The Farmers' Notes

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Ready, Set, Rhubarb! Planting and Growing Rhubarb in the Pacific Northwest

By Farmer Dean on
“Rhubarb is one of the oldest and easiest crops to cultivate and tastes delicious with our freshly picked strawberries!”   ~ Farmer Dean  
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Swans Trail Farms Is Your Washington Company Picnic Destination

By Nate Krause on
There is a time to work and a time to play. The best companies understand their employees work hard for them all year and deserve the occasional break. Swans Trail is the perfect place to host your Washington company pic...
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The Perfect Place For Your Washington Wedding

By Nate Krause on
Your Washington wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event and something you’ll remember for the rest of your days. You deserve a venue as special and unforgettable as your love. Swans Trail is proud to offer our unique...
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Preparing Your Apple Trees For Winter

By Nate Krause on
Whether your apple trees are just beginning their lives in small pots or a greenhouse, or you have a fully functioning orchard, the recommended tactics for preparing your apple trees for winter are the same. This process...
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Honeycrisp Apple Festival

By Brian on
Fall is around the corner and September 18th is arriving quickly! Here at Swans Trail Farm, we cannot wait to open our doors for the amazing Honeycrisp Apple Festival. Come celebrate the magic of the season with u...
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Why Do We Carve Pumpkins For Halloween?

By Brian on
Halloween is a time when ghosts and goblins rule the night, but at Swan’s Trail Farms it’s also a time for family fun and enjoyment. Every year, thousands of people visit and choose their favorite pumpkin f...
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Water, Water, Water

By Nate Krause on
In a recent Facebook post I mentioned how lucky we were to have access to an abundance of farm water, never having to worry about running out. For the past few weeks we have done nothing but pump thousands of...
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4 Types of Apples Best for Picking

By Brian on
Everyone has seen apples in grocery stores, such as Honeycrisp, Cosmic Crisp, Ambrosia and Jonagold. You may be wondering, where do these apples come from, and which ones are best for picking? In this article, we will ...
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Fun Things To Do With Pumpkins Besides Carving

By Brian on
When you come to Swans Trail Farms and visit our pumpkin patch for the perfect gourd for your home, you’re likely going to carve it. It’s what most families do and it’s a great bonding activity, but you...
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Every Washington Farm Should Have These Fall Activities

By Brian on
When people think of farms, they imagine large tractors plowing fields and harvesting massive crops to sell at grocery stores. Swans Trail Farms is more about family fun and adventure than getting crops to the grocery ...
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