Hillcrest Heirlooms

Hillcrest Heirlooms is a ¾ acre market farm located in Glen Carbon Illinois. Our focus is on growing exceptional heirloom vegetables, herbs, and fruits. We proudly offer seasonal produce grown naturally and sustainably. Since our farm is local we deliver fresh from the field. This means produce lasts longer in the cooler, provides more flavor in dishes, and will have a more beautiful appearance when compared to produce that has been shipped. We may also grow specialty foods upon request.

The heart of our farm is devoted to a no-till permanent raised bed system which covers over 4,000 square feet. In this space we grow heirloom and open pollinated vegetables, greens, alliums, and fruits. Varieties are selected for flavor, nutrition, and hardiness to our climate. We utilize a drip irrigation system in our beds for efficient water management.

The surrounding areas of the garden are permaculture focused. They include a mixture of both wild and cultivated varieties of fruit trees, fruiting shrubs and bushes, herbs, and flowers. This biodiversity welcomes beneficial insects, birds, reptiles, and other wildlife which are essential to a healthy farm ecosystem.

All of our foods are grown naturally. We never use synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or herbicides on our farm.

 

Seasonal Offerings

Spring

Summer

Arugula
Beans
Beets
Blackberries
Carrots
Chard
Cucumbers
Garlic
Green Onion
Herbs
Melons
Onion
Peppers
Pumpkins
Radishes
Raspberries
Salad Greens
Summer Squash
Sweet Corn
Tomatoes

Fall

Arugula
Asian Greens
Beans
Beets
Cabbage
Carrots
Chard (Rainbow)
Chinese Greens
Herbs
Kale
Leeks
Lettuce Mix
Mustard Greens
Peas
Pumpkins
Radishes
Spinach
Spring Onion
Turnips
Winter Squash

Coming Soon

Apples
Figs
Hops
Pears
Strawberries