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Northwest editioN reachiNg seNiors iN illiaNa: cook, lake & Porter couNties
June 2025
Vol. 29, No. 3
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Harvest Tyme Farm —
Small pumpkin patch grows to year round fun farm, introduces tulip festival Text and Photos By CARRIE STEINWEG Feature Writer A farm in Lowell that started out as a simple patch of pumpkins has grown to a large attraction with activities during all seasons. The newest part of the farm is a field of 300,000 tulips that launched in April. “Harvest Tyme Family Farm officially opened in 2008. At the
beginning, we were a small pumpkin patch offering families a chance to enjoy a simple day on the farm — picking pumpkins, going on hayrides and spending time outdoors,” said owner Josh Sickinger. “We had just a few attractions and one goal: to provide a wholesome, family-friendly experience that would create lasting memories.” The autumn activities grew to make it one of the largest fall attracContinued on page 2
OFFERING FAMILY FUN — Harvest Time Farm in Lowell has been offering family friendly fund since 2008 when it started as a pumpkin patch. This year the farm hosted a tulip festival which was a hit with visitors.
LOTS OF TULIPS — Shown are some of the 300,000 tulips Harvest Tyme Farm planted for its first ever tulip festival which was held this spring. Owner Josh Sickinger said he and his crew are always looking for new ways to offer family friendly fun that creates memories.
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