Althaus Farms dba Country to the Core Farm & Craft Market

Althaus Farms dba Country to the Core Farm & Craft Market Farm market selling plants,seasonal produce and hand-crafted items. This family farm operation grows a huge variety of vegetables, herbs, and flowers.

Ron and Cindy Althaus are the owners of Althaus Farms, LLC dba Country to the Core Farm & Craft Market in Perrysburg Township. They also operate a seasonal farm market & gift shop.

What’s happening on the farm: Finally!! The ground is warm, nighttime temps are leveling off, and there is a gentle br...
05/26/2026

What’s happening on the farm: Finally!! The ground is warm, nighttime temps are leveling off, and there is a gentle breeze blowing in northwest Ohio. Folks, it’s not too late to get planting! We never plant until after Memorial Day. Our unpredictable springs stress tender plants causing stunting and poor harvests. And we have found that late planting still results in a great harvest by early summer (or sooner). So……..we still have lots of beautiful plants available this weekend. All plants (veggies, herbs, flowers) will be $1.00 per plant until we sell out! Need to fill in the plants you lost in the cold? Want to start an herb garden? Ready to plant some beautiful marigolds? Starting a community garden? Then stop out at the farm Thursday-Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 12-5. Cash or check only please! This might be our last weekend so don’t hesitate if you need some last minute plants. See you at the farm!!

What’s happening on the farm: Grab your bestie and come out to the farm for a great selection of herbs and veggies (mar...
05/16/2026

What’s happening on the farm: Grab your bestie and come out to the farm for a great selection of herbs and veggies (marigolds too)! We still have a lovely inventory of plants waiting to be adopted by you! Hours Thursday-Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 12-5. Cash or check only please! See you at the farm!! P.s. for everyone inquiring this painting was sold. Sorry!!

What’s happening on the farm: Some sweet ladies visiting the farm last weekend asked if I could repost my recipe for pi...
05/05/2026

What’s happening on the farm: Some sweet ladies visiting the farm last weekend asked if I could repost my recipe for pineapple sage jelly. Of course!! Pineapple sage is a beautiful herb that blooms in the fall. Look at those gorgeous red blooms in a picture I took last October! Everyone asks how big it gets. The answer is huge! Here it is next to my sunroom and it’s approximately 5’ x 5’. When other plants are fading, this beauty is stealing the show for fall color!! All parts of the plant are edible including the flowers and it makes a wonderful jelly. The recipe is simple. Pick 1 1/2 cups of leaves and blooms. Add to 3 1/4 cups of apple cider. I use our homemade non-pasteurized cider. Put in heavy sauce pan. Bring to a boil. Take off burner and let steep for 20 minutes. Strain and add more cider if necessary to get your 3 1/4 cups of liquid. Add 4 teaspoons of butter or margarine and 1 box of surejell. Bring to a full roiling boil and add 4 cups of sugar all at once. Bring back to a full boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Skim foam and ladle into hot jars. Process in hot water bath for 5 minutes. This jelly sets up great, and is a beautiful pink-orange color. The apple flavor is front and center with a subtle floral coming through. Delicious!!!! Not only for toast, this jelly is great for ham, glazed carrots or on squash, on hot apple pie or cornbread, or mixed with whipped cream cheese for dipping vanilla wafers or ginger snaps! We have this beautiful herb for sale at the farm. Be sure to snag some for your garden! See you at the farm!!!

What’s happening on the farm: It’s been an exceptionally long winter in Ohio! But it’s finally opening weekend and we...
04/28/2026

What’s happening on the farm: It’s been an exceptionally long winter in Ohio! But it’s finally opening weekend and we are excited to see all our gardening friends. I can’t wait to start planting my own garden. I’ve been dreaming of fresh tomatoes, crisp cukes, sweet melons and beautiful flowers! We will be open Thursday-Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 12-5. As a reminder we take cash or check only (no credit cards). We sell out fast so come early to get all your favorites. See you at the farm this weekend!!

What’s happening on the farm: Our herbs are looking great and we can’t wait for opening day April 30th!! What are your...
04/22/2026

What’s happening on the farm: Our herbs are looking great and we can’t wait for opening day April 30th!! What are your favorite herbs?? We have a really nice selection this year including beautiful lovage. Consider adding to your shopping list. Lovage is a perennial related to carrots, parsley, celery and parsnips. It’s not invasive but it will get delightfully large (up to 8 feet). Very few insects attack this plant and it’s resistant to rabbits. All parts of the plant are edible. The leaves are used as herbs, the roots are used as vegetables and the seeds a spice. Dried leaves can be used to season soups and sauces. Also, add to water when boiling potatoes. Use fresh leaves on salads or to infuse lemonade. Thankfully the leaves freeze well raw or cooked. Blanch leaves for a few seconds, refresh in cold water, pat dry and place in ziplock bags. Besides the leaves, tender stalks can be sliced and eaten. Large stalks are hollow and can be used as straws (fun for cocktails). Consider adding this beautiful herb to your garden this year! See you at the farm April 30th!!

What’s happening on the farm: Wishing you a blessed Easter! Please enjoy some of my favorite sunrise photos from the f...
04/05/2026

What’s happening on the farm: Wishing you a blessed Easter! Please enjoy some of my favorite sunrise photos from the farm!

What’s happening on the farm: Benary’s giant mixed zinnias are by far my favorite flower. Bold and beautiful their pri...
03/26/2026

What’s happening on the farm: Benary’s giant mixed zinnias are by far my favorite flower. Bold and beautiful their primary colors make my heart sing!! Zinnias are a great addition to your butterfly garden. Butterflies are effective pollinators and essential for a productive garden, orchard, etc. Zinnias have a big open center that creates a flat landing pad and easy access to pollen. In the pictures note this Tiger butterfly is feasting on some tasty zinnia pollen (I took these pictures last summer). Other great flowers to attract bees and butterflies would be coneflowers, daisies, and cosmos. This gal visited the marigolds but quickly switched back to the zinnias. I stood there awhile to see if she preferred a specific color. Nope!! She enjoyed them all. Unfortunately, butterflies are a food source for birds and other small animals. I noticed this Tiger had some battle scars. Also it’s important to provide shallow dishes of water especially during hot, dry weather. Tiger butterflies only live 6-14 days so I always feel lucky when they visit the farm. I always take a lot of pictures to use for future art projects. Add Benary’s giant zinnias to your shopping list this spring. They will not disappoint! See you at the farm!!!

What’s happening on the farm: Even though we’ve had storms and high winds I’ve been busy in the greenhouses planting ov...
03/15/2026

What’s happening on the farm: Even though we’ve had storms and high winds I’ve been busy in the greenhouses planting over 9,000 marigold seeds! Yes….I start our plants from seed with sunshine, water and love. No chemicals allowed!! I can’t wait to see them all in full bloom in the greenhouse. Pictured in my garden (last summer) are the beautiful Cocos. They are big, bold and beautiful. I love to pair them with giant zinnias. Marigolds are highly regarded for their vibrant flowers and minimum maintenance. They will warm your garden with the colors of the sun and grow well in almost any soil (they thrive in my hard clay). Their common name in English is derived from Mary’s gold in honor of the Virgin Mary. A great nectar source for butterflies and bees they bloom reliably all summer with few insect or disease problems. Marigolds symbolize passion, creativity and joy in many cultures. Easy to grow they are a great choice for kids and beginning gardeners. Use as a companion plant for almost all vegetables to attract pollinators and repel pesky bugs. This year I’m adding a small cutting garden within
my kitchen garden which is near my back door. Cocos and giant zinnias will provide beautiful bouquets all summer. Who can resist flowers in a mason jar?? Some of my favorite marigolds are Fireball, Creme Brûlée and Alumia Vanilla Cream. But the Coco’s are definitely at the top of the list! Which one is your favorite? See you at the farm April 30th!!

What’s happening on the farm: What’s your favorite tomato??? Get your shopping list ready as we offer cherry, grape, ...
02/24/2026

What’s happening on the farm: What’s your favorite tomato??? Get your shopping list ready as we offer cherry, grape, Roma, heirloom and hybrids. Is anyone else wishing for a fresh sliced tomato from their garden right now?? Cherry tomatoes are great for snacking and salads. Kids love picking their own bite-size snack. I love to grill them on skewers. Grape varieties are great for all summer salads and relish trays. Amish Paste, Roma and San Marzano are excellent for paste and sauces. If you want a good slicer for sandwiches Big Boy, Better Boy and Beefmaster are great choices. Carolina Gold is a sweet, low acid customer favorite and Early Girl is a mid-size, high-yield variety which is my pick for freezing. Heirloom varieties such as Mortgage Lifter and Hillbilly Potato are meaty, sweet varieties great for slicers. We have 2 determinate varieties (Celebrity and Rutgers) which are great for juice. I am working on our plant list and will post soon. Get your shopping list ready for your visit. We can’t wait to see our gardening friends! See you at the farm April 30th!!

What’s happening on the farm: Yeaterday it was 80 degrees in the big greenhouse (without the furnace). I sat for a long...
02/15/2026

What’s happening on the farm: Yeaterday it was 80 degrees in the big greenhouse (without the furnace). I sat for a long time with my eyes closed soaking up the sunshine and heat. It was glorious after such a frigid winter! It’s my own personal tropical vacation!! Soon, it will be full of beautiful plants. Heirloom tomatoes are best sellers on the farm. Some of my favorites are Mortgage Lifter and Hillbilly Potato Leaf. We also sell Cherokee Purple, Brandywine and Amish Paste. Heirlooms have flavors, colors and textures quite different than regular store-bought tomatoes. They are varieties our grandparents and great grandparents grew many years ago. Growing several varieties is a good way to find new favorites for your garden. Keep in mind that heirlooms can sometimes produce less than hybrids so plant extra and several varieties so you have a continuous harvest throughout the season. Put several inches of mulch around your plants and keep leaves and branches off the ground as heirlooms are susceptible to fungus. Be sure to use strong stakes or trellises that can hold lots of weight as some varieties grow well over 6 ft. With heirlooms, picking fruit should be done before they are fully ripe. Harvest as soon as they start to turn color and they will quickly finish the ripening process on your kitchen counter. Picking them early will prevent them from being eaten by critters or neighbors!! Get your shopping list ready for our spring opening. See you at the farm!!

Address

23120 Lime City Road
Perrysburg, OH
43551

Opening Hours

Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+14193046217

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