, friendly owners and staff, lots of fresh produce, etc. lots of fresh air, a…read morereal farm in the country , in Comstock/Galesburg , Michigan, highly recommend to take yourself, family and friends to visit, outdoor fires, goats, and pumpkins ( in early autumn) , gourds, squash and beverages, snacks, food etc. A wonderful little gem , low key and very welcoming , I enjoy visitiing Soil Friends.

Group # - 12 Purpose…read more- Family Tradition Pros - Gene's is a place you can spend quality time with the family for about 15-20 minutes. Not a lot has changed since we started to go over 12 years ago. Cons - It's becoming an outdated Farm, as weird as it is to say that. The upkeep has been on the decline - this place could be a gold mine for the fall season if done right and with a little bit of marketing; but, I don't see that turning around anytime soon. If it wasn't a family tradition we wouldn't probably give it a go anymore. Likelihood to return (1-10) - 3 Reason - Pumpkin cost is up there. Nothing is ever new or exciting to see. Back in the day you could pet the animals that came ip to the fence - those are even going away.

We stumbled on this spot via TripAdvisor and thought it would be worth a stop from some of the…read morepictures we saw. I gotta say that while there are few people you will meet in this lifetime that you encounter briefly and leave a lasting impression on you, we had the opportunity to meet Gene the pumpkin man himself. Let me say that Gene is one of those guys you'll meet and never forget. A very charismatic fella, 80 years young, rocking an orange shirt and orange cowboy hat to go along with his orange themed farm, and he's been slangin' pumpkins since 1957. Eager to talk and get to know you a bit and even shares many stories from his lifetime. It's easy to see why he's a local favorite. Plenty of pumpkins to choose from and in all shapes and sizes. Everything is marked pretty clearly on price as well. I even noticed a small booth where they sell fresh honey! Cool! Note that they only take cash or checks (no credit cards) but Gene also seems to use the honor system as well where you can pay later on if you like. While we appreciated the gesture, we ended up purchasing two mini pumpkins with the little cash we did have. Gene finding out we had drove to see his farm from Chicago ended up picking out a bag full of assorted squash for us to take home and enjoy. And of course, some verbal instruction on how to prepare each one. After spending some time talking with him, he even gave us some local spots worth checking out nearby. What a guy! Nothing but good things to say about Gene and his pumpkin patch. Definitely worth a stop to see Gene and his orange themed farm if you find yourself in Kalamazoo! 'Til next time, cheers! 251/365

Good in-season produce, especially apples and squashes. Staff always friendly. They've recently…read morechanged the name to "Big Rock"-new owners?

This place everything a foodie could want and then some. The to go section makes it so you don't…read moreneed to cook but the grocery is inspires you to do just that.

I love coming in for my yearly visit. They are only open for a short time, they close in june, but…read morethat may be why they have the best prices in town. The staff is also super friendly and knowledgable. One of the best perks of coming in is the free fertulizer water. You can come in any time to fill up containers of the water they use to grow these healthy plants. Its so great they let you take home the secret sauce that green houses use.

From the owner: Looking to make use of your green thumb but don't know where to start? For over 50 years, our team…read moreat John Schuring Jr. Co. Greenhouse has been dedicated to providing top-quality gardening products and expert advice. As a local greenhouse in Portage, MI, we take pride in our deep-rooted passion for plants, which goes back five generations - all the way back to the late 1800s. Stop by today and see why generations of gardening enthusiasts trust us.

This Farmers' Market is the perfect distance from my house for a Saturday Morning run. It's also a…read moregreat reason to get up and get your Saturday morning going. If you're looking for your standard market goodness, it can probably be found here. On top of that there's a few more unique vendors including a "Cheese Lady", chocolate covered bacon, Sinsational Cookies and more. If you're looking for fresh fruits and veggies, but someone else you're with just won't have any of those, rest assured they'll have a few sugary goods to select from as well. There's also a playground for small children on the backside of the market, which makes it easy to bring the family! This location is about 1/3 the size of the Bank St. market (from what I've been told) which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but may not be what some new folks might expect. The only downside to a smaller market is that there are fewer price points to select from for your produce. Other than that it's a great place!

One of the best around! Very clean and a wonderful atmosphere. No dogs allowed. One old Busker…read more Asiago makes omlettes. And there is BBQ available by Three Guys Smokin. (I am pretty sure thats there names)

Farmer's market a tually surprised me! Nice size, variety of items offered, food trucks were also…read moreavailable. Had some very pretty fruits and vegetables, baked good looked very appetizing. We did get some fresh asparagus, it was so good! Also tried a few cherry pies, crust and filling were both very good. We have been back and bought some more of each. We went twice while in Kalamazoo!

When we travel, we always try to check out the local farmers market. This will never disappoints…read more We have been to it several times and the quality and prices are awesome.

My friend suggested this place and on top of that i surprised my mother - honestly i thought it…read morewould be more available to see and maybe feed. Unfortunately i was disappointed - it was nice as something new but would i go back....NO!. Definitely a one time deal - Santa was sure nice and chatty; made sure kids took photos first then adults. Happy Watching (I guess) the reindeers.

Went on a reindeer adventure. Saw great reindeer and got some good information from the tour great…read morespot to stop in don't see this is Chicago.