by portfarms | Aug 30, 2024 | Farming, Gardening, Seasonal, Summer, Uncategorized
Cut flowers bring a burst of color and life to any room, but it’s hard to keep those beautiful flowers alive if they are not properly cared for. If you want to extend the life of your bouquet, a few key steps can make all the difference. Here at Port Farms, we...
by portfarms | Jun 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
Did you know that 90% of wild plants and 75% of global crops rely on a bees pollination? Bees are nature’s architects; their hives are created with precision and determination. Unfortunately, bees and other pollinators are under threat from pesticides and the...
by portfarms | Jun 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
Image: Erie Reader Once the home to French, British, and American Forts, Waterford Pennsylvania had many well known historical visitors. Waterford was founded in 1733 by Amos Janney (a Quaker from Bucks County, PA) and is located about 15 miles south of Erie. George...
by portfarms | Mar 18, 2024 | Events, Uncategorized
Grab your family, friends, coworkers and plan your trip to Erie, PA for a once in a lifetime event: A Total Solar Eclipse! This rare event won’t occur in the United States again until 2044. Totality will not occur in the Erie, PA again until 2144! WHAT IS...
by portfarms | Aug 2, 2023 | Events, Summer, Uncategorized
Image courtesy from Instagram @off_topic_mom It shouldn’t come as a shock that Port Farms has changed significantly since its opening 126 years ago. The Fall Harvest season at Port Farms has continued to grow and is the largest festival that the farm holds. A few...
