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 22, 2023 | Gardening, Summer, Uncategorized
Image courtesy from Instagram @Cerlyanna As our Summer Days season approaches and the flowers begin to bloom, we have been thinking about tips to help guests to take the perfect Instagram photos. The pictures of people surrounded by flowers are often the ones saved to...
by portfarms | Apr 20, 2023 | Farming, Gardening, Seasonal, Uncategorized
Each year the farm continually evolves to include more activities, attractions and events. The farm wouldn’t be what it is without our wonderful team. We are always looking to expand the team and want fun, dedicated employees that are friendly, outgoing and who...
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...