Oh my gourd: October’s heirloom harvest is off the vine!
Heirloom pumpkins are stacked for sale at Gordon Skagit Farms in Mount Vernon, where the seasonal displays of colorful pumpkin and squash set against century-old barns and gardens draw visitors from across the region. Photo by Nancy K. Crowell/La Conner Community News
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Gordon Skagit Farms was established in 1936 by Amelia and Ed Gordon. Today, it grows more than 60 acres of pumpkins and is recognized as one of the nation’s leading growers.
Seasonal displays of colorful pumpkin and squash set against tractors, century-old barns and gardens draw visitors from across the region. Photo by Nancy K. Crowell/La Conner Community NewsWarts and all! Find gourds with unusual textures, colors and shapes at Gordon Skagit Farms. Photo by Nancy K. Crowell/La Conner Community NewsJeff Pickens creates original wreaths in the wreath barn. Photo by Nancy K. Crowell/La Conner Community NewsMake some pumpkin bisque! Photo by Nancy K. Crowell/La Conner Community NewsPumpkins and gourds are displayed as art throughout the farm. Photo by Nancy K. Crowell/La Conner Community NewsArt, dried flowers, pumpkins, old barns, a surprise around every corner. Photo by Nancy K. Crowell/La Conner Community NewsEddie Gordon is the artist behind the original paintings scattered about. He also lends a hand at making wreaths. Photo by Nancy K. Crowell/La Conner Community News
Visit Gordon Skagit Farms 15598 McLean Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Dept. 26-Oct. 31: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. seven days a week www.gordonskagitfarms.com
Nancy K. Crowell is a photographer, photo editor, and general assignment reporter for La Conner Community News.
