by portfarms | Mar 10, 2023 | Farming, Gardening, Seasonal
Port Farms wasn’t always the tourist destination that it is today. The farm began 126 years ago in 1897 when Eston and Eva Port purchased the land to raise dairy cows and grow potatoes. The farm has continued to grow and evolve through the years. In the late 80’s and...
by portfarms | Jul 22, 2021 | Farming, Gardening
Sure, you know the round, orange gourds are great for making jack-o’-lanterns, but you may be thinking, what are some other things to do with pumpkins? As it turns out, there’s a lot! But before we get to that, let’s talk when. Because pumpkins take 85 to 120 days to...
by portfarms | May 4, 2021 | Farming, Gardening
Between automation, big box stores, online grocers, massive agricultural companies, restaurant closers, severe weather caused by climate change, and plummeting commodity prices, operating a small farm—and navigating it through modern challenges and changes—is big...
by portfarms | Mar 31, 2021 | Farming, Gardening
Don’t let the size of your yard determine whether to start a garden. It doesn’t matter if you have acres upon acres of land or a postage stamp-sized yard; where there is dirt, there is a way. From planting a small herb garden to cultivating a healthy crop of fruits...
