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...

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, ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

If you have an apple tree in your backyard, you know that they can be the perfect addition to your home. But with winter coming, it can be tough to know how to care for your tree to ensure it will be healthy come spring....

Winter has arrived on the west coast, and it's time to embrace the cold weather and all the benefits that come with it. Sure, we may be tempted to bundle up inside and hibernate until the spring, but as farmers, we know ...

Dividing Dahlia Tubers - Swans Trail Farms Visits Flower Farmer Girls Last week for Fun Farm Fact Friday I visited my sister Beth at her farm, Flower Farmer Girls, to learn about dividing dahlia tubers. If you...