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Get Your Taste Buds Ready for the Swans Trail Farms Apple Festival!

By Farmer Nate on
Looking for a fun-filled day for the whole family in the Pacific Northwest? Look no further than the Swans Trail Farms Apple Festival! This annual event is back and better than ever. From Honeycrisp to Cosmic Crisp ...
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The Importance of Bees in Your Local Farm: A Journey to Swans Trail Farms

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When we think of farms, we often imagine rows of green fields and barns filled with animals. However, behind every successful farm, there is a tiny yet mighty worker that is essential to their livelihoods: bees. Swans Tr...
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Don't Drown Your Apples: How to Tell When It's Time to Water Your Apple Trees

By Farmer Nate on
Ah, apple trees. There's nothing quite like walking through Swans Trail Farms’ orchard, picking a juicy apple right off the tree, and taking that first crisp bite. Our U-pick apples are water the correct amount eve...
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Keeping Weeds at Bay: Tips for Growing Perfect U-Pick Strawberries

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Summer is just around the corner, and nothing screams summer more than the sweet taste of freshly picked strawberries. At Swans Trail Farms, u-pick strawberries offer the perfect opportunity to get outside, enjoy the sun...
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Choosing the Best Strawberry Variety for the Pacific Northwest

By Farmer Nate on
Strawberries are one of the most loved fruits. Their juicy goodness can be eaten on its own, blended into smoothies, baked into cakes and pies or simply dunked in chocolate. And as the saying goes, “Life is short, ...
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The Ultimate Guide to Planting Flowers in the Pacific Northwest Region: A Selection of Beautiful Varieties That Thrive in the Early March Sun

By Farmer Nate on
Spring is just around the corner, and what better way to welcome it than to plant some flowers in your garden? Although Swans Trail Farms concentrates on crops such as u-pick strawberries, u-pick apples and a pumpkin pat...
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The Fascinating World of Pigs

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Oink-troduction to the Fascinating World of Pigs! Piglets, bacon, and mud baths… oh my! Who doesn't love some pork on their pork, right? But did you know that pigs are highly intelligent animals and can even pla...
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Tips on Starting Vegetable Starts in a Greenhouse

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Growing Your Own Veggies: Tips on Starting Vegetable Starts in a Greenhouse Are you one of those people who loves gardening, but finds that the Pacific Northwest’s chilly weather limits your vegetable options? Lo...
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Direct From The Farmer - The Secret to Exceptional Beef

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Go Straight to the Farm: The Benefits of Buying Beef Directly from the Farmer The Pacific Northwest is one of America's few places that boasts of exceptional food culture. Beef is one such food item that is well-known ...
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Protecting Your Plants from Freezing Temperatures

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How to Protect Your Plants from Freezing Temperatures As we move deeper into winter, cold weather and freezing temperatures are inevitable. While we can bundle up and keep ourselves warm, our lovely plants outside must...
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