Eddie Gordon
Gordon Skagit Farms
We are third-generation Skagit farmers who started growing pumpkins
and squash in 1969. Grandma answers the phone. Sons Todd and Eddie
manage the farm and Market. Grandson Cole helps out
on weekends. A diverse team of committed, creative people
helps us pull the whole thing together.
We love our valley, our community, the people
who come to our Market. Every day
there's something beautiful to appreciate: a spidery pink chrysanthemum
tucked under a sugar maple, swans
in the back field, a hummingbird in the snow,
the setting sun flaming over the drainage ditch.
Every day brings a new opportunity to express ourselves
through our work. Who could ask for more?
Show Notes
When business became more consumer bases that opened up opportunities for more varieties.
Martha Stewart publications in the 90’s really Brought heirloom varieties to light and that opened the door for more than the traditntal orange pumpkin
If you are thinking about growing pumpkins, remember they need a lot of space and not something productive for small gardens
It may take a while for the consumer to catch on to a new variety but be patient.
