Year Round Gardening Tips with Pumpkin Ridge Gardens
- Jul 23, 2014
- 1 min read
Join us this Saturday, July 26th, for a chat with Pumpkin Ridge Gardens about year round gardening. They'll be giving an informal talk at their booth, and will be giving out leek starts (while supplies last). Be sure to stop by and check it out! We've also included a delicious recipe for a Leek Gratin: LEEK GRATIN from Polly Gottesman of Pumpkin Ridge Gardens
6 leeks
5 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
1 ½ c. milk
6 oz. soft goat cheese
4 oz. pancetta (optional)
1 ½ c. grated gruyere
salt and pepper
nutmeg
Slice leeks into thin rounds about ¼” thick. Slice pancetta into strips. Saute pancetta and leeks in about 2 Tbsp. butter until soft. Meanwhile, make a white sauce: melt 3 Tbsp. butter and stir in flour. Cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Slowly add milk while stirring constantly. When white sauce has desired consistency, stir in goat cheese. Season with salt and pepper and a pinch of nutmeg. Transfer leek and pancetta to a gratin dish. Pour white sauce over leeks. Sprinkle grated cheese over the top. Bake in a 350 degree oven until bubbling and brown, about 25-30 minutes. Polly Gottesman co-owns Pumpkin Ridge Gardens, a year-round CSA, located in North Plains, Oregon. She and partner Lyn Jacobs, who co-owns La Finquita del Buho CSA, sell vegetable starts, flowers and dried creations at the Beaverton Farmers’ Market and can be consulted there on Saturdays 8 am to 1:30 pm from May 3rd until November 22nd.
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This was a really helpful and down-to-earth guide, it shows that year-round gardening isn’t about doing everything at once, but understanding seasons and working with them. I like how it emphasizes consistency and planning ahead, which makes the whole process feel more manageable. It’s a great reminder that with the right approach, you can keep your garden productive no matter the time of year. EA Guaranteed Rent
Great tips here! It’s refreshing to see practical, year‑round gardening advice that encourages both beginners and seasoned growers to make the most of every season. The way Pumpkin Ridge Gardens breaks down planning, soil care, and crop rotation makes gardening feel achievable, even through the colder months. For anyone looking to dive deeper into seasonal growing and community resources, be sure to check out their website for more helpful guidance.
Really lovely tipsyear-round gardening really shows how a little planning each season can keep your space productive and beautiful all the time. From protecting plants in colder months to choosing the right crops for each season, it’s all about consistency and smart care . It also highlights how maintaining outdoor spaces properly can make a big difference in overall home appeal and functionality, much like how organized property upkeep works in general if you’re interested in improving that side of things, you can read more.
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