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REGIONAL FARMING
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field in nearby Bedminster Township. |
Farming is a minor activity in Perkasie today. Many farms in the Pennridge School District produce grain, produce, cattle, and dairy products. Grain from the regional farms is still processed in Perkasie. While in the past people relied on plows and horse power, farmers now use machines. |  South
Perkasie family produce stand |
GREENHOUSES
Local businesses related to gardening can be found throughout the Pennridge region. Nace Greenhouses and Clair's Flower Shop grow their own flowers in Perkasie today.
| Nace Greenhouses Inc. is located at 108 Walnut Street near the Walnut Street Bridge. This business began in 1905 by Oliver and S. Linford Nace. In 1912 the first greenhouse was built. Today there are nine greenhouses or 68,000 square feet of space. This business is a wholesale potted plant operation.The business specializes in growing poinsettias, and geraniums. Owners are Robert D. Nace and Robert S. Nace in 2000.
1950 aerial view of greenhouses on Walnut Street.
Geraniums in greenhouse in 2000 |
Clair's Flower Shop located at 308 Callowhill Street has been a local company since 1929. Clair's 10,000 square foot greenhouse is used to grow snap dragons, chrysanthemums (above), calla lilies (below), daffodils, flowers for hanging baskets, as well as other varieties of flowers. Today this business is operated by the Barndts.
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INDIVIDUAL GARDENERS
Presently, individual gardens are the most common form of agriculture in Perkasie. Family gardens may include flowers, vegetables, and fruit. Most Perkasie residents farm as a hobby and to relax.
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| Typical family garden at South 5th & Spruce Streets includes a few vegetables and flowers | This Vine Street row home has a small vegetable and flower garden in a very small space. | |
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| This 5th Street home has flowers and a grape arbor in the back yard | A 7th Street home has an apple tree in the backyard | |
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| This Marshall Street home has enough rows of corn for proper pollination. | Tomatoes and broccoli in a backyard on Sixth Street. |
Perkasie Borough Community Gardens located next to the Miriam Wood Brown community allow residents to rent a garden plot. Tilling of the soil and water are provided as part of the rental.
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| Perkasie Community Gardens. | View toward Miriam Wood Brown community. | |
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| Tomatoes and basil for the perfect Italian meal. | Swiss chard and various lettuces. |
GARDEN CLUB
The Perkasie Garden Club annually provides plantings in the local parks and places large planters of flowers throughout the Perkasie community.
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| Plantings below flagpole at Fifth Street and Park Avenue. | Planter sponsored by Quakertown National Bank on Chestnut Street. |
